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Google announced today that it will be bringing the Chrome App to the Mac, following the beta testing period which began this past May. The Chrome apps were introduced back in September for Windows and off course Chromebook users. The app is designed to function like native Mac apps, working offline, updating automatically and syncing on any computer where a user is signed into Chrome. Unlike the Chrome browser the app will be downloaded onto your computer and will sit in the applications folder on your Mac.

The apps have access to local storage for offline support, differentiating them from standard Chrome apps. The apps are also able to easily sync content between different computers. The Chrome apps with for the Mac also work with the Google Chrome App Launcher. The Chrome app launcher is automatically installed when any Chrome app is downloaded. The launcher app aggregates all Chrome apps into one convenient expandable grid on the Mac's dock. Beginning today, Chrome Apps are now available to all Mac users.

Google also has several different fully functional Chrome Apps available for download from its Chrome Web Store. These apps include video editing applications like WeVideo Next and project management app Smartsheets also Until AM app which is a full-fledged DJ setup in a form of a lightweight application. With that said check out the Chrome Apps in the Google Chrome's App store now.

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