{"id":14132,"date":"2012-07-02T21:01:54","date_gmt":"2012-07-02T13:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=14132"},"modified":"2021-07-06T22:34:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T14:34:13","slug":"google-chrome-for-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/google-chrome-for-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons You Should Switch to Chrome for iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"

(This article was originally published on 2nd July 2012.)<\/p>\n

Chrome<\/a> was just released from its beta chains and made tech news headlines when it was offered in Apple\u2019s App Store a few days ago. The move was met with a huge response as the mobile version of the most popular browser in the world took just one day to be the most downloaded free app in its category. Then, came the avalanche of reports about Chrome being \"a lot\" slower than Safari probably due to Apple\u2019s restriction of third-party apps to its Nitro JavaScript engine (which Safari runs on). And the fact that Safari is still the default browser ensures that you will still have to revert to Safari when using your Apple devices.<\/p>\n

Well, we\u2019ve played with Chrome for a couple of days just to get a feel of what Chrome can do. As it turns out, despite the reports, we prefer the newcomer compared to Safari. Read on to find out our ten reasons why Chrome may be better than Safari and see if you agree with us.<\/p>\n

1. Ability to open unlimited tabs<\/h2>\n

Google Chrome lets you open an unlimited number of tabs on the iPad, compared to only <\/em>nine on Safari. We tried opening up to 20 tabs and it still performed very well without any lagging.<\/p>\n

\"Unlimited<\/figure>\n

2. Swiping between tabs looks really cool<\/h2>\n

Unlike Safari, Google Chrome understand that pain of switching browser tabs (especially on iPhone). Google Chrome allows users to swipe from the edge of iOS devices to switch tabs easily. It\u2019s an intuitive experience.<\/p>\n

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3. Search and surf using omnibox<\/h2>\n

Google Chrome lets you search and surf fast, directly from the same box. Here, search results and website URLs appear as you type the keyword(s).<\/p>\n

\"search<\/figure>\n

4. Ability to sync with other devices<\/h2>\n

Google Chrome allows you to sign in and sync your omnibox (address bar) data, bookmarks, saved paswords and view tabs they have open between computers, Android devices and iOS devices. As long as you sign in Google Chrome with the same ID, you bring all your personalized information with you anywhere you go.<\/p>\n

\"Other<\/figure>\n

5. Private browsing with Incognito<\/h2>\n

If you liked browsing in incognito mode on the desktop version, then you\u2019d be glad to know that this feature is included in the mobile version as well. Surf the Web on your iOS devices without leaving behind cookies, history or any other data while going incognito.<\/p>\n

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6. Voice search<\/h2>\n

Google Chrome has a built-in voice search which is of great convenience to users with disabilities or for individuals who have their hands full (cooking in the kitchen or when asking for directions while driving). Click on the microphone icon at the right side of the omnibar and ask away, rather than tap through the letters.<\/p>\n

\"voice<\/figure>\n

7. Most visited websites on new tab<\/h2>\n

By default, a new tab loads up thumbnail versions of your most visited websites. It\u2019s a \"speed dial\" feature to let you quickly jump to your most-visited websites from the get-go.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Most<\/figure>\n

8. Better keyboard<\/h2>\n

Google Chrome\u2019s keyboard provides quick access to several important keys when the omnibox is in use, to aid in typing the full url out faster.<\/p>\n

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9. Ability to save passwords<\/h2>\n

Google Chrome has an option to remember passwords for the sites you login. If you activate Google Chrome \"Save Passwords\" feature, you\u2019ll get a prompt every time you sign in to a new website. Once Chrome saves your sign-in credentials, it will automatically complete the sign-in fields for you when you arrive at the website login page.<\/p>\n

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10. Ability to clear your browser data right within the app<\/h2>\n

In Google Chrome, you can easily clear your browsing history, cache, cookies, and saved passwords right within the browser via \u2018Settings\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Despite being slower and not as smooth to use on iDevices as compared to Safari, with a foot through the door by its entry to the App Store, Chrome is well on its way to being the<\/strong> browser to beat. Sure the App Store version performed at less-than-optimum conditions \u2014 speed is still fundamental to a browser\u2019s success \u2014 but apart from that users are treated to more intuitive and helpful features that you can\u2019t find on Apple\u2019s native browser.<\/p>\n

Did you like using Chrome on your iPad or iPhone? Have you converted or are you adamant that Safari is the only way to go with the iOS? Share your thoughts.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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