Offline mode coming to Google's Maps, Youtube and Chrome apps

Yesterday the conference was held
Google's annual report regarding its mobile products. We mentioned one of the
first new features announced withthe storage solution
photo already available.

Among the announcements, we note in particular the arrival of consultation methods
and use does not requireno connection, within
several applications from the search giant:

This first concerns one of Google's flagship applications: Maps.
(free
ici). Because Google mapping can already be stored in
local for places and situations preventing the use of the network (areas
white, foreign), we had seen how to proceed inthese 10 tips
allowing you to master Google Maps. But it is the function of
GPS voice guidancewith its cartography which could soon be
used with data stored directly on the phone, completely
"off-line".

We note that this type of solution is already available on iOS with

Here from Nokia seen here.

An offline mode will also be offered forYouTube
(free
ici) in certain countries (most certainly for rights reasons). He
will allow you to take your favorite videos and enjoy them while traveling without worries
of connections. But be careful, the use will remain limited, since a video
saved will be visiblewithin 2 days of its
archiving.

Finally,Chrome(free
ici) should also include a mode allowing the retention of
searches and Internet pages but also to optimize loading time by
delicate reception areas.

Good news that should appear on Android this year,
inspired in particular by Google's desire to establish itself in developing countries
development that does not benefit from communication infrastructure
generalized. As in general Google offers at least the same functions on
iOS, iPhone and iPad should be able to benefit from it too!

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founder of the site. Computer engineer and Internet specialist where he has held various positions of responsibility, Laurent has been passionate about mobility since the arrival of "PDAs" in the 90s. Journalist for 4 years for the magazine Team Palmtops (Posse Presse) and author of several books on the iPad published by Pearson.