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They are web apps. Basically, web pages. The idea is basically an extension to Chrome's existing Application shortcuts option in Chrome.



This appears to be more of a way to help developers showcase their apps with the option for payment integration.


Yes. But it's not just that. The key is that the user is buying an app that essentially get's "installed' onto his computer like a traditional application.

I'll be interested into seeing what happens if a user wants to install an app while browsing with IE. Will the App store download and install Chrome, and set Chrome up just to run the app?




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