The latest beta of Chrome for Android can tap into the exping world of smart devices powered by ’s dystone beacon technology.
ile Chrome for iOS could already do this, version 49 of ’s browser (only in beta for now) will be notified of available content. Such broadcasting is already in use in a number of different ways.
Chromium Blog The ysical b can now send links other tidbits to you if you’re running the latest build of Chrome for Android.
As the Chromium Blog notes, the en State rriors use the ysical b to ping fans with highlight videos when they enter the arena. There’s also a middle school that uses beacons to circulate class notes, news updates, sports accomplishments.
says there were 1,500 of such beacons in use at CES this year to share information about nearby exhibits. The company is also pushing this technology through a research grant for further work on IoT devices.
You can grab Chrome for Android Beta 49 in the ay Store.
y this matters: The future of the Internet lies in smart, connected devices. others want to build in a deeper layer of connectivity with everything from your television to parking meters, which will all be about to talk to your phone. ’s advantage in this space is that it can make such processes cross-platform since they communicate with Chrome on Android iOS. th this year’s I/O Conference set for the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, expect a lot of talk about the ysical b, virtual reality, other smart devices.
