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Google created "Chrome Apps" for the exact purpose of filling the "gap to native", i.e. making web apps offline-capable, with device APIs, etc. Now they're embracing Android apps. What does this tell us about Google's priorities (wrt open web vs Android silo)?

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Considering the first released apps I don't agree the gap thing:

Duolingo - a fun and free way to learn a new language before your next trip Evernote - write, collect and find what matters to you, with a full-size keyboard and touchscreen Sight Words - a delightful way for you to help improve your child's reading skills Vine - create short, beautiful, looping videos in a simple and fun way

Could you elaborate? The gap exists - that's why Chrome Apps (and Firefox OS apps for that matter) are provided with additional API to bridge the gap. Google and Mozilla are working on standardizing these APIs but until then, Chrome Apps/Firefox OS apps should be an active effort. In that context, I don't understand the Android support in Chrome OS.

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