Google Play Store can be accessed through the Chromebook as Google finally released an operating system that supports the process. This development paves way for users to run android apps on their Chrome units.
Previously, gaining entry into the applications can only be done by those who managed to use the beta or development versions of the Chrome's operating system. Channel update 53.0.2785.129 will now institute a stable system for users. However, this update includes only the beta version of the Google Play Store. This is so because, according to Android Central, some bugs are still present in the channel. It is likely that the software has connection errors.
Initially, iTech has also reported that the current update is only applicable to a couple of newer Chromebooks, namely, the Asus Flip and the R11 units.
Google is presently working on incorporating all types of apps into the android OS which will be supported by the Chrome. In fact, the tech company is calling on developers to forward their programs to the operating system but the number of software that was successfully ported is limited.
Shortly, after the instituting support for the Acer and the Asus laptops, Google quietly updated the Chromebook Pixel. The news caught fire when a screenshot of the android app support has been posted on a forum by a Reddit user. This means that, officially, the unit can now allow users to download new apps. It is definitely out of the developer phase. Although applications to be ran remain limited, the system has been normalize and is more stable than it was before.
In line with the system update, users need to know that Google Play will be disabled during the process. However, the application can be hooked back on through manual settings on the Chrome. Aside from security and feature enhancements, a kernel account has also been included in the Version 53 update.
