Zoom Updates Its App for Chromebooks with a Progressive Web App (PWA)

Zoom has recently announced that it will be releasing a Progressive Web App (PWA) for Chromebooks, which will bring a much better experience to users. The PWA is designed to provide a more seamless and intuitive way of using the popular video conferencing platform on Chromebook devices.

One of the key features of the new Zoom PWA is its ability to run as a standalone application, separate from the browser tab. This means that users will no longer have to navigate through multiple tabs to access their Zoom meetings or classes. The PWA will also support notification badges and automatically open when clicking on a web link associated with an app.

The new PWA will also provide many of the same features as the desktop version of Zoom, including live translation with assigned interpreters and customizable gallery views (on supported machines). Additionally, users will be able to enjoy additional features that are not available in the browser-based version of Zoom.

According to a blog post on Zoom's site, the new PWA is designed to provide a more native experience for Chromebook users. This means that it will have its own independent window instance, similar to an Android app, and will be able to run without the need for a browser tab.

The PWA is expected to be available in the Google Play Store on Tuesday, June 29. In the meantime, users can already access the new Zoom PWA by downloading it from the Chrome Web Store.

Overall, the new Zoom PWA promises to provide a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for Chromebook users. With its ability to run as a standalone application and support many of the same features as the desktop version of Zoom, it's an exciting development for those who rely on the platform for their online meetings and classes.

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