Google targeting cross-platform development with forthcoming Chrome browser update

Google’s attempt to unify its various services for all platforms is rolling forward like a juggernaut. The search giant is seemingly working on a significant update for the Chrome Web Store, which is used for distributing apps and extensions for both Chrome and Chrome OS. The update, if and when it comes through, will bring multi-platform support to the store, which has thousands of applications and add-ons for the browser. With multi-platform support, developers do not need to create different versions of the same application for differing platforms like Windows, Mac or Linux. Instead, they will have to upload one app or add-on extension with everything that’s needed for all platforms. Users will only be shown the versions of the app that are relevant to their platforms. In simpler terms, Google will let developers build an app for all platforms, upload it once to the store, and users can grab the corresponding versions for their device.This new development was spotted by long-time Chrome and Chrome OS evangelist, François Beaufort. Beaufort was recently hired by the Mountain View company to work as an open-source Chromium developer and promoter. The Frenchman has had a history of spotting changes in the code for Chromium and Chrome, which hint at forthcoming updates. This latest one was seen by Beaufort in the Chromium Code Review post.Click here for full story