Chrome expands business opportunities with Android Kiosk apps

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Google’s Chrome OS is already a fine operating system for business installations like kiosks and workstations, and Google’s big reveal of Android support for Kiosk Apps, along with number of improvements to device management and administration, are poised to make it even better once Chrome Version 57 hits. Over time, we’ve continued to create new and better ways to use Chrome devices. What started out as a secure, quick and shareable consumer laptop built on the Chrome browser has expanded to digital signage, now used in thousands of Toyota showrooms, small computing sticks called Chromebits, and kiosk devices that securely provide single use apps for both business employees and customers. 

The Kiosk management console is available to administrators of any number of Chrome OS devices, and supports pushing apps to given kiosks from the Play Store via the Chrome Management console. This means that administrators can manage what apps to install or delete, as well as which ones are front and center or which ones are locked away for certain users only, whether they have physical access to the kiosk device in question or not. We’re continuing to invest in Chrome through recently launched hardware, more Chrome device management controls and the introduction of Android Kiosk apps on devices that support them. Many kiosk devices already rely on Android applications, so the addition of Android kiosk apps on Chrome is a natural expansion. It also broadens the possibilities for digital signs and kiosks on Chrome devices, providing the option of either a web or Android app approach. 

i On the device management side, Google has announced that it is now easier than ever to sign up for a Chrome kiosk. From here on, all an administrator will need is their name, email address and phone number to get started. Google is sweetening the deal by throwing in two trial kiosk management licenses, allowing work to begin immediately and without any obligation or commitment. A number of new APIs are also hitting kiosks through theChrome Device Management suite, allowing for a number of new administration actions and device capabilities. Developers can even code the APIs into third party apps , allowing for a number of Chrome OS device management actions to be completed without having to use Google ’s official solution.

Many Chrome devices can take full advantage of these new features including the recently launched AOPEN Chromebox mini and Chromebase mini. Chromebase mini is a full computing device with 10.1-inch touchscreen, which is ideal for customer-facing applications, even those that are Android-based.  When paired with a display, the AOPEN Chromebox mini also creates a compelling digital sign with Chrome and Android kiosk apps.

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