Google Gears is a browser plugin that enables offline access and richer user experiences for Web applications. It is available for Mac, Windows, Windows Mobile and Linux. If you have Gears installed and visit a compatible page, you can choose to allow the page to use Gears or block it by clicking 'Never allow this site.' Gears can be installed by visiting the Gears site (restart required). On September 15, 2008, Google released Gears for Mac OSX. Gears API Blog: Gears for Safari (September 15, 2008)
Applications using Google Gears
- Google Docs
- Google Reader
- Picasa
- MySpace
- Zoho Office
- WordPress 2.6
- YouTube Uploader
- Remember the Milk
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Fast Facts
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Installed applications sync data for use when not connected to the Internet
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Desktop module for offline access
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Release date
May 31, 2007
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Original name
Google Gears
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Renamed Gears to reflect the open source nature of the projectOfficial Google Blog: Happy Birthday, Google Gears (May 28, 2008)
