We’ve discussed Google’s long-term Chrome strategy for more than a year, suggesting that the Chrome browser would become a framework for Google to boost desktop engagement. This week saw another step towards that goal with a standalone Hangouts app for Windows and Chrome OS with support for Mac OS X in the works. A clue in the Chromium tracker indicates that Google Play Music may be the next such app.

We talk about this in more detail in our weekly Chrome Show podcast, also chatting about some Chromecast developments as well as an easier way to get Android apps running on your own Chrome OS device using a — you guessed it — standalone Chrome app.

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