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Phew. The Google I/O Conference in San Francisco ended yesterday, and just like most of you we've been reeling from information overload. In case you caved and blinked at any point over the last 48 hours, here are the highlights:
Day 1
The theme: Moving the Web forward, keeping it open
The Chrome Web Store
The Chrome Web Store is basically an attempt to house all the greatest Web apps in one place. Due out later this year (and initially only for Chrome uses), developers will receive 70% revenue for their paid applications while Google takes the remaining 30%.
"Google Chrome users who find web apps in the store will be able to create convenient shortcuts in Chrome for easy access," wrote Erik Kay, lead software engineer for Google Chrome. "Also, developers will have the option to easily sell their apps through the store using a convenient and secure payment system."
Google App Engine for Business
The Google App Engine just got upgraded. The new and improved engine — still in preview — now offers enterprise customers a scalable infrastructure for hosting their own web apps. Perks include centralized management, access to Google APIs, hosted SQL databases, and SSL communications on your domain.
In addition to being able to develop solutions for Google's cloud, a partnership with VMWare means enterprises can link their clouds together, as well as their on-premise apps and cloud-based apps.
The Return of Wave
Yes, Wave is back, and this time there's no invitation necessary. As a part of Google Labs, the new Wave features e-mail notifications and browser add-ons that alert a user about new and changed Waves, is easier to navigate, and can be embedded in webpages.
"We think we're at a place where Wave is mature enough where real work can get done and you can really see the benefits of doing your work in Wave over existing tools," said Google engineer Lars Rasmussen.
Day 2
The Theme: Google TV (whether we like it or not)
Google Storage for Developers
Google Storage for Developers is a RESTful cloud service that's built on top of the Web giant's storage and networking infrastructure.
"Using this RESTful API, developers can easily connect their applications to fast, reliable storage replicated across several US data centers," said Jessie Jiang of the Google Storage for Developers team. Other features include:
- SSL support
- Multiple auhentication methods
- Access controls for sharing with individuals and groups
- Read-after-wirte data consistency support
- Web-based interface for storage management
Android 2.2
Codenamed Froyo, the Android 2.2 sneak peek came with a ton of enterprise-y features:
- Auto-discovery allows accounts to be set up and synchronised with just a username and password
- Exchange calendars are now supported in the Android calendar app
- New APIs enable administrator apps for controlling security
- The Cloud-to-device messaging API makes it possible to communicate with an Android device via a desktop browser
- Voice-dialing over Bluetooth
- Improved speed (thanks to the V8 engine)
- Flash Player 10.1 compatibility
APIs, APIs, and more APIs
Seriously, Google kicked out a virtual ton of new APIs. Here's just a handful:
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