Now that we’ve got a handle on the types of apps let’s regroup on a few notable app changes. Marketplace app management navigation: Apps > Marketplace Apps > Manage > Manage access to apps (main setting) Apps > Marketplace Apps > Whitelist (whitelist apps) Apps > Marketplace Apps > Click the Card (push out apps to the domain/OUs)Įxamples of marketplace apps: Peardeck and Doctopus. Note: Add-ons moved into marketplace apps last year and are now considered a marketplace app. One major difference with marketplace apps is that they will appear in any browser a user signs into, whereas Android apps and Chrome apps and extensions will only appear in the Chrome Browser or Chrome OS. The majority of marketplace apps will show up in the apps launcher (waffle iron icon). Marketplace Apps can be pushed out from the Admin console or installed by users (depending on marketplace configuration). Similar to the Chrome web store, it’s an online store for Google and third party app software. Marketplace apps Marketplace apps are currently managed in a different area of the Admin console than the other apps mentioned above. Examples of Android apps: Jamboard and Squid. These options are not presented within the new apps & extensions page. Note: to configure options regarding permission changes and notifications, go to /work.
Android apps can be more robust and a better, more rich experience compared to Chrome apps and extensions.
Android apps will become increasingly common and is a main option going forward as Chrome apps are phased out (more on this later).
When it comes to Android apps, think this: Apps on your Android phone or tablet now work on Chromebooks. It’s important to note that not all Chromebooks support Android apps out of the box, but since 2018 all new devices do. One reason for this is developers have not optimized their app to act and look polished on Chrome OS (it’s getting better every day though. For those of you who have explored Android apps on Chromebooks, you may have noticed some will have the shape and interface of a phone and may not have the best user experience. Android apps For those Android phone users, Android apps on Chromebooks will be a familiar experience and interface.
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