Google launches Chrome Web Store in India

Google has announced the official launch of Chrome Web Store in India. Announcing the launch on its official blog, the company said, "Nine months ago, we launched the Chrome Web Store in the United States, an open marketplace that gives Chrome users an easy way to discover and try the best apps on the Web." The company is expanding and making the store available in 24 more countries, including India. According to the blog, "To make the store even more useful and relevant, starting today, you'll be able to access a range of new applications from Indian developers and publishers. You can now listen to your favorite Indian music from Saavn. For those of you with a cricket fix, the ESPN Cricinfo app lets you follow the latest developments in your favorite sport and the TurboCricket app allows you to play your favourite game anywhere. Avid news readers can catch up on the latest Bollywood gossip on Midday and news in Hindi with Jagran." The opening of Google Web Store in India also opens doors for Indian developers and content providers to join the Chrome bandwagon and take their apps global.