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What services are you talking about? The history Android permission, or something else? Certainly I don't think there's any such API for Chrome.

Definitely shouldn't be. DM me on Twitter (@chrismlacy) if you like and I can take a look at what might be going on.

Yes, it's closed source. I can't see a realistic alternative to this given I'm trying to make a living selling the app. But FWIW, I can promise you I don't transfer your browsing h…

Change the Settings -> Left bubble value.

I already have the code to allow you to specify this via Link Bubble's settings, but I've opted not to enable it so far. I tend to subscribe to Apple's philosophy of trying to avoi…

As I said above, Link Bubble development started before I was aware of Chat Heads.

I see Link Bubble as an additional application rather than a complete replacement for your existing browser. Drive the Prius (Link Bubble) around the city during the week, take the…

I'm talking about the interface that presents the web to the user, not the underlying method of rendering the web.

Many thanks :)

I assume because they use the t.co link to verify items have been clicked for their ad services, but I can't be sure. Either way, as I user I couldn't stand that wasted time, so I …

As I said in my post, I definitely thought long and hard about the implications of applying for such a patent. Your points were definitely at the forefront of my thinking. In the e…

Link Bubble won't throw out those resources, so the page(s) will still be there.

FWIW, Link Bubble development began early last year before I'd heard anything about Chat Heads.

Thanks :)

What stores do you mean?

Yes, further optimizations are necessary. It's V1, and I needed to get it out to see if the app would be well received first. That said, I do envisage Link Bubble will be used more…

What is an example of an app you'd rather load in Chrome rather than Link Bubble?

It requires Jelly Bean or later.

Figuring out the line between free and Pro is always a challenge. I think the value proposition is clear from the free version, but I'm always listening to opinions otherwise.

Link Bubble uses the Android WebView for rendering, yes. But the API is pretty deficient in a few key areas, and I will likely have to switch to a custom modified version of Androi…

This, as well as staring a Chrome waiting anywhere up to 5 seconds or more for t.co links to resolve is what largely inspired me to write Link Bubble.

Thanks a lot. I went through a few iterations on that, and I'm pleased with the final result.

Yup I'll definitely use ABS when I backport it.

Tablet support is definitely coming. I've been inundated with request for a few things I didn't see coming, so as soon as I clear those items out I will get straight on to tablet s…