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Google Gears, developed by Google, was a browser extension that aimed to enable more powerful web applications by adding new features to the browser.

One of the key features of Google Gears was the ability to enable web applications to work offline. This meant that users could still interact with certain web applications even without an internet connection.

Google Gears also included a geolocation API, which allowed web applications to access the user's current location. This feature opened up possibilities for location-based services and enhanced user experiences.

Another important aspect of Google Gears was its ability to store data locally on the user's device, reducing the need for constant communication with a server. This helped improve the speed and performance of web applications.

Despite its innovative features, Google Gears was eventually discontinued by Google as web technologies evolved, and the need for such a browser extension decreased. Many of the capabilities offered by Google Gears were later integrated into modern web standards.