The document discusses the history and capabilities of Chrome Apps. It describes how Chrome Apps were introduced in 2011 and the various API's they can utilize like filesystem, sockets, and system info. It provides examples of Chrome Apps that have been developed including a MySQL client, Dropbox file manager, and SFTP file system provider. The document emphasizes that Chrome Apps can be used to create a wide variety of applications and that developers have many opportunities to build useful apps for users.