The release of Chrome OS version 61 may have been grossly delayed (no doubt due in part to the Pixelbook launch) but that has slowed neither the development nor the launch of the next update to Chrome for desktop.
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There are multiple different channels that apps find themselves making their way onto your Chrome OS device. At one time it was via the Chrome Web Store. In that store, you can find dedicated Chrome OS apps alongside Extensions that expand the usability of Chrome. Now that Android has come on the scene, this section of the site will expand incredibly.
For Chromebooks, Android Apps Need To Keep Running In The Background
While we’ve come a long way when it comes to the ability for Chromebooks to run Android apps, there are still some standard UI experiences customers expect. Especially when we talk about new consumers who’ve never used a Chromebook.
Continue ReadingPlay Store Leaving Beta As Pixelbook Looms
A couple weeks before the official launch date of the Google Pixelbook, it looks like the Google Play Store and Android Apps on Chromebooks are finally leaving Beta.
Continue ReadingSnapchat Coming To The Desktop Via Pixelbook: Why It Matters
Google’s hardware event on October 4th, one of the things mentioned on stage that has been largely forgotten is the fact that Snapchat is building a desktop version of their app for the Pixelbook. That’s kind of a big deal.
Continue ReadingAllo For Web Brings Support To Firefox, Opera and iOS
Google’s messaging platform, Allo, has become a robust, user-friendly application with frequent updates and a smorgasbord of features that appeal to a wide range of users. Unfortunately, Allo’s few shortcomings are still crippling it from becoming a truly mainstream product.
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixelbook With Microsoft Office & Adobe Lightroom: Sign of Things To Come
Apart from being the halo device for Chrome OS for the foreseeable future, the Pixelbook has a few other tricks up its sleeve in the way of having some exclusive (for now) Android apps.
Continue ReadingGoogle Assistant Adds Second Voice Option And It’s A Dude
Google has been very forward about their intentions to extend the reach of their smart-helper, the Google Assistant. As the exponential expansion of the Assistant across various platforms and third-party hardware continues to grow, so do her abilities.
Continue ReadingWill The PixelBook Be Google’s Key To Cloud Domination?
The hours are counting down to Google’s Oct. 4th hardware event in San Francisco and while we have had some pretty extensive sneak-peeks at what to expect, there appears to be a lot more going on behind the scenes in Mountain View than we know. Last week, I shared my thoughts on Google’s PixelBook and […]
Continue ReadingAllo For Web Gets Fun New Feature
Much like the app counterpart, Allo for Web is seeing consistent and fun updates. Maybe not the game-changing features you are hoping for, but this stuff is fun!
Continue ReadingGoogle Home: Set Reminders Goes Live; Finally
Google Home is shaping up to be a winner for the #madebygoogle namesake. As actions on Google now begin to trickle down to third-party manufacturers and a rumored Google Home Mini may be on the horizon, the Assistant-enabled speaker still has room for improvement in the features department.
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra VS. Apple TV 4K
Last week, Apple held a little event at the newly constructed Steve Jobs Theater on their campus in Cupertino, California. While the release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X was the reason most tuned in, Apple brought more than just a $1000 smartphone to the table. As expected, Apple unveiled the new Apple Watch […]
Continue ReadingPicture In Picture Coming To Chrome On The Desktop
When PIP showed up on Android, I thought of it as a neat trick, but nothing more. Since Android 8.0, however, I’ve found the feature quite a bit more useful than my initial reactions.
Continue ReadingAllo For Web Gets Much-Needed Feature
Google just released Allo for Web a few weeks ago, but there were a few key things missing in the experience. This added feature fixes some of that.
Continue ReadingBug Report: LastPass Chrome Extension Fixed
After a report only a few days ago, the LastPass extension that was broken and crashing on Linux and Chrome OS looks to be back in working order.
Continue ReadingAnimated Selfie Avatars Coming To Chromebooks Via Motion Stills
Some or even many of you may not be familiar with Motion Stills. For those of you who aren’t, let me share this awesome little app with you. Motions Stills is a video and .gif creating app from Google first released for iOS in 2016 then later announced for Android in July of this year. […]
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