A newly updated Google support document has been making the rounds this week, sparking a fresh wave of conversation across the web regarding the long-term future of Chromebooks. The documentation covers two significant details: confirming that several recent Chromebook models will be eligible to … [Read more...] about Google re-confirms ChromeOS will get regular updates through mid-2034
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ChromeOS 152 is rolling out now, bringing automatic PWA link capture and key security tweaks
Following Google's recent push of Chrome 152 across desktop platforms, the primary system update for Chromebooks has officially arrived as well. According to an update on the Chrome Releases blog, Google has begun pushing ChromeOS 152 (specifically version 16765.41.0, running browser version … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 152 is rolling out now, bringing automatic PWA link capture and key security tweaks
ChromeOS 151 lands second quick-fix update to squash lingering Chromebook bugs
Just a week after Google pushed a point update to iron out initial window stutter and touch latency on ChromeOS 151, the development team is back with an additional maintenance update. Google has officially begun rolling out ChromeOS version 16733.57.0 (Browser version 151.0.7922.221) to supported … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 151 lands second quick-fix update to squash lingering Chromebook bugs
WhatsApp Web voice and video calls in the browser is a game changer
If you rely on WhatsApp for daily communication and, like me, you spend most of your workday in a desktop browser on a Chromebook, you know the frustration of the platform’s biggest missing puzzle piece: making phone and video calls from WhatsApp Web. For years, if someone called you on WhatsApp … [Read more...] about WhatsApp Web voice and video calls in the browser is a game changer
ChromeOS 151 quick-fix update resolves Chromebook window stutter and input lag
If you noticed slight UI jitter or occasional input delay after updating your Chromebook to milestone 151 last week, you aren't imagining things. Google has officially pushed an incremental maintenance update to the Stable channel, rolling out ChromeOS version 16733.54.0 (Browser version … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 151 quick-fix update resolves Chromebook window stutter and input lag
ChromeOS 151 rolls out with new features and security updates
Google has officially begun rolling out ChromeOS 151 (version 16733.48.0 / Browser version 151.0.7922.141) to Chromebooks and ChromeOS Flex devices on the Stable channel. While milestone 151 is a modest visual refresh on the surface, the official release notes show off a handful of under-the-hood … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 151 rolls out with new features and security updates
ChromeOS 150 rolls out with Gemini in Class Tools, Local PIN support, and more
ChromeOS 150 is rolling out to most eligible Chromebooks now, and Google has officially published the release notes; and while milestone releases often focus heavily on under-the-hood enterprise maintenance, this version packs some notable productivity and security upgrades for managed environments … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 150 rolls out with Gemini in Class Tools, Local PIN support, and more
CTL introduces modular and upgrade-ready ChromeOS all-in-one desktops for enterprise and schools
Desktop deployments for schools, libraries, and call centers often present a classic IT dilemma. All-in-one (AIO) computers are fantastic for saving desk space and eliminating cable clutter, but if the internal processor becomes obsolete or fails, the entire machine - including a perfectly good … [Read more...] about CTL introduces modular and upgrade-ready ChromeOS all-in-one desktops for enterprise and schools
ChromeOS 149 is rolling out with new features and a massive security patch
The stable channel update for ChromeOS 149 is officially rolling out for most eligible Chromebooks. Like we've seen for quite some time with Googlebook on the horizon, this isn’t a massive, feature packed update; but it does bring some incredibly handy utility upgrades to the desktop alongside what … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 149 is rolling out with new features and a massive security patch
Google and Back Market’s $3 USB Kits prove ChromeOS isn’t going anywhere
I recently covered Google's partnership with Back Market to produce $3 ChromeOS Flex USB kits that sold out instantly and then just came back in stock. On the surface, these simple physical drives just provide a straightforward path to install ChromeOS Flex on aging hardware, particularly for users … [Read more...] about Google and Back Market’s $3 USB Kits prove ChromeOS isn’t going anywhere
ChromeOS releases will soon skip odd numbers to keep up with Chrome updates
For years, the Chrome browser and ChromeOS have moved lockstep in their version numbering. When Chrome 148 arrived, for instance, ChromeOS 148 followed right behind it. But a major structural change is on the horizon. According to the newly published Chrome Enterprise and Education release notes, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS releases will soon skip odd numbers to keep up with Chrome updates
ChromeOS 148 is now rolling out: update now for the security, not the new features
With the massive announcement of the Googlebook and its upcoming Android-based operating system completely dominating the headlines since last week, it is easy to forget that Google still has a massive fleet of Chromebooks to maintain. To that end, ChromeOS 148 is officially rolling out to the … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 148 is now rolling out: update now for the security, not the new features
