Today is the day, folks! Well, it's the day for some of you, anyway. ChromeOS 130 is rolling out with new updates and features, and while I've been using ChromeOS 130 in the Beta Channel for a little bit to sample the new features, I noticed it was rolling out this morning and hopped back to the … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 130 is rolling out, just not for Chromebook Plus
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Chrome Summit 2024 made me hopeful for a higher-spec Galaxy Chromebook Plus
There's no denying it: the energy and vibe at Chrome Summit 2024 was palpable. We covered a lot about what we saw there this week in another post and video, but I am still finding myself very excited by the momentum currently found in the enterprise sector with ChromeOS, ChromeOS Flex, and … [Read more...] about Chrome Summit 2024 made me hopeful for a higher-spec Galaxy Chromebook Plus
Here’s everything we saw at Google’s Chrome Summit 2024 [VIDEO]
We recently had the opportunity to attend the Chrome Summit 2024, an event that dives deep into the world of ChromeOS in the enterprise sector. While we tend to generally focus on consumer-facing Chromebooks and software, this event provided a fascinating glimpse into how ChromeOS (and ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Here’s everything we saw at Google’s Chrome Summit 2024 [VIDEO]
Google debuts the new ChromeOS Readiness Tool, and it is pretty amazing
As part of the impressive (and at times a bit overwhelming) Chrome Summit 2024, Google took the wraps off a new version of the tool that does exactly what the label implies: tells you if your organization is ready for ChromeOS or not. Though a version of this tool has existed for nearly 4 years at … [Read more...] about Google debuts the new ChromeOS Readiness Tool, and it is pretty amazing
I’d like the new Chromebook Quick Insert key a lot more if it did this one thing
I've been reviewing the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus for the past couple weeks (review coming very, very soon), and one of the big, new features this Chromebook shipped with is the inclusion of the new Quick Insert key up where the Launcher key used to be. It's a big change I've talked about … [Read more...] about I’d like the new Chromebook Quick Insert key a lot more if it did this one thing
The Galaxy Chromebook Plus dictation button is cool, but the feature needs work
Of all the superlatives available on the new Galaxy Chromebook Plus from Samsung, the new dictation key is one of the quieter first-ever features we've seen. I'm not even sure it was mentioned in much of the announcement materials, but we knew it would be here before it was announced, and I'm happy … [Read more...] about The Galaxy Chromebook Plus dictation button is cool, but the feature needs work
Is anyone else still missing the multi-calendar feature on their Chromebook?
Earlier this year, I was absolutely elated at the promise of multi-calendar support for the ChromeOS Quick Settings calendar. As someone who doesn't keep much on my personal calendar (and relies heavily on my wife's organized calendar instead), having all the calendars I reference in Google Calendar … [Read more...] about Is anyone else still missing the multi-calendar feature on their Chromebook?
You can now search with Google Lens in the Chromebook Gallery app
Quite some time ago, we covered a new ability that looked to be on the way for Chromebooks across the board: Google Lens in the Gallery app. Since May, we at least knew this tool would be on the way, but we didn't really know exactly how it would play out. Then, last month, across the board the … [Read more...] about You can now search with Google Lens in the Chromebook Gallery app
Help me read is coming to summarize content for you in ChromeOS 130
Just yesterday we talked about the new Recorder app on the way in ChromeOS 130. That new tool will be a very helpful addition to the Chromebook ecosystem later in October when it arrives along with ChromeOS 130 for all Chromebook users. For those on Chromebook Plus, an extra feature in the … [Read more...] about Help me read is coming to summarize content for you in ChromeOS 130
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will be here soon, and my fingers aren’t ready
It should be well-known by this point, but I'll rehash it anyway. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is here and shipping out to customers this week; and as excited as I am for the review unit to arrive, my fingers are far from ready. Let me explain. The new Galaxy Chromebook Plus comes with a … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will be here soon, and my fingers aren’t ready
The new Recorder app will arrive for all Chromebooks, not just Plus models
At the Chromebook event in New York a couple weeks ago, Google unveiled a few new devices (the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11") alongside a bunch of great, new software on the way. Some of those new features came with the imminent arrival of ChromeOS 129, … [Read more...] about The new Recorder app will arrive for all Chromebooks, not just Plus models
Leaks confirm Parallels on Chromebooks is dead in the water
It's been quite some time since we last talked about Parallels for ChromeOS. As a matter of fact, I was talking about it to a prospective Chromebook buyer just a few days ago and as we were talking, I realized just how long it had been since I'd heard anything new on that front in the Chromebook … [Read more...] about Leaks confirm Parallels on Chromebooks is dead in the water
