As we have continued living with and working from Googlebooks over the past two weeks, the platform has delivered some genuinely fantastic surprises. Just yesterday, I praised how native Android work profiles finally eliminate account switching chaos, and earlier this week we saw Chrome 155 unlock … [Read more...] about One of the biggest missing features in Googlebook’s Chrome browser is getting fixed
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Chrome 155 for Googlebook unlocks windowed web app installs for any site
One of the best parts of using ChromeOS over the years has been the ability to turn virtually any website into a standalone, windowed web app. However, when Googlebook OS launched last week, early adopters quickly ran into an annoying roadblock: Chrome would only let you install websites that were … [Read more...] about Chrome 155 for Googlebook unlocks windowed web app installs for any site
How Google is silently fixing early Chrome bugs on Googlebook without any updates
Jumping into a brand-new operating system on launch day is always an adventure. While the hardware on these initial Googlebooks is phenomenal, the software (and my ability to properly navigate it) is inevitably going to have some growing pains both. Over my first few days of testing, I’ve definitely … [Read more...] about How Google is silently fixing early Chrome bugs on Googlebook without any updates
Chrome 153 launches today: Google’s accelerated 2-week release cadence begins
Today marks one of the biggest operational turning points in Chromium’s 18-year history. Google has officially begun rolling out Chrome 153 Stable to desktop and mobile devices, and while every major milestone brings a healthy batch of performance tweaks and new web APIs, this release represents … [Read more...] about Chrome 153 launches today: Google’s accelerated 2-week release cadence begins
Manifest V2 is officially dead as the Chrome Web Store permanently purges legacy extensions
After years of debates, timeline extensions, and developer pushback, the final deadline has officially arrived. Today, August 31, 2026, Google is executing the definitive final phase of its extension roadmap by permanently deleting all remaining Manifest V2 (MV2) extensions from the Chrome Web … [Read more...] about Manifest V2 is officially dead as the Chrome Web Store permanently purges legacy extensions
Gemini in Chrome for Android is rolling out to everyone with a wild new ‘Auto Browse’ tool
Google is taking a massive step in transforming your mobile browser from a simple window for viewing web pages into an active AI assistant. According to a recent announcement, Gemini in Chrome is officially rolling out to all Android users in the U.S. While AI page summaries have been testing in … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome for Android is rolling out to everyone with a wild new ‘Auto Browse’ tool
Google is turning Chrome’s address bar into a floating desktop AI tool
For over a decade and a half, Chrome’s powerful and versatile address bar (affectionately known as the Omnibox) has lived in one place: permanently pinned to the top of your active browser window. Whether you’re typing a URL, searching Google or running quick math conversions, you always had to have … [Read more...] about Google is turning Chrome’s address bar into a floating desktop AI tool
How Google blocked 7 billion abusive notifications a day to clean up Chrome
Push notifications on the web started with great intentions: letting web apps send you timely, useful updates without needing a dedicated native application. But over the years, bad actors turned that privilege into a chaotic mess of fake virus warnings, deceptive spam prompts, and relentless … [Read more...] about How Google blocked 7 billion abusive notifications a day to clean up Chrome
Netflix finally unlocks 4K streaming in Chrome on Windows 11
For anyone who pays for Netflix’s top-tier Premium plan and relies on a laptop as a primary screen (we see you air travel warriors), browser playback limits have been an annoying thorn in the side for years. While displays, processors, and internet speeds have continued advancing, watching Netflix … [Read more...] about Netflix finally unlocks 4K streaming in Chrome on Windows 11
How Google is using AI to find, triage, and patch Chrome vulnerabilities faster than ever
Over the years of writing about Chrome, ChromeOS, and the Google ecosystem, we’ve tracked browser security through every major era - from the introduction of silent background updates back in 2008 to modern sandboxing and memory safety initiatives. But the shift happening behind the scenes today is … [Read more...] about How Google is using AI to find, triage, and patch Chrome vulnerabilities faster than ever
Why I can’t wait to put Gemini Spark’s new Chrome integration to work
Having spent over a decade writing about, testing, and incorporating ChromeOS and Google ecosystem tools into my daily workflow, I’m constantly looking for ways to streamline the seemingly-endless administrative friction that comes with managing an online publication. In fact, Gemini Spark has … [Read more...] about Why I can’t wait to put Gemini Spark’s new Chrome integration to work
I just tried Chrome for Android’s New Tab Page background customization, and it’s pretty sweet
For years, one of the best little personal touches on Chrome for desktop has been the ability to ditch the stark white or dark gray background on the New Tab Page and replace it with custom artwork, landscape photos, or personal images. Meanwhile, Chrome on mobile remained decidedly utility-first … [Read more...] about I just tried Chrome for Android’s New Tab Page background customization, and it’s pretty sweet
