Rich media notifications have been a part of Android devices for some time and, not long ago, they appeared for Chrome OS as well. What is a rich media notification? Simple. It is a graphic interface that appears in your notifications panel when media is playing on your device that gives you … [Read more...] about Chrome OS getting global rich media controls in extensions area
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Google’s Password Checkup may soon be baked into Chrome
Earlier this year, Google released the Password Checkup Extension that alerts users if their user names and passwords were potentially compromised in data breaches that affect more than 4 billion online credentials. The checkup extension was designed jointly with Stanford cryptography experts to … [Read more...] about Google’s Password Checkup may soon be baked into Chrome
Lollie for Chrome: The Ebates of Bitcoin
The cashback craze has exploded in recent years with Rakuten(formerly Ebates) leading the charge with other popular apps like Ibotta and Dosh getting in the mix. The premise is simple, companies such as Rakuten have affiliate relationships with retailers. You join Rakuten and shop like you normally … [Read more...] about Lollie for Chrome: The Ebates of Bitcoin
Chromecast support still missing from YouTube Music and it is unacceptable
YouTube Music as a service actually launched all the way back in November of 2015. Sure, it wasn't exactly the same thing it is today, but the bones of the music streaming service from Google have technically been around for nearly 4 years. Four years. Somehow in that vast amount of time, Google … [Read more...] about Chromecast support still missing from YouTube Music and it is unacceptable
Chrome 76 arrives with sneaky Incognito tweak, PWA updates, Dark Mode tools and more
Earlier this week, the Chromium team announced the release of Chrome 76 for the desktop to include Windows, Mac and Linux. As always, the Chrome OS update should follow in roughly a week or so but we have plenty to unpack from the Chrome browser. So, sit back and check out what's new with Chrome 76 … [Read more...] about Chrome 76 arrives with sneaky Incognito tweak, PWA updates, Dark Mode tools and more
Chrome dark mode for web content coming soon to Chrome OS
Google is continuing to make progress on dark mode for the web content and you will soon be able to enjoy this feature on desktop Chrome and Chrome OS alike. Google has been working hard to improve dark mode on the web and have started to roll out some of these massive changes via Chrome for … [Read more...] about Chrome dark mode for web content coming soon to Chrome OS
New Chrome OS 75 Feature Makes Password Management So Much Better
Chrome 75 has been with us for a few weeks now, but just like with earlier versions of Chrome, it sometimes takes a few weeks to see all the new and interesting changes that are part of the update. This particular feature makes so much sense and is so handy, it will honestly make you wonder why it … [Read more...] about New Chrome OS 75 Feature Makes Password Management So Much Better
How To Try Chrome 77’s Massively-Improved Dark Mode Right Now
If you aren't aware, Chrome is rolling out dark mode across all versions and operating systems since everyone is seemingly over-the-moon about the idea of all things in black and gray. For me, it is all a bit hit-or-miss, coming in handy when browsing in low light and being a bit odd when viewing … [Read more...] about How To Try Chrome 77’s Massively-Improved Dark Mode Right Now
“OneChrome” Could Bring Deeper Integration Of Desktop and Mobile
Chrome developers continue to create ways for the browser (and OS) to sync between users devices in an effort to allow the desktop to take advantage of connected mobile devices. Integrated Android Messages, Instant Tethering and now, Send to Device are all features that are or will be baked into … [Read more...] about “OneChrome” Could Bring Deeper Integration Of Desktop and Mobile
Sneak Peek: Chrome OS “Send Tab To Self” Live In Dev Channel
The Chrome OS team continues to bring new features to Chromebooks that allow users to move seamlessly between their desktop and mobile devices. First, it was "Better Together" which evolved into what is now Connected Devices. The feature, now in Stable, gives users a way to sync their phones with … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: Chrome OS “Send Tab To Self” Live In Dev Channel
Google Stadia Details Coming This Week: Pricing, Games, Launch Date
It probably goes without saying that we here at Chrome Unboxed are genuinely pumped about Stadia - Google's cloud streaming game service coming later this year. Up to this point, details have been scant on pricing, available games, and a launch date, but it looks like all that is about to change on … [Read more...] about Google Stadia Details Coming This Week: Pricing, Games, Launch Date
Pull Text Right From Photos With Crazy New Feature Coming To Chrome
Mark this one down as super-experimental but insanely cool, too. Chrome (and by extension, Chrome OS and Chromebooks) is always in development, always moving forward, and always up to new tricks that we never really thought possible with the web platform. With the nature of the open-source … [Read more...] about Pull Text Right From Photos With Crazy New Feature Coming To Chrome