Again, here we are with some more stuff that has been unearthed in the latest ChromeOS 128 update. While the release notes had quite a few new features to enjoy, we also found that the new split-screen tricks do even more than expected as well. But late yesterday afternoon, I came across yet … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 128 OOBE allows express setup via your Android phone
New & Upcoming Features
Gemini-powered “Ask Photos” for Google Photos is slowly beginning to roll out to users
I'll never forget showing off in-app searches in Google Photos when it first came out. I'm still a bit blown away by how good my results are when I search for photos of the beach, a certain city, or simply one of my kiddos. It feels like magic most of the time, honestly, and it seems Google is … [Read more...] about Gemini-powered “Ask Photos” for Google Photos is slowly beginning to roll out to users
All the ways the new split-screen mode in ChromeOS 128 is awesome
I'll be honest, I had no idea the ChromeOS 128 update was going to be this fun! In addition to the new features announced officially from Google's own channels, I've already stumbled across a couple new discoveries on my own. One of those - the new split screen feature - just keeps getting better … [Read more...] about All the ways the new split-screen mode in ChromeOS 128 is awesome
Android gets 5 new features for accessibility, convenience and safety
Google has introduced a handful of new features for Android that bring some interesting and useful new functionality to the OS. From enhanced accessibility to streamlined search capabilities and critical safety features, these updates legitimately improve the Android experience for users across the … [Read more...] about Android gets 5 new features for accessibility, convenience and safety
All the new changes listed in the ChromeOS 128 release notes
Yesterday, we saw the wide roll-out of ChromeOS 128, but we didn't have the official release notes handy. Thankfully, late yesterday those were added to both the Chromebook Help Forums and to ChromeOS.dev. So, in a nutshell, here's all the ChromeOS team is announcing with this latest … [Read more...] about All the new changes listed in the ChromeOS 128 release notes
ChromeOS 128 is available right on time and rolling out now
The ChromeOS team isn't wasting any time with ChromeOS 128 and it is rolling out as we speak - right on time. Like we've seen for the past handful of updates, the release notes aren't quite ready just yet, so I've been pecking around a bit this morning to see what - if anything - has changed with … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 128 is available right on time and rolling out now
“Welcome Recap” in ChromeOS 129 is a productivity game-changer
Yesterday, I hopped over to the Developer Channel of ChromeOS 129 and it didn't take long for me to find a pretty big change in the overview mode that Google is prepping. You can read the post about that, but in a nutshell, the new overview mode has a bold, new look and is being prepped to deliver … [Read more...] about “Welcome Recap” in ChromeOS 129 is a productivity game-changer
Gemini gets smarter with file uploads for more context and analysis
Gemini - Google AI's language model - just got even smarter. Thanks to a recent update, you can now directly upload files to Gemini chats to help add context, clarification, and deeper analysis to your work. This means Gemini can understand and process information from a wider range of sources, … [Read more...] about Gemini gets smarter with file uploads for more context and analysis
ChromeOS 129 introduces a massive overview mode overhaul
In a bit of an exploratory mood this morning, I ventured over to the experimental and unstable world of the Developer Channel on my Chromebook. I figure the version on display right now - ChromeOS 129 - is likely the version that we'll see shipping on the devices we expect to land this fall. So, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 129 introduces a massive overview mode overhaul
Google Meet “Take notes for me” is now rolling out
Staying engaged in meetings while trying to take comprehensive notes can be a challenge. At least I know it is for me, and that's precisely why Google is introducing "Take notes for me" - an AI-powered feature in Google Meet that automatically captures notes during your meetings so you can focus on … [Read more...] about Google Meet “Take notes for me” is now rolling out
Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
The latest update from the Android Beta Program has dropped a pretty major hint about the official release date for Android 15. A splash screen on the latest update clearly mentions that users waiting for the stable Android 15 update should ignore this latest Beta update until Android 15 becomes … [Read more...] about Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
Google Keep’s AI list creation rolling out to more users
Google Keep, the popular note-taking app, is finally rolling out the new "Help me create a list" feature for all Android users. Powered by Google's advanced Gemini AI model, this feature was previously limited to Workspace Labs testers but is now widely accessible and actually starting to arrive for … [Read more...] about Google Keep’s AI list creation rolling out to more users