In Google's efforts to bring ChromeOS to the masses, we have seen many improvements over time that have made the experience feel more polished and have brought features previously only seen on "fully-fledged" operating systems like Windows and macOS. One of these features, as discovered by Android … [Read more...] about You will soon be able to pin floating windows in ChromeOS
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Google outlines updates to the Chrome Web Store
Back in November 2021, we broke the story here at Chrome Unboxed that the Web Store would soon see some changes. Being a developer of a few Chromebook exclusive extensions myself (CrosKeys and CrosPaper) I was really excited to hear there’s some movement to improve the platform. As Michael shared … [Read more...] about Google outlines updates to the Chrome Web Store
Google is cracking down on spam and gibberish in your Search results this year
On the Google Search Central website, the company reported that something called "SpamBrain", an AI-based spam prevention system that it's been developing since 2018 has helped it identify and reduce hacked spam by 70% and gibberish spam on hosting platforms by 75% this year over 2020. To … [Read more...] about Google is cracking down on spam and gibberish in your Search results this year
HP Dragonfly Chromebook gets a full landing page and promo hype video
The HP Dragonfly Chromebook is one of the first 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake devices we laid hands on back in January as CES 2022 was happening. It's been months since we got to spend our few days with HP's latest, greatest Chromebook, and I still think about it often. Between the size, the specs, … [Read more...] about HP Dragonfly Chromebook gets a full landing page and promo hype video
Diablo Immortal could be the Diablo-style title Chromebook gamers crave, playable this June
I've been tracking with Blizzard's upcoming Diablo Immortal for some time now. First, we saw gameplay for the mobile title at ChinaJoy 2020, and then the company got itself into hot water for sexual harassment and other unethical practices. Most weren't really interested in Diablo Immortal to begin … [Read more...] about Diablo Immortal could be the Diablo-style title Chromebook gamers crave, playable this June
Zoom PWA gets proper blurred and virtual backgrounds, Sharing audio from a Chrome tab
Zoom announced last year that it would be releasing a new Progressive Web App (PWA) specifically designed for ChromeOS in place of their soon-to-be deprecated app on the Chrome Web Store. In that announcement, Zoom promised that this PWA would bring new features like a customizable gallery view, … [Read more...] about Zoom PWA gets proper blurred and virtual backgrounds, Sharing audio from a Chrome tab
“Pixel Watch Fit” could be released alongside the main device to replace your aging Fitbit
I know a lot of people who have held on to their Fitbit for years or until the watch band breaks. Since I worked in Best Buy for so many years, I've seen the value that fitness-focused users can get out of these devices, but eventually, they incur tons of wear and tear. With that in mind, if you … [Read more...] about “Pixel Watch Fit” could be released alongside the main device to replace your aging Fitbit
How to use iMessage on your Chromebook
It goes without saying that Google's Chrome operating system lends itself much more to those of us who use Android smartphones. With the evolution of the in-built Chrome OS Phone Hub, the symbiotic relationship between Chromebook and Android phones has become near-seamless and it just keeps getting … [Read more...] about How to use iMessage on your Chromebook
The Pixel Watch details are leaking all over the place with full hands-on and an AMA
Well, the cat is now literally out of the bag. In the vein of devices that have gone before it, the Pixel Watch now has a full hands-on outing after being found in - you guessed it - a bar. Is anyone really buying this story? I suppose I understand a phone being left behind by accident, but a … [Read more...] about The Pixel Watch details are leaking all over the place with full hands-on and an AMA
Google users in Europe get an updated cookie consent banner
If you are in the EU, you may be familiar with the infamous GDPR (Data Protection Regulation) cookie banners that appear on sites in order to comply with this very tough privacy and security law. Depending on the site, the banners usually involve a notification that cookies are being used on that … [Read more...] about Google users in Europe get an updated cookie consent banner
Using a game controller through Chrome could leave you vulnerable, but it’s being fixed
If you've ever played a game through the web, you'll have a need for something called the "Gamepad API". This Chrome feature allows the physical controller to connect to the browser and send your inputs to the cloud game or server where the content is being run. Unfortunately, this API has become a … [Read more...] about Using a game controller through Chrome could leave you vulnerable, but it’s being fixed
ChromeOS Gallery app gets a vibrant new icon color as well as built-in use case graphics
Google hasn't really shown the Chromebook Gallery app much love over the years as it's meant to be quite utilitarian, and sure, it does its job, but I've been excited to see recent investments into its functionality expand. For example, not long ago, it picked up the responsibility of managing not … [Read more...] about ChromeOS Gallery app gets a vibrant new icon color as well as built-in use case graphics
