A new commit has shown up in the repositories and it is in reference to something that is a bit odd, honestly. Here’s the opening language Add a back button to the shelf. This is in preparation for removing title bars work. This approach of adding a back button expands the current app list button […]
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“What’s Playing” Works On My Chromebook!
One of my favorite Google App features is now working on Chrome OS. “What’s playing” is a quick, simple way to recognize a song via the Google App search or by using OK, Google on Android devices. You may be familiar with similar applications such as Sound Hound or Sound Search for Android. I use […]
Continue ReadingDroplet Is Legit – Windows Apps On Chromebooks Coming Soon
About a week ago, we dropped a story about a little-known entity called Droplet Computing. Up until that article, most people had never heard of this company or the wild things they are planning. I have to admit, while researching for the article, I had my doubts about whether or not Droplet and the initiative […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Eve’ May Equip An Assistant Button
Seeing the Google Assistant make its way to Chromebooks really isn’t too much of a surprise. Google has opened the SDK to any party who wants to embed the Assistant in their devices. So, naturally they would want to bring it to their own operating system. As Robby has postulated, the addition of Wake On […]
Continue ReadingNew Power Saving Options Coming To Chromebooks
Power management options are pretty sparse on Chrome OS but let’s be honest, most Chromebook users needn’t worry with like power saving mode when their device will run 8+ hours on a full charge. On the flip side, if you’re like me, you like options. For users who need to squeeze every drop of life […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS Night Mode Adds Scheduled Timer
Chrome OS development continues to push forward with new features and updated design elements. The recently added Night Mode has made its way to the Beta channel but over in the Developer build we’ve discovered an addition to the upcoming feature. Night Mode: Schedule In addition to the Color Temperature adjustment, it looks like we will […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Developer Channel Brings New Notifications And More
The latest update to the Developer channel of Chrome OS has brought with it some big new features to look forward to in the coming weeks. Android Apps may be the “big thing” everyone is waiting for but, meanwhile, developers have been working hard to give Chrome OS a major facelift. Here’s a little preview […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS Canary Adds Material Design Lock Screen
Chrome OS developers continue to bring new features and design elements to Chromebooks with each update. The ever-growing expansion of Google’s Material Design principles are quickly taking over the UI of Chrome OS and personally, I love it. The latest update to the experimental Canary Channel has brought us a preview of a new lock […]
Continue ReadingU2F Two-factor Authentication Coming To Chromebooks
Whether you’re a power-user or a casual web surfer, most people will agree that security is at or near the top of the list when it comes to computing. U2F or two-factor authentication is one of the ways to add another level of security to your device, applications and password-protected sites you visit. Manufacturers like […]
Continue ReadingChrome Adds Enhanced Keyboard Video Controls
Keyboard controls for video inside the Chrome browser are scant at best. For most video content, whether Flash or HTML5, basic keyboard functions exist but require a lot of tabbing to focus on the particular control element you are wanting to use. A recent update to Chrome Canary is looking to make navigating videos a […]
Continue ReadingInstant Tethering Headed To Chromebooks
Recent reports have shed light on a new feature that may be coming to Chrome OS in the near future. “Instant Tethering” is a method of sharing your phones internet connection with nearby devices seamlessly without having to manually enable a hotspot. The feature rolled out in the latest update of Android Nougat 7.1.1 and […]
Continue ReadingChromebook “Night Mode” Adds Color Temperature Feature
A recent update to the Developer channel of Chrome OS has added a night mode or “Night Light” as it is labeled on Chrome devices. This feature has been a long-awaited addition for many Chromebook users and now it looks like it’s getting some tweaks. Wednesday of last week, an incremental update to Chrome OS […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Unveils Chromebook Emulator For Android Developers
As of late we have been tracking a lot of movement in the area of Chrome OS running as a virtual machine. While I am sure there will be multiple applications for an emulated version of Chrome OS, yesterday’s I/O developer session revealed one particular use that is coming very soon.
Continue ReadingAndroid Nougat Shows Up On Another Chromebook
We have seen sprinklings here and there of Android Nougat on a number of devices in various channels. The catch was you needed to either be in the very unstable Canary channel or you had to enable the Play Store via developer mode. Today we have received word that another Chrome OS device has add […]
Continue ReadingGoogle I/O 2017: Will Chrome OS Get Some Love?
We just a couple of hours away from Google’s annual developer event, i/o. As usual, there has been a lot of speculation about what new products may emerge from the event. Everything from the Pixel 2 to another messaging app has been tossed in the air but honestly, only Google knows. We’re here for Chromebooks. […]
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