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 … [Read more...] about Chrome Adds Enhanced Keyboard Video Controls
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Instant 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 … [Read more...] about Instant Tethering Headed To Chromebooks
Chromebook “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 … [Read more...] about Chromebook “Night Mode” Adds Color Temperature Feature
Google 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. … [Read more...] about Google Unveils Chromebook Emulator For Android Developers
Android 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 … [Read more...] about Android Nougat Shows Up On Another Chromebook
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2017: Will Chrome OS Get Some Love?
Chromebooks May Be Getting PIN Sign-in Option
Before you think to yourself "this is old news man" and glaze over, hear me out. This is not the same feature that made its appearance back in August of last year. The Quick Unlock (PIN) feature made its way to the Stable channel with the release of Chrome OS 57 in late March of this year. That … [Read more...] about Chromebooks May Be Getting PIN Sign-in Option
Chromebooks May Be Getting Night Mode Soon
The Canary build of Chrome OS v.60 has turned up a new feature that may be of great interest to many users. "Night Mode" is a feature popular with mobile devices and desktop software that applies a filter to your display that reduces eye-straining blue light that is emitted. The feature is … [Read more...] about Chromebooks May Be Getting Night Mode Soon
Chrome Dev For Android Testing A Faster Search Widget
The Chrome developer team is at it again. This time, the developer build of Chrome for Android is experimenting with a new search widget. Search bars on Android aren't new by any means but this one might be a little different than what we're used to. If you are an Android user, whether you … [Read more...] about Chrome Dev For Android Testing A Faster Search Widget
Chrome 59 Brings Native Notifications For Mac Users
Mac users will feel a little more at home using Chrome thanks to an upcoming addition to version 59 of the browser. Mac OS has its own notification system and I won't lie, it's quite attractive. It almost has a Chrome-esque feel to it already. Chrome's native notifications are clean and simple but … [Read more...] about Chrome 59 Brings Native Notifications For Mac Users
Google Assistant Is About To Be Everywhere
Over at the Google Developers blog, a pretty important announcement happened in the past few days. Google Assistant is ready to break out of its Google Home and Android Nougat chains. The SDK is here. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Is About To Be Everywhere
Google Chrome Takes The Next Step In Connection Security
The Chrome browser has almost become synonymous with security. Google is now increasing measures to keep users informed of unsafe browsing. The next phase of "Not secure" notifications will soon make their way to Chrome in an update expected to roll out in October. … [Read more...] about Google Chrome Takes The Next Step In Connection Security
