Chrome OS 75, now referred to as M75, has begun rolling out to users today. With it comes a number of expected updates and one particular feature that looks completely new to us. Here's a quick rundown from the Chrome Release Blog. Feature to let parents grant more time to their kids on Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 75 Rolls Out, New Features and Fixes in Tow
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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
Hover Tab Image Preview Now In Beta For Chrome OS
Cam Summerson hit the nail square on the head when referring to the new "hover tab image" feature in Chrome for desktop. My New Favorite Thing I Didn’t Know I WantedCam Summerson via How-To Geek In case you've missed the news, the Chrome team has been working to enhance the tab preview … [Read more...] about Hover Tab Image Preview Now In Beta For Chrome OS
Bose Brings The Google Assistant To Select Products And Debuts Smaller Home Speaker 300
Following in the footsteps of Sonos, Bose has recently announced an update to select speakers and soundbars that will bring the Google Assistant to life and make your sound system smarter than ever. Owners of the Bose Home Speaker 500, Soundbar 700, and Soundbar 500 should see the addition of … [Read more...] about Bose Brings The Google Assistant To Select Products And Debuts Smaller Home Speaker 300
Chrome OS Brings Android’s Rich Media Notifications To Chromebooks
Google is going all in on making Chrome OS the all-in-one operating system for the masses and as the days pass, developers are adding more and more features to make Chromebooks more user-friendly and familiar. Linux apps are getting better support with every update and Google continues to woo … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Brings Android’s Rich Media Notifications To Chromebooks
Small Change Brings Major Improvement To Chrome OS Notifications
Do you see it? If you're like many, the picture above immediately drew your attention to what could be one of the greatest UI updates in recent Chrome OS history. At some point last summer, Chrome OS launched the unified system tray that brought together the traditional desktop UI and material … [Read more...] about Small Change Brings Major Improvement To Chrome OS Notifications
New Faces At The Chrome Unboxed YouTube Channel
I'll admit, that title is a little misleading. You see, for those of you reading this right now, you likely come by the site with a decent bit of regularity. Others are here all the time and some of you are here for the first time. For any of the not-new folks, the name Gabriel Brangers isn't new … [Read more...] about New Faces At The Chrome Unboxed YouTube Channel
Chrome OS 73 Arrives With Advanced Linux App Features, Native Media Controls And Much More
Upcoming releases of Chrome OS are expected to bring some serious enhancements to the increasingly robust platform but that doesn't mean version 73 of Google's desktop OS is a simple stop-gap in preparation for the next big thing. Released earlier today, Chrome OS 73 has started rolling out for a … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 73 Arrives With Advanced Linux App Features, Native Media Controls And Much More
Google Issues Patch For Chrome Zero-Day Flaw: Calm Down And Update
Vulnerabilities in internet browsers aren't uncommon. As a matter of fact, the majority of minor and major updates include patches, fixes and hardening tools of some sort. It's just the nature of the beast. As updates arrive, there are always those that are looking to exploit new and … [Read more...] about Google Issues Patch For Chrome Zero-Day Flaw: Calm Down And Update
[Sneak Peek Video] Long-Awaited Chrome OS “Virtual Desktops” Getting Closer
One of the few features we have longed for on Chrome OS for as long as I can remember is the ability to have multiple desktops. While it may seem trivial to some, "virtual desktops" are an integral part of a lot of user's workflow and seeing the Chromium team give them some attention is very … [Read more...] about [Sneak Peek Video] Long-Awaited Chrome OS “Virtual Desktops” Getting Closer
Is Your Chromebook On Chrome OS 72? Here’s the official update list.
Chrome OS 72 has officially been pushed to the Stable channel but as many of you have discovered, not every Chromebook has received the update, yet. A second push from the Chromium server rolled out last night and the number of devices on 72 Stable is now somewhere around one hundred twenty-five. … [Read more...] about Is Your Chromebook On Chrome OS 72? Here’s the official update list.
A New Way To Subscribe To Chrome Unboxed
We've been working on this for quite some time and we're really excited to finally be able to offer our readers - new and existing - a much more customized way to get Chrome Unboxed delivered to your inbox. Starting today, you can now choose from a weekly digest, daily digest, and/or per-post … [Read more...] about A New Way To Subscribe To Chrome Unboxed
