Right on schedule, the Chromium developers have released version 61 of the Chrome browser for Android as well as Mac, Windows and Linux. On the surface, the updates appear minimal for both the mobile and desktop browsers. For Android, the Chrome release blog has highlighted these … [Read more...] about Chrome 61 Is Here For Android And Desktop
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Chromebooks With Android Apps: The List Gets Longer
The list of Chrome devices with official support for Android Apps has just been updated by the Chromium developers. It seems our prediction of a snowball effect of the Play Store roll out may be coming to fruition as 34 Chromebooks are now listed to support Android in either the Stable or Beta … [Read more...] about Chromebooks With Android Apps: The List Gets Longer
Two More Chromebooks Get Android Apps
Thursday, August 17th, an incremental update started rolling out for most Chromebook users on the Stable channel. This minor update didn't appear to bring any significant changes but this morning we are receiving reports to the contrary. At least two devices, the ASUS C302 Flip and the Dell … [Read more...] about Two More Chromebooks Get Android Apps
Chromebooks Getting New Blurred UI Elements – And They’re Gorgeous!
I'm going to go ahead and admit a couple things right up front, here. First, I didn't really like the way the 'Peeking Launcher' looked when we reported on it. I liked the idea and the implementation, but I felt the whole thing looked a bit...unfinished. I suppose it simply lacked any … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting New Blurred UI Elements – And They’re Gorgeous!
Chromebooks Getting Fresh OOBE Look
We are seeing a lot of changes to our beloved Chrome operating system as of late. From the slow rollout of Android Apps, new form-factors, and extensive Material Design changes, Chromebooks have certainly come a long way in just a few, short years. This week, we are seeing what could be a new … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting Fresh OOBE Look
