A few weeks ago, I told you guys that Chrome’s new tab page will soon get custom backgrounds. Today I have something more interesting to add to that. Looks like Chrome’s new tab page will get a feature similar to Chromecast’s wallpapers. Here is the description of the code change: Adds service to get wallpaper […]
Chromecast’s “Backdrop” Wallpapers Coming to Google Chrome’s New Tab Page
“Snooze Notifications” Coming to Chrome OS too
At this stage, we shouldn’t be surprised to see more Android features coming to Chrome OS. We have the full Google Play Store on Chromebooks now, so these features are bound to come to Chrome OS too. Here is the latest. Android’s Snooze Notifications feature will soon be available for Android apps on Chrome OS […]
Google to Use Machine Learning to Reduce Chrome’s Memory Usage
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence or ML and AI are two things that you hear Google talking about all the time. If you’ve been following news from Google I/O 2018, you’d have heard these dozens of times already. I am however yet to hear machine learning in connection with Google Chrome. That was till I […]
Docker Now Works on Pixelbook
Here is an exciting news if you are a developer. The leading virtualization app Docker now works on Pixelbook. For the uninitiated, here is a widely accepted definition of Docker: Docker is a tool that can package an application and its dependencies in a virtual container that can run on any Linux server The news […]
Swipe Vertically to Close Apps & Windows – Coming to Chrome OS Overview Mode
Surprise, yet another Android-like feature coming to Chrome OS. The latest version of Canary channel for Chrome OS added this flag: Enable overview swipe to close. Enables closing of items in overview mode by dragging or flinging vertically. – Chrome OS #enable-overview-swipe-to-close I enabled this flag, but could not make it work. It is possible […]
Chrome New Tab Page to Support Custom Background Image
I have always said that the Chrome New Tab page is where Google does the most number of design experiments. Search New Tab Page on Chrome Story and you will see dozens of reports on this. So, here is the latest design change. The chrome://flags page a new flag: New Tab Page Background Selection Allow […]
Camera App on Chrome OS Can Now Record Videos
The Camera app was never an important part of Chrome OS. Why would you want to take pictures with your laptop’s camera? Well, now that Chrome OS has moved up the ladder to a tablet operating system, I think we need a camera app that can do more. Google has updated the official + built-in […]
“Chrome Cleanup Tool” to Get Enterprise Admin Policy
Google used to provide a simple tool that you can download to scan your computer and remove malware. This later became a built-in feature in Chrome. Today, I noticed a code change request to make an enterprise admin policy around this tool. When ready, this will enable those with Chrome Admin Console to control the […]
Chrome Omnibox Results Getting “Richer” With Images and More
Omnibox and its features were one of the star attractions of Google Chrome from the time the browser was launched. Google is currently working on an improved layout for Omnibox suggestions and results, complete with pictures. I am testing this on Chrome OS Canary build, but chances are that you have this flag available on […]
How to Use Linux Apps on Chromebook
It is a Chrome Story tradition to publish “How To” articles well before a feature is available to everyone. Today we are going to take a look at how to enable Linux apps on Chrome OS. Note: This is currently available in Chrome OS Canary channel, with Dev mode on, and the flag “#enable-experimental-crostini-ui” enabled. […]
