First, there wad Chrome OS. Then came Android apps. Next was Linux. There were rumors of “AltOS”, but I was not convinced. XDA team has stumbled upon something in the Chromium repositories, and I have started to believe in this future now. The Code The code piece that we are reviewing today clearly states talks about […]
After Android and Linux, is Windows 10 Also Headed to Pixelbooks?
Netflix App for Android Now Supports “Skip Intro” With Chromecast
Binge watchers of the world, rejoice! You can now use “Skip Intro” feature while casting, provided you are an Android user. Netflix has updated their Android app to add this feature, which was not available on Chromecast until now. You can now save those precious few second that Netflix wastes with those intro scenes. Open […]
Chrome Extensions Inline Installation is Going Away
Starting today, Chrome will not allow inline installation of extensions. If you are wondering what “inline” installation is, it is the feature that allows developers to include a link to install Chrome extension from their websites. You will click “install” on a third-party website, but the actual file will be downloaded from the Chrome Web […]
Chrome OS File Manager Getting Restructured
Chrome OS is no longer a single operating system. It is Chrome OS + Android + Linux. Files app, the file manager of Chrome OS needs to adapt to this new reality. Looks like the Chrome OS team is busy getting this ready. According to a code change request and a few bug reports AND […]
Chromecast to Add Support for Tap Gestures (Is This for Gaming?)
A recent code change request on the Chromium repositories talks about adding support for tap gestures in Chromecast. Considering the fact that we have news about a new version of Chromecast with Bluetooth support, is this a move to make Chromecast a gaming platform? I mean, it is no secret that Google is interested in […]
Chrome for MacOS to Show Suggested Text on Touch Bar
Google Chrome will soon use MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar to offer suggested text while typing. This feature is currently available on Canary channel under a flag. If you have one of those new MacBook Pros with Touch Bar, you will be familiar with multiple apps using it to add shortcuts and such. There are apps […]
Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Unboxing #video
I still don’t understand the name, Chromebook Tab, but anyways, here is the first unboxing video of the first Chrome OS tablet! In case you haven’t seen hands-on videos of Chromebook Tab, here they are: Specs, a recap Operating system Chrome OS with Android support through Google Play Display 9.7-inch QXGA backlit LED, 2048×1536 Processor […]
Android Messages “Integration” Coming to Chrome OS
You must’ve heard about Google’s grand plans to create a new text messaging app called “Chat” for Android. If yes, you must’ve also noticed that a web client is also planned as part of the new app. You might have noticed the news about SMS integration with Chrome OS. Now there is the mention of […]
eSIMs and Project Fi Support Coming to Chromebooks
A long time ago, when Google’s partners had just started releasing Chromebooks, a bunch of them had LTE support. You could pop in a SIM card and use the Chromebook anywhere. This helped because you couldn’t do much with a Chromebook those days without internet. Now that WiFi is available almost everywhere, and Chromebooks are […]
Chrome’s New Tab Page Background Picker is Live For Some Users
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Google’s plan to add a built-in background image option to Chrome’s new tab page. Looks like this is live for some users on the Canary version of Chrome. I have had this flag enabled for weeks now, but this feature is not working yet on Chrome OS […]
