Chromebooks with stylus will soon be able to launch the Assistant using the stylus, this is a known fact. We also know that Chromebook stylus will soon be known as Assistant Pen. Looks like the team is almost ready with this new feature. William Greene of the Chromebook community has posted a recent Assistant sighting […]
Chrome For Android UI Gets A Refresh
Like other platforms, I use Canary version of Chrome on my phone, most of the time. Android version of Canary updates quite frequently and brings in new features and design updates from time to time. The update that I received today has some welcome design changes. The address bar now has rounded corners. It looks […]
You Now Run Chrome Dev, Beta and Stable Side-by-side
I use Chrome stable and Chrome Canary on my laptop. I use Stable channel for work, and Canary for other stuff (read life). Canary channel was created because you cannot run Stable version and Dev or Beta versions side-by-side. Looks like that is changing. Starting today, we will be able to run Chrome Stable / […]
Chromebook File Manager To Get “Recent” Folder
Here is a quick post to share the news of a little but useful feature that is coming to the Chrome OS file manager, aka the Files app. There will soon be a “Recent” section / folder in the Files app showing your recent files from “among Downloads, Google Drive, and Media view.” This feature […]
Chrome For Android Gets “Site Exploration” Categorized Content Suggestions
Google has been experimenting with Chrome’s new tab page from the day one. When they launched Chrome, the new tab page with most visited website also was a new experiment. They continue to experiment with the new tab page, adding new features including the Google Doodle (We will soon see third-party doodles on Chrome). Lately, […]
Four More Chromebooks Get Android Apps
Google has updated four more Chromebooks bestowing up on them the blessing of Play Store access. These devices are ASUS C302 Flip, Dell Chromebook 3189, Lenovo Chromebook N22 and the Lenovo IdeaPad N42 Chromebook. If you have one of these Chromebooks, check for update from chrome://settings/help, download the update if it hasn’t already and restart the Chromebook. […]
Google To Call Chromebook Stylus “Assistant Pen” ?
Deep within Chromium code, Google has started calling Chromebook stylus “Assistant Pen”. Looks like future Chromebooks will come with better stylus and can do much more than just point and draw. Things we already know: Google is now an “AI First” company. Google Assistant is coming to Chrome OS. Future Chromebooks will have an “Assistant” […]
Shiny New Design For The Chrome OS OOBE Update Screen
The Out-of-the-box experience, (OOBE) is the screen that you see when you first set up a Chromebook. You might also see this screen after you powerwash your Chromebook. While setting up your account, Chrome OS checks for any available updates, and downloads them before you login. This screen is getting an update. Google is improving […]
Acer Releases White Consumer Edition of Chromebook Spin 11 For $399.99
Following up on the newly released Chromebook 11 for the education market, Acer has released a consumer edition of the same Chromebook, in white. You can pre-order this now from Amazon for $399.99. This is a convertible design with a HD touchscreen, complete with a stylus. This Chromebook brings the rugged build and Spill Resistant Keyboard that […]
Acer Announces Chromebook 11 With Rugged Design
The Chromebook scene has been mostly quite after the big splash made by Samsung Chromebook Pro and Plus. Acer today breaks radio silence with a rugged Chromebook for the education market, right on time for the back to school season. Acer Chromebook 11 comes with 6th Generation Intel processors and promises great battery life. The Chromebook […]