The Dev channel is being updated to OS version 16238.6.0 (Browser version 136.0.7103.16) for most ChromeOS devices.

Yesterday’s announcement of the new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra was a big deal in the Chromebook world, but the more I’ve sat with it, the more I think this SoC could be an absolute game-changer for upcoming Chromebooks.

If you’ve been eyeing Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2, now’s the time to pull the trigger. Both Walmart and Best Buy are slashing $50 off the price, bringing them down to just $179.

Google clearly has every intention to continue weaving Gemini into every nook and cranny available, and the latest app connection is coming via Google Photos.

The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 136 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 136.0.7103.

NotebookLM is continuing to evolve, and the latest update promises to significantly streamline the way users gather, organize and understand information. To that end, Google has announced the new Discover Sources feature, allowing users to directly pull relevant web content into their notebooks.

Google’s Discover feed – an absolute go-to stop for many Android users browsing personalized news and content – has undergone yet another big visual change. Gone are the card-like entries, replaced with full-width, zero-margin images in a new layout that is now showing up across a growing number of devices.

Arm-based silicon to help Google hardware muscle in on territory of Microsoft’s own Arm-based PCs MediaTek is bringing out a new chip for Chromebooks that blurs the boundary with Copilot+ PCs, sporting an 8-core CPU cluster and a neural processing unit (NPU) rated at 50 TOPS.…

Arm-based silicon to help Google hardware muscle in on territory of Microsoft’s own Arm-based PCs MediaTek is bringing out a new chip for Chromebooks that blurs the boundary with Copilot+ PCs, sporting an 8-core CPU cluster and a neural processing unit (NPU) rated at 50 TOPS.…

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 137 (137.0.7104.0) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.

As a web developer, inspecting and analyzing a web page’s elements is crucial. It helps you understand a page’s structure, styles, and functionality, essential for debugging and optimizing a site. While doing this on a desktop browser is relatively easy, performing it on an iPhone may seem tricky.

Chromebooks offer a streamlined and secure computing experience, but some users may find them limiting due to the absence of traditional software applications. Fortunately, ChromeOS allows the installation of Android applications, greatly enhancing the device’s capabilities.

Browsing on Google Chrome can be frustrating when ads constantly pop up. If you use Chrome on your iPhone, you should block these interruptions. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce or eliminate ads while browsing. This manual will show you how to block them using Chrome’s settings and external tools.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 136 (136.0.7103.4) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.

Chromebooks are finally stepping up their game

Chromebooks are finally stepping up their game

Just days after its unexpected vanishing act, the radar map within Google’s Weather app has reappeared.

Turn your Chrome browser into a whack-a-mole game! Along the way, you’ll learn how to use the extension messaging APIs to communicate between extensions. We’ll also cover the alarms and management APIs and add a way to penalize slow players by closing their browser tabs!

Over the past ten years, Kubernetes has become the leading platform for deploying cloud-native applications and microservices, backed by an extensive community and boasting a comprehensive feature set for managing distributed systems. Today, we are excited to share that Kubernetes is now unlocking new possibilities for generative AI inference.

Google Chrome on Android, while widely used, has long lacked the robust functionality of its desktop counterpart: particularly in the realm of extension support. However, a significant development is underway, with Google actively working on a “desktop” version of Chrome for Android that introduces this crucial feature.

Google is broadening the accessibility of Gemini Live’s camera and screen sharing features, confirming their availability across “any Android device with Gemini Advanced.” This significantly expands the potential user base for these very interesting new, interactive capabilities; squashing speculation that they might be limited to specific flagship devices.

Expect more news about Gemini features on Chromebooks next month.

Well folks, the MediaTek MT8196 we’ve been tracking for some time now has officially been branded, and it is called the Kompanio Ultra.

If you’ve been checking your Pixel’s At a Glance widget lately and scratching your head at the inaccurate weather forecasts, you’re not alone. Google has acknowledged an issue causing outdated weather data to display on the widget and has confirmed they’re rolling out a fix.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 136 (136.0.7103.5) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few days.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

The “Forbidden” error in Google Chrome means the website is blocking the file from downloading. This can happen if the website restricts access, your browser blocks the download, or the file is on a protected server. Let’s see what to do about it. Also, remember this.

Typically, your iPhone display transitions between vertical and horizontal modes when you turn the device. If the rotation setting is unlocked, the screen will automatically adjust depending on how you hold the phone. Watching full-screen videos on platforms like YouTube or Apple TV+ can also cause the screen to realign.

Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 135 (135.0.7049.38) for Android. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days.  This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

Get a clearer view of your code’s performance. The Performance panel now lets you add irrelevant scripts to the ignore list, helping you focus on what matters. Curious about the latest in Chrome DevTools? Check out What’s new in DevTools: Chrome 133-135 for a rundown of the newest updates!

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 135 (135.0.7049.53) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few hours.This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log.

The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 135 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 135.0.7049.52 (Linux)  135.0.7049.41/42 Windows and Mac contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.

The modern IT landscape is starting to feel like a Rube Goldberg machine that’s been duct-taped to a rocket — complex, fast-moving and liable to explode if you sneeze in the wrong direction. Enterprises want agility, flexibility and scalability, but they’re wrestling with tangled systems, legacy workloads and unpredictable budgets.

I’ll say it: fake movie trailers parading around as legit previews are the freaking worst. Between AI-generated and heavily edited fake movie trailers, it’s getting harder and harder to know what’s real and what’s not when you see a new preview pop up in your YouTube feed.

Just a couple weeks ago, we reported on a new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 that looks all set to arrive at basically any point now. Not only was it listed on the Chromium Dash site, it was also already showing up on cros.

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) can provide an immersive app-like experience on the web, but how can developers ensure links open in the right place? Learn about Chrome’s new Navigation Management process in Chrome 134, which standardizes how links are handled across desktop and mobile, prioritizing launching installed PWAs whenever possible.