Weekly Issue: 2023-18

Before Google officially announced the Pixel Watch last year, I was beginning to lose hope that this long-rumored wearable was ever going to actually become a reality. Eight months later, Google has what many consider the best execution of WearOS in the Pixel Watch. Even more exciting, rumors are swirling that a Pixel Watch 2…

I hate to admit this, but I am addicted to autocorrect on my phone. I intentionally type difficult words using incorrect spelling and let the autocorrect take care of it. Do you want the autocorrect feature on your Chromebook too? Here is how to enable autocorrect on your Chromebook. Enabling Autocorrect on a Chromebook To…

Google Chrome’s Memory Saver mode can improve browser performance by discarding idle tabs. Users can now set a discard time ranging from 1 minute to 12 hours and easily identify discarded tabs, thanks to new features being tested by Google. Google introduced Memory Saver Mode in Chrome to optimize the memory usage of the browser.…

At launch, Google’s new Apprentice Bard Artificial Intelligence chatbot was mysteriously not available to Google Workspace users, even though the company was already planning to integrate generative AI into Workspace apps like Docs with the “Help me Write” feature. However, according to Bard’s new updates log that recently implemented to show users what changes and…

Taking a screenshot on a Chromebook a simple shortcut away or button click away. Here are two ways to capture a screenshot.

If you’re anything like me, you get so burnt out on managing your Gmail that you just let it pile up for years at a time. Not important messages from family and colleagues, but all of the things you’ve signed up for that you just have no energy or interest in deleting or clicking through…

My daily computer is a Surface Laptop Studio, but I find myself using my Chromebook more these days, whether it’s because of efficiency or simplicity.

It’s almost as if we spoke it into existence. On this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast, Robby brought up the point that we have heard zero chatter about a follow-up to Google’s first generation Pixel Watch. Our hope is that Google is quietly reiterating the Pixel Watch in preparation for a Gen 2 release…

 The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 112.0.5615.183 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how here.

This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend the vast majority of the show discussing what we’re expecting to see from Google at I/O 2023.

Those who are into game emulation will hopefully be familiar with the excellent Daijisho frontend app, which beautifully displays their classic titles. But what about those of us who want to display our Android games in a more appealing manner than the Google Play Games app or the default Android launcher does? Recently, I stumbled…

The Chromebook experience has recently been enhanced with the addition of the beautiful Calendar widget on the ChromeOS shelf, which links directly to your Google Account to display upcoming events. However, Google seems to be far from done when it comes to packing more productivity value into your Chromebook’s shelf. According to a report by…

We’ve said it many times around here, but I’ll say it again: AI is moving fast these days. While just a few months ago none of us gave a passing thought to anything like ChatGPT or Bard on a daily basis, we now find ourselves thinking and talking about AI on a very regular basis…

Looking for a powerful, late-model Chromebook that’s feature rich but won’t break the bank? Maybe you’re looking to upgrade your current Chromebook to take advantage of the latest cloud-gaming services available to ChromeOS. Perhaps you just want a cool looking laptop with a crispy display and a game-centric keyboard. Whatever your reason, Lenovo’s IdeaPad Gaming…

Step aside integrated ChromeOS Calendar and make room for tasks. More specifically, make room for this native system tray Tasks app on Chromebooks.

Just in case you missed it, Google went ahead and made the Pixel Fold official yesterday and we’re chomping at the bit to get our hands on one whenever it becomes available.

Looking to start the school year with a new Chromebook? Here are some of the best student Chromebooks you can buy in 2023. Check it out!

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 114 (114.0.5735.16) 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.Harry SoudersGoogle Chrome

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 115 (115.0.5748.0) 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.If you find a new issue, please let…

Back in February, Google rolled out Chrome’s Memory and Energy Saver modes for everyone, and it’s designed to help make the browser up to 30% more efficient. It seems that the company is already adding improvements as a few new features have been spotted by our friend Leopeva64 on Twitter. Chrome Canary now features a…

USI pen support has been a thing for Chromebooks for quite some time now, but that doesn’t really mean that the experience has been what most users want in a stylus for their Chromebook. Artists aside, what most users are really after is the ability to take solid notes and make simple sketches on their…

Google’s ChromeOS is improving the ability to type special characters, with support for symbols and more now available in the emoji picker.

As we previously covered, Google is working on an Apple AirTag competitor that will be used to help you keep track of your belongings like keys or luggage using a UWB Bluetooth signal. Now, discovered within the Material Icons reference page Google provides for developers is an icon for a “Nest Locator Tag”. Kuba Wojciechowski…

As I said yesterday about the press renders that leaked for the Pixel 7a, the leak culture we find ourselves embroiled in these days makes big reveals feel a lot smaller than they once did. Such is the case with the latest tease from the Made By Google Twitter account that finally – FINALLY –…

ChromeOS 113 is scheduled for release today but while we wait, let’s talk about the Chrome browser for desktop. Rolled out earlier this week, the update to Chrome 113 isn’t overly exciting but there are some key feature updates and additions worth noting.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 114 (114.0.5735.14) 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.If you find a new issue, please let…

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15393.44.0, Browser version: 113.0.5672.85 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following waysFile a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.Matt Nelson,Google ChromeOS

It’s been two days shy of a year since Google announced Passkeys, a new login method that eliminates the need for traditional passwords for apps and website logins.

The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 114 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 114.0.5735.16 contains our usual under-the-hood performance and stability tweaks, but there are also some cool new features to explore – please head to the Chromium blog to learn more!A full list of changes…

We’re only a week out from Google I/O 2023, folks, and that means the flood gates have fully opened up. Though leaks have run rampant already surrounding the Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, and the Pixel 7a, we’ve only seen press renders leak out for the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet at this point. As the…

I’m back with an oldie but a goodie. The last time this deal came around, it was sold out within 48 hours and I honestly didn’t expect it to come around for a third lap. The device in question here is the lesser-known but exponentially more desirable Chromebook Duet 3 from Lenovo direct. What’s so…

ChromeOS doesn’t allow you to leave shortcuts to files on your desktop, but you can access files faster by pinning files to your Chromebook’s shelf.

The latest iteration of Google’s Chrome browser is now generally available for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Here’s what’s in the Google Chrome 113 release.

Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 113 (113.0.5672.76/.77) 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.Android releases contain the same security…

The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 113 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 113.0.5672.63 (Linux and Mac), 113.0.5672.63/.64( Windows) contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log. Watch out for upcoming Chrome and Chromium blog posts…