Weekly Issue: 2023-29
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ChromeOS 115 release adds several new Chromebook features
The ChromeOS 115 release is now rolling out to most supported devices on the Stable Channel. Here’s a rundown of the several new Chromebook features.
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Google Photos is getting another visual design overhaul, features a pill-shaped nav drawer
Google Photos appears to be testing a significant interface overhaul. As reported by @Nail_Sadykov, an editor for the Google News Telegram Channel, there’s a fresh Google Photos UI design making the rounds, and it seems to divert quite significantly from Google’s current design principles.
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ChromeOS 115 is arriving on schedule and full of fun, new updates
Right on schedule, ChromeOS 115 is arriving on a Chromebook near you and unlike the last few 4-week updates, this one has quite a few new tricks up its sleeve.
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 117.0.5897.3 for Mac and Linux, 117.0.5897.3 /.4 for Windows.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 117.0.5897.3 for Mac and Linux, Windows comming soonA partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
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Holy grail layout
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 115 (115.0.5790.136) 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.
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ChromeOS 115 rolling out: Android App Streaming, PDF signatures
Google is rolling out ChromeOS 115 as a bigger-than-usual update with a number of user-facing additions over the coming days.
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Chrome continues its work on the Tab Groups Save feature, but it’s still busted and useless
Chrome introduced the idea of saving tab groups for later a long time ago. In fact, we first reported on it over two years ago! Since then, Google has done little to develop the feature. Worse still, it’s done little to even make it usable.
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Debugging service workers
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DevOps Awards winner Improbable on “unleashing the full power of the cloud”
Improbable Worlds Limited — commonly known as Improbable — is a metaverse technology company that’s been at the forefront of building virtual worlds since 2012.
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Google Assistant is finally going to get a bit of generative AI
Google Assistant looks to finally be on the receiving end of some generative AI and will soon be able to condense long passages of website text into manageable, clear-cut summaries. An update is being worked on in the Google app beta version 14.
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Pokémon Sleep is now available and it could be a game changer for your kids’ bedtime routine
Pokémon trainers (and masters alike) have been eagerly awaiting the release of Pokémon Sleep for the past four years, and the day has finally arrived.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 115.0.5790.102 for Windows, Mac and Linux, 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.
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Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS
The Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15474.61.0 Browser version: 115.0.5790.131 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.
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Chrome Beta for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 116 (116.0.5845.43) 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.Erhu AkpobaroGoogle Chrome
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Google’s Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 will be more powerful, but here’s what it needs to be truly great
Google’s Tensor G3, the newest version of the company’s silicon set to power the upcoming Pixel 8 series, and from the looks of it, Tensor G3 will be an upgrade over G2 in some key ways.
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What’s new in DevTools: Network, Console, Wasm (Chrome 113-115)
Chrome 113 → https://goo.gle/44URkzZ Chrome 114 → https://goo.gle/3pUVVDm Chrome 115 → https://goo.
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Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 116 (116.0.5845.41) 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.
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Democratizing geospatial data to drive sustainable practices across industries
Geospatial data is transforming how municipalities, farmers, energy companies, and many other organizations operate. This data contains information about the earth over a certain period of time, which means organizations can better understand change. This increasingly fuels efficiency and effectiveness programs across a variety of industries.
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Chrome’s tab strip on Android tablets is ridiculous and it needs to borrow from ChromeOS
Tablets – as a general tech item – are here to stay. While the iPad still rules the day, Android tablets have carved out a niche thanks primarily to their versatility and usually lower prices.
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Google Messages is taking a big step towards interoperable messaging with MLS standard
There’s no way around it: messaging has become an integral part of daily life for most of us. From personal conversations to business communications, we need messaging platforms to connect with others on a daily basis.
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See how apps look and feel on each of your devices with this upcoming Play Store update
If you’ve ever questioned how an app might appear or operate on your specific device before downloading it, this upcoming Google Play Store update is going to be your new best friend.
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YouTube Premium gets a two dollar price hike, now costs $13.99 every month
Google is once again raising the price of YouTube Premium. This time, the service will go up by an additional two dollars, peaking at $13.99 instead of the previous $11.99 USD.
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Here’s what’s in the now available Google Chrome 115 release
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 115 release.
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RHEL drama, ChromeOS and more … Our vultures speak freely about the latest in Linux
Do distros even matter in the era of cloud and microservices? Register Kettle Linux is everywhere. Servers, phones, laptops, and more, whether people know it or not. And it’s all over our headlines lately – for good reason.…
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A whole new kind of Android browser multitasking power
By and large, wading your way around the web isn’t exactly an inspiring process. You open up Chrome — or whatever browser you prefer on Android — and you pull up the site you want. Right?
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Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 116 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 116.0.5845.
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Nearby Share by Google exits beta on Windows, letting anyone transfer files seamlessly
Back in April, Google gave us a glimpse of something really cool – its Chromebook and Android Nearby Share feature but built as an app for Windows. It was a promising look into an easy way to transfer files across devices. The good news?
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Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
A new LTC-114 version, 114.0.5735.143 (Platform Version: 15437.0), has been rolled out for most ChromeOS devices. If you have devices in the LTC channel, they will be updated to this version. The LTS channel remains on LTS-108 until September 19th, 2023.
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Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
LTS-108 is being updated in the LTS channel to 108.0.5359.238 (Platform Version: 15183.101.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.This update contains multiple Security fixes, including:1444238 High CVE-2023-2931 Use after free in PDF1444581 High CVE-2023-2932 Use after free in PDF1445426 High CVE-2023-2933 Use after free in PDFGiuliana Pritchard Google Chrome OS
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Google is introducing AI-generated backgrounds for Meet calls
Thanks to the power of AI, Google is ready to radically change the way we think about adding virtual backgrounds to our video calls.
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How JCB is leveraging SRE to lead a successful digital transformation
About three years ago, JCB, one of the biggest Japanese payment companies, launched a project to develop new high-value services with agility.
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Is the Pixel 8’s upgraded fingerprint sensor worth a $50 price hike?
As we get closer to the launch of the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, expected leaks have already provided a pretty good look at what Google’s next set of phones will look like and what sort of specs will come along for the ride both inside and out.
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Google’s new Home Panel is rolling out to more Pixel devices
This year at I/O 2023, Google unveiled the all-new, revamped Google Home app. With a fresh design and some cool new features, the updated app brings a bit more convenience and customization to smart home controls.
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