Weekly Issue: 2023-31

For years, the Chrome browser has used a tray at the bottom of the screen to handle active and completed downloads: a unique quirk that has begun to age a bit in light of other browsers simply tucking them behind a button or another menu.

There’s an interesting feature in Android’s Nearby Share that was first pointed out by Nail Sadykov and later mentioned by Mishaal Rahman. It turns out that you can share more than just individual files over the air, you can share entire folders full of content!

Security optimization platform company AttackIQ Inc. today announced AttackIQ Flex, AttackIQ Ready! and AttackIQ Enterprise, a range of new products that are designed to democratize testing for everyone.

Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE), which is a part of the company’s Labs experiment right now and introduces AI-based “snapshots” as results for your search query, is introducing some nice little upgrades. First up is the inclusion of photos and videos in said snapshots.

Per a new Google Keyword blog post, Chrome Mobile is enhancing its user experience with the introduction of four new Search-centric features on both Android and iOS. First, new search suggestions will appear when you tap on the address bar.

   Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 115 (115.0.5790.166) 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.

The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 15563.0.0 Browser version: 117.0.5920.0 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.

The Stable channel has been updated to 115.0.5790.170 for Mac and Linux and 115.0.5790.170/.171 for Windows, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.

The foldable phone market here in the US is busier than it has ever been.

If you’ve ever been lured into clicking a video with a “captivating” thumbnail only to be disappointed by the actual content, YouTube’s latest feature may be of interest to you. Team YouTube officially dropped a new experiment today – video summaries automatically generated by artificial intelligence.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 116 (116.0.5845.60) 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

Remember the Google Assistant’s “Read It” feature that basically turned the internet into an audio book? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t, but the concept is not only solid; it actually works extremely well.

Check out four new mobile Chrome features to help you easily look up the information you need.

ChromeOS is preparing to split the Chrome browser from the operating system itself in the weeks to come, long after the effort was first started by Google.

Google has done a lot in recent years to turn Chromebooks into more diverse, capable machines, but millions of businesses, schools, and people across the globe use Citrix Workspace to remotely tap into the extensive power of full on Windows and Mac desktops and crush work.

Squarespace is soaking up its victory after acquiring Google Domains – something we recently covered when the news dropped (and quite honestly shocked me despite Google’s reputation). This hefty deal puts Squarespace in direct competition with WordPress.com, Bluehost, and other hosting providers.

Starting with Chrome 116, Google will add an “Allow this time” option to permission prompts. This option will be available for Chrome on the desktop for some of the common permissions such as Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone.

Starting with Chrome 116, Google will add an “Allow this time” option to permission prompts. This option will be available for Chrome on the desktop for some of the common permissions such as Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone.

Google could separate Chrome from Chrome OS very soon, enabling faster browser updates in theory.

Google to lauch one time permissions for Chrome on desktop with “Allow this time” option. This will be available for Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone.

Google to lauch one time permissions for Chrome on desktop with “Allow this time” option. This will be available for Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone.

Google to lauch one time permissions for Chrome on desktop with “Allow this time” option. This will be available for Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone.

Google to lauch one time permissions for Chrome on desktop with “Allow this time” option. This will be available for Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone.

Google to lauch one time permissions for Chrome on desktop with “Allow this time” option. This will be available for Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone.

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Businesses have been serving their users, across devices and platforms, by leveraging the web platform. PWAs provide the toolbox for businesses to take their web apps beyond the browser. With PWAs, apps can be installed and used in a standalone window, retaining their own branding and identity.

An extension manifest gives the browser information about the extension, such as the most important files and the capabilities the extension might use. Manifest is migrating from version 2 to version 3.

ChromeOS is moving towards a more modular architecture starting mid 2023, where the browser is an independent app – a component of the OS platform. Rollout of the new architecture will be deliberate.

Over the past two years, Google has been working on a project known as Lacros, a move aimed at separating the Chrome browser from ChromeOS.

One of the most common inquiries we receive about Chromebooks involves the copy and paste function. Though the shortcuts for these actions are pretty cut and dry, Chromebooks now have an advanced copy-pasting technique that is more versatile and useful than the traditional method.

Link to podcast → https://goo.gle/3OEfyZN In this episode we explore why z-index isn’t working for you. @UnaKravets and @AdamArgyleInk will teach you about stacking context and how to make sure you’ve set yourself up for layering success!

Kakao Mobility is the leading mobility service provider in South Korea, providing taxi services, turn-by-turn directions, public transport, parking space searching, and real-time traffic information to more than 30M users in South Korea.

Chrome 116 drops later this month, and Google is introducing a new feature called “Allow this time,” aimed at giving you more control over your privacy.

ChromeOS M115 StableThe Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15474.70.0 Browser version: 115.0.5790.160 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?

We live in a fast-paced world where planning for the future has become second nature to us. Google Calendar has been our trusty companion in scheduling upcoming events, meetings, and gatherings.