Weekly Issue: 2023-43

The Beta channel has been updated to 119.0.6045.59 for Windows, Mac and Linux.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.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 119 (119.0.6045.53) for Android to a small percentage of users. It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.This release includes stability and performance improvements.

Here’s how to run Windows apps on Chromebooks using Parallels Desktop software. Compatible apps are discussed.

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15633.23.0 Browser version: 119.0.6045.38 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 119 (119.0.6045.53) 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 119 (119.0.6045.40) 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

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 119 (119.0.6045.41) 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.

Contents Google Keep hasn’t gotten many updates since it launched almost a decade ago. When the updates do roll in, they’re usually not seemingly that significant, yet they do impact the core user experience quite a bit.

Contents We knew when this Chromebook Plus stuff started actually rolling out that there would be some overlap with the newly-announced, branded Chromebook Plus models.

Contents Of all the Chromebooks we talk about around here, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is likely the fan favorite.

Hear from Google Developer Expert and author of the book Building Browser Extensions, Matt Frisbie, alongside Developer Relations Engineers Oliver Dunk and Patrick Kettner as they discuss the state of the extensions platform and what they’d like to see in the future.

If you’ve ever worn braces, you’ll know how uncomfortable and inconvenient they can be. Aside from having a mouthful of metal, there’s the sticky problem of trapped food, sleepless nights, and frequent visits to the orthodontist for adjustments.

Just a few days ago, we discussed the fact that ChromeOS 118 had rolled out, but was still missing on a collection of devices across the board. While it’s not too odd to see device families left out of updates for an extended period, this was a bit different.

Contents Why it matters With all of the incredible technological advancements we have these days, it’s a wonder how device battery is still one of the greatest struggles.

Let’s not beat around the bush: Most of the modern web is an absolute disaster to look at.We, erm, don’t need to name any names or point any fingers here.

Had to kiss Nvidia’s ring to make its vision real Lenovo has kicked off its Tech World gabfest by bending a flexible smartphone concept into its AI vision, which goes from the cloud to the wrist.…

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 118 (118.0.5993.111) 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 Stable channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.117 for Mac and Linux and 118.0.5993.117/.118 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 Extended Stable channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.117 for Mac and 118.0.5993.

With the holiday season around the corner, we thought it might be a good time to give back to our readers; so we’re excited to announce that our next giveaway is a device that we highly recommend – the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook!

Contents In an update post on X today, Google Photos announced a new way to create videos, and yes, you guessed it, it’s driven by artificial intelligence. The company says it’s focused on letting you automate video highlight creation with ease and personalization and just a few taps.

LTS-114 has been updated in the LTS channel to 114.0.5735.338 (Platform Version: 15437.75.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.

The days of seeing the older, non-branded Chromebook Plus models on sale may be coming to an end.

Contents Found all the way back in February of this year, we’re finally beginning to see the roll out of Android 13 for some Chromebooks. With ChromeOS 118 arriving last week, it seems a handful of boards now have Android 13 moving forward.

Contents Love it or hate it, Google’s Side Panel is chock-full of great content, because, well, it’s your content! Your bookmarks, history, Reading list items you’ve saved for later, Chrome customization, and more all reside in the latest obsession created by the tech giant.

Surprisingly little, but the KAMRUI GK3 Plus doesn’t inspire confidence Desktop Tourism  Confession time: I am fascinated by very cheap PCs. I once bought a Windows tablet for AU$50 ($32) and a couple of years ago bought a brand-new Chromebook listed at $AU99.

Plan for Chrome echoes Apple iCloud Private Relay Google says it plans to prototype a technique to mask IP addresses via network proxies in future versions of its Chrome browser, a privacy protection similar to Apple’s iCloud Private Relay service for its Safari browser.…

Contents Well, this is a weird article. I never thought I’d be talking about Face Tracking and Google in a somewhat positive light. However, ChromeOS is currently implementing exactly that as a part of its ongoing AI improvements.

Contents Last week, we marked a big change in the ChromeOS landscape with the arrival of ChromeOS 118. As our favorite operating system sees updates with bug fixes and new features every 4 weeks at this point, the announcement of another update isn’t huge news most times.

Contents While I generally don’t love lumping deals together in one spot because I don’t want any of you to miss out on any chance at savings due to low visibility, this particular group of Chromebooks being on sale makes for an exception to that rule.

Contents Do you remember Inbox by Google? Do you miss it as much as I do? Sure, Google gave us many of the features the service had, but we’re still waiting very impatiently for the ‘Bundles’ feature to come around as I think they’ve promised.

IT-Lösungen gibt es wie Sand am Meer. IT-Lösungen, die Kund*innen und Mitarbeitende wirklich überzeugen, sind seltener – und genau für diese Lösungen schlägt das Herz der adesso SE. Der IT-Dienstleister mit knapp 10.

All this week, Best Buy is running a sale on the new Chromebook Plus devices, with savings between $100 and $200. Get your pick of model from $269 to $499.