Weekly Issue: 2024-03

A built in Pomodoro timer is coming to Chromebooks. Here’s an early look at Focus Mode, now available as an experimental feature in ChromeOS 122.

Both Chrome and the Microsoft Edge browsers are set to get a pretty significant performance boost. This improvement stems from a recent contribution to the Chromium Project, where the /prefetch parameter’s range has been expanded from 1-8 to 1-16. What does that mean in simpler language?

While I’ve made the jump largely to Samsung phones over the last year (9 months or so with the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the past month with the Galaxy Z Fold 5), my feelings for both their watch and their earbuds are quite a bit more tepid.

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15699.40.0, Browser version: 121.0.6167.82 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 has() selector is one of the most powerful new CSS capabilities landing in modern browsers. #ChromeForDevelopers Speaker: Una Kravets; Products Mentioned: Chrome;

In the Stable Channel of ChromeOS 120 right now, there’s a setting hiding behind a single flag that – when enabled – gives you a battery life super power on demand that can drastically increase your Chromebooks longevity.

The Pixel 8 series, already quite popular among the Android smartphone crowd, is getting what looks to be a fresh, new paint job for the early parts of 2024.

The 15.6-inch HP Chromebook Plus is 40% off for the next three days. Normally priced at $499, you can one for just $299.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 122 (122.0.6250.2) 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.

Last week, one of the most popular Chromebook deals for the past year or so showed up once again, bringing the crowd-favorite Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 down to a fantastic $349 price point.

Yesterday, Samsung officially unpacked the S24 series, and with the new phones came several AI features they are calling “Galaxy AI”. One of the coolest new features they showed off during the keynote is called “Circle to Search” and it does exactly what the name implies.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.65) 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.Krishna GovindGoogle Chrome

It wasn’t all that long ago that Google introduced one of my favorite new features for grabbing screenshots from YouTube videos.

The Dev channel has been updated to 122.0.6253.3 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.

Since the Chromebook Plus event back in October of 2023, there have been a few Chromebook Plus models that have been exclusive to certain stores. Specifically, the striking, gorgeous ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 and it’s attractive, all-white chassis has been relegated to being sold only at Target for $399.

LTS-114 is being updated in the LTS channel to 114.0.5735.347 (Platform Version: 15437.87.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 120 (121.0.6167.71) 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 121 (121.0.6167.66) 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.

Of all the Chromebooks released in 2023, I didn’t think one of my favorites would end up being the affordable, humble Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.71) 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.

The Stable channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.75 for Windows and Mac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.You can find more details about early Stable releases here.

The Beta channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.75 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.

CSS container queries allow you to manipulate the element’s styles based on its parent container properties. This capability shifts the concept of responsive web design from page-based to container-based. #ChromeForDevelopers Speaker: Una Kravets; Products Mentioned: Chrome;

It’s crazy cold outside and that means it’s time to gear up for Samsung’s much-anticipated Unpacked event. Slated for today at 1PM, this event is set to unveil the latest innovations in Samsung’s flagship smartphone line, the Galaxy S24, and introduce the world to some fun, new AI features.

In a really great find by the folks at 9to5 Google, it appears Google is set to bring the Pixel Camera’s Super Res Zoom feature over to ChromeOS. If you are thinking to yourself, “Why bring Pixel Camera features to a Chromebook with its crummy overall camera experience?

Uninstall the update or edit the Windows registry to restore order The latest Windows Server 2022 patch has broken the Chrome browser, and short of uninstalling the update, a registry hack is the only way to restore service for affected users.…

After settling privacy lawsuit now admits you’re observable even when trying for anonymity Google has altered the text describing data collection when users employ Incognito Mode in its Chrome browser.…

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 120 (120.0.6099.230) 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.

Hello All,The Stable channel is being updated to 120.0.6099.235 (Platform version: 15662.76.0) for ChromeOS devices and will be rolled out over the next few days.

Google has begun experimenting with bringing the equivalent of the Super Res Zoom feature of Pixel phones to Chromebooks.

Eevery year, I’ve seen ten or more new Chromebooks and ChromeOS devices debut at CES. Except for this year. Here’s why and what it means for 2024.

The Stable channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.234 for Mac and 120.0.6099.224 for Linux and 120.0.6099.224/225 to 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 120.0.6099.

The Chrome Side Panel has been with us for a bit, but I’ve been a bit of a holdout. When it first arrived in 2022, I wasn’t completely sure I even liked it as an idea.

Over the weekend, I wanted to try something out that I knew would push my phone to its limits.

Image: The Verge Weeks after agreeing to settle a lawsuit that accused Google of illegally tracking browsing activity even after users activated Chrome’s incognito mode, the company has quietly updated how the browser describes its private browsing feature.