Weekly Issue: 2024-04
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Google Chrome may finally get really good on iPhones
Since the beginning, in classic Apple fashion, no other web browser engines outside of Webkit have been allowed on iOS. So the Chrome you run on an Android phone is quite different under the hood when compared with the one that you get on iOS and iPadOS.
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The Land Before Linux: Let’s talk about the Unix desktops
It takes more than open source, it takes open standards and consensus Opinion Today, thanks to Android and ChromeOS, Linux is an important end-user operating system. But, before Linux, there were important Unix desktops, although most of them never made it.…
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Google to launch 15 new Chromebooks for 2024 with new features for school
Chromebooks have truly found one of their core callings in the world of education. Their collaborative, accessible, and sustainable features have made them a popular choice for K-12 classrooms.
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New generative AI features on the way to Google Chrome 121
Google Chrome has always been focused on pushing the web forward with new abilities. Over the years, these innovations have not only improved the efficiency and safety of browsing but have also made it a bit more personalized.
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Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
A new LTC-120 version 120.0.6099.235 (Platform Version: 15662.76.0), is being 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-114 until April 2nd, 2024.
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Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex
The Dev channel is being updated to 122.0.6261.6 (Platform version: 15753.4.0) for most ChromeOS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates.
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Chrome Dev for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 123 (123.0.6262.0) 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.
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Debugging speculative navigations for faster page loads #DevToolsTips
Jecelyn teams up with Barry again to talk about the new Speculation Rules API which can be used to prefetch and prerender future page navigations to greatly improve page load speed! Learn how DevTools can help you debug your speculation rules, switch renderer, and live trace prerender status’s.
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 123.0.6262.5 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.
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Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex
The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15699.45.0, Browser version: 121.0.6167.131 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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This 15.6-inch HP Chromebook is worth far more than the $299.99 asking price
A few months back, I felt like I was having to make the constant distinction between Chromebook and Chromebook Plus, branded and non-branded, new versus old. Nearly 4 months into the Chromebook Plus cycle of devices, however, some of that is finally going by the wayside.
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How to future-proof in an AI-driven world: A Q&A with Hoplo
For more than 20 years, Hoplo has pioneered the Italian market with advanced AI-powered solutions that redefine the way companies work.
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How a small Air Force team used Vertex AI to overhaul their manual processes
As part of an effort to overhaul and accelerate processes within the U.S.
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Leaked case renders further confirm the iPhone-esque look of Pixel 9
Well, that was rather quick. Just yesterday the bombshell reveal of the Pixel 9 (in renders, of course) took the internet by storm not because of some revolutionary breakthrough, but because of a painful likeness the new Google-made phone bears to the existing iPhone.
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Firefox 122 gets even more competitive with Chrome on translation
Plus a big change for Linux folks – native .deb packages The latest Firefox has a raft of modest but desirable improvements for everyone, and a more significant change, external to the app itself, that will be helpful for most Linux users.…
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Firefox 122 gets even more competitive with Chrome on translation
Plus a big change for Linux folks – native .deb packages The latest Firefox has a raft of modest but desirable improvements for everyone, and a more significant change, external to the app itself, that will be helpful for most Linux users.…
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Chrome Beta for iOS Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 122 (122.0.6261.3) 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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Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 122 (122.0.6261.5) 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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Chrome Beta for Desktop Update
The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 122 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 122.0.6261.
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Leaked Pixel 9 renders show off an unfortunate iPhone clone
Not going to lie to you; I don’t like this at all. Earlier today, I wrote about Google and Samsung needing to join forces to fight off Apple’s continuing advance as the largest smartphone maker in the world.
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Google for Education receives new AI and accessibility features
Google LLC is enhancing its Google for Education service with more than 30 new features, including several artificial intelligence and accessibility tools. The search giant detailed the update today at Bett 2024, a major education technology event taking place in London. During the conference, Google also introduced 15 new Chromebooks.
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Why the Samsung Galaxy S24 being more Pixel-like could be a good thing for Google
Samsung’s recent Galaxy S24 launch was a pretty bold shift in the Android smartphone world, seeing the world’s former #1 smartphone brand drawing some pretty striking parallels to Google’s own approach with its Pixel phones.
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Google Classroom calendar integration coming to Chromebooks
At Bett 2024, Google today announced the latest Workspace education features, including a new student-facing Classroom integration on Chromebooks.
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New Chromebooks, features and controls for educators
We’re announcing new Chromebook models and features coming this year.
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Chrome for Android Update
Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 121 (121.0.6167.101) 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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color-mix() #shorts
he CSS color-mix() function lets you mix colors, in any of the supported color spaces, right from your CSS. #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Una Kravets; Products Mentioned: Chrome;
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Google enhances Chrome and Ads with new AI features to streamline user experiences
Google LLC is further enhancing its artificial intelligence offerings, today announcing updates to two of its flagship products, Chrome Chrome and Google Ads, aimed at streamlining user experiences in web browsing and digital advertising.
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Chrome Beta for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.101) 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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Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.268 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.
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GeForce NOW just keeps getting better on Chromebooks [VIDEO]
At CES 2024, NVIDIA added a few extras to the overall GeForce NOW experience to make online, cloud-streamed gaming that much better, and the results continue to be fantastic.
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Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.85 for Mac and Linux and 121.0.6167.85/.86 to Windows which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.
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New in Chrome 121: CSS updates, improvements to the Speculation Rules API, and more!
Chrome 121 is rolling out now! With CSS updates, improvements to the Speculation Rules API, an origin trial for Element Capture API and there’s plenty more. Adriana Jara has all the details about what’s new for developers in Chrome 121. Check out https://goo.
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Google is using AI to organize and customize your Chrome browser
Chrome’s AI features are simple for now — but bigger things are coming. | Image: Google Google’s Chrome browser is leaning into AI in a big way.
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Early Stable Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.85 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.
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How to install Firefox on a Chromebook the easy way
Want to install Firefox on a Chromebook the easy way? Mozilla is now building Firefox packages for Debian, which is the Linux version available in ChromeOS.
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