Weekly Issue: 2024-13

Google has “accidentally” dropped a clue on its Android website that suggests Apple might moving to implement their promised RCS implementation this fall according to a report from 9to5 Google.

This morning, a massive deal arrived that saw the powerful, well-equipped ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip drop in price all the way down to just $599.99. That $270 savings is significant because price has been one of the primary reasons many potential Chromebook buyers have likely passed on this device.

Lenovo’s super-compact Chromebox Micro has finally arrived at our office, and let me tell you, this little thing is wild. Remember all that hype about it being pocket-sized? Lenovo wasn’t kidding.

Finally! Debuted at CES 2023 and released in late February right after, the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip is a device that I’ve been very happy with since it showed up. What’s not to like?

Though most companies have settled on return-to-office (RTO) policies now that COVID-19 is no longer considered a global health emergency, many continue to adjust their practices, often to the detriment of their workforce.

Hello All,The Dev channel has been updated to ChromeOS version 15823.11.0 with Chrome Browser version 124.0.6367.18 for most ChromeOS devices.

The Dev channel has been updated to 125.0.6382.3 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.

When you know you have an Interaction to Next Paint (INP) problem but only have a page URL as a starting point, you can use the DevTools Performance panel to identify the issue. Learn how to record interactions to find poor responsiveness and the code that’s causing it.

We’re back with another episode of The Chrome Cast podcast and on this week’s show, we discuss some new, interesting hardware we’ve been testing.

With Chromebooks, there’s not a ton of pressure on users to own a Pixel phone to get all the best Chromebook+Smartphone features, but there is a little bit of that.

Next ’24 returns to Las Vegas, April 9 -11 and promises to be larger and offer an even greater level of technical depth than ever before.

Each week that passes, I’m more and more baffled by the long-standing, ongoing sale that is happening for the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus. Frankly, it doesn’t make sense for a Chromebook this good to be at a price this low for this long.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 125 (125.0.6379.6) 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 124 (124.0.6367.18) 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.

Interaction to Next Paint (INP) identifies slow responses to user interactions, helping you improve the performance of your page. Products Mentioned: Chrome DevTools, Web Vitals

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.18) 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

We’ve already talked quite a bit about the new Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk here on Chrome Unboxed and on the Chrome Cast Podcast, but things are a bit different now: it’s actually in the office.

The Pixel Fold, Google’s slick folding smartphone, just hit a seriously tempting price point. We’re talking $500 off at Best Buy and the Google Store, bringing the 256GB unlocked model down to $1,299.

Get ready to unlock the hidden potential of Chrome DevTools and capture stunning website screenshots like a pro! 😎 This video dives into 4 unique techniques and numerous tips that will revolutionize how you capture and showcase your web projects.

Simulating how bulk and granular materials interact with equipment, containers, and one another is a critical capability for industrial, manufacturing, and life science organizations. The larger these simulations, the more accurate they become, decreasing the time and expense companies must spend iterating designs and prototypes.

Revised version for your consideration Data engineers know that eventing is all about speed, scale, and efficiency.

The Beta channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.18 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.

ARM-powered Windows laptops are about to get a big boost in the browsing performance category thanks to a new collaboration between Google and Qualcomm that has culminated in the release of an optimized version of Chrome built specifically for ARM-based Windows machines.

This week there are many fantastic Chromebook deals to be had. From tablets to convertibles to standard clamshell Chromebooks, there is a bit of something for everyone on a budget right now. But that’s not exactly new, is it?

Google Chrome for Android is getting ready to test a new feature that will automatically declutter your tabs. According to an experimental Chrome flag in the Chromium Gerrit repository, this new feature will bring “auto-archival and deletion of inactive tabs”.

The Beta channel is being updated to 123.0.6312.79 (Platform version: 15786.37.0) for most ChromeOS devices. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates.

At last, no more crappy emulation or experimental builds The first official release of Chrome for Windows-on-Arm laptops is landing this week, in time for this summer’s Snapdragon X Elite-powered notebooks running Microsoft’s operating system.…

LTS-114 is being updated in the LTS (Long Term Support) channel, to version 114.0.5735.358 (Platform Version: 15437.98.0) for most ChromeOS devices.  Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.This update contains selective Security fixes, including:Chrome Browser Security Fixes[1521571]    High  CVE-2024-1284 Use after free in MojoDurga NallariGoogle ChromeOS

I know I’ve been on this horse a lot lately, but there’s a frustrating habit the ChromeOS team has gotten into lately of announcing new features for ChromeOS, shipping the update, and letting those features slide to later versions of the OS.

 Hello, Everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 123 (123.0.6312.80) 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.

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 122.0.6261.148 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.

The Stable channel has been updated to 123.0.6312.86/.87 for Windows and Mac and 123.0.6312.86 to Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.

Rolling out this week, download Chrome on your Arm-compatible Windows PCs powered by Snapdragon for faster browsing on the web.

As IT admins or architects, you have your work cut out for you. You need infrastructure that’s fast, secure, cost-effective, and ready for everything from AI to analytics to large enterprise apps. And that’s just your day job.

I’ve made no bones about the fact that the Acer Chromebook 516 GE is my go-to solution for my on-the-go setup.