Weekly Issue: 2024-23

We all know that split-second decisions can make all the difference in an emergency. But what happens when calling 911 isn’t an option? That’s where texting can be a lifesaver – and it’s about to get a whole lot better thanks to RCS.

It’s been quite a while for me on this one. With NVIDIA GeForce NOW being so good, I’ve largely lost the appetite for seeing Steam games on Chromebooks finally emerge from the shadows of Beta.

Like many other Chromebook owners, I’ve been playing around with some of the fun, new AI tricks we have on Chromebook Plus models since the update to ChromeOS 125.

It’s been nearly a month since a deal like this showed up, and last time it wasn’t quite this good.

The Dev channel has been updated to 127.0.6523.4 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.

Over the past couple weeks, I’ve been in more video calls than normal. Normally I have those types of communications just here and there, but the past few weeks have really ramped up the number of times I’ve been sat at my desk and staring into a webcam.

Microsoft’s cloud storage, OneDrive, works both as a web app that you use through a browser and as a storage drive integrated into File Explorer in Windows 10 and 11.

Hey. You. Yes, you there — the one with your overly moist eyeballs pointed at the screen.

Editor’s note: In today’s post, Niko Palmu, IT Manager for the town of Hamina, Finland, shares their success story. Hamina’s adoption of ChromeOS, Google Workspace, and Google Cloud resulted in a remarkable 60% cost reduction while boosting productivity for their 800 strong workforce.

The CSS Podcast is back, with an episode highlighting the popover API and dialog element! Learn what they can do, and when to use which when. Links Popover API lands in Baseline → https://goo.gle/3Vo2dIs Dialogs and popovers seem similar. How are they different? → https://goo.gle/3wXD1z5 Dialog dilemmas and modal mischief → https://goo.

Google has acquired Cameyo, the maker of an alternative to Citrix for virtual application delivery, to make legacy applications easier to access and manage on ChromeOS based devices like Chromebook.

I’ve made this sort of proclamation about devices in the past, so I do want to be careful with what I’m about to say.

After a much-anticipated wait, Android’s Find My Device network, which was first announced back in 2023, is finally ready to go head-to-head with Apple’s AirTags. The network, officially launched in April 2024, now supports third-party trackers, with the first wave from Chipolo and Pebblebee shipping soon to eager customers.

Test UI changes and production fixes with the powerful network response overrides in Chrome DevTools. Learn to override and indicate if something has been overridden. Watch more DevTools Tips → https://goo.gle/DevToolsTips Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #DevToolsTips #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Jecelyn Yeen Products Mentioned: Chrome DevTools

Editor’s note: The post is part of a series showcasing ISVs and data providers that are Built with BigQuery. One of the things customers love about Supermetrics is the wide variety of supported destinations.

Of the new features that were unveiled at Google’s latest Chromebook event, ‘Help me write’ is likely the one most people are talking about.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 127 (127.0.6521.0) 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.

The prevalence of full-time work-from-home arrangements may have declined since the pandemic eased in 2022, but hybrid work arrangements, where employees work part of the time from home and part in office, are here to stay.

Legacy apps on Chromebooks is the goal, which won’t terrify VDI incumbents like Citrix and Omnissa Google has decided to take on the likes of Citrix and VMware by acquiring an outfit called Cameyo whose tech makes it possible to stream apps into browsers – including on Chromebooks.…

 The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 15886.24.0, Browser version: 126.0.6478.33 for most ChromeOS devices.

The flame chart is a powerful way to visualize the JavaScript call stack in the DevTools Performance panel, but it can be challenging to make sense of particularly tall and repetitive stacks.

The Performance Panel of DevTools comes with many different tracks that visualize how time was spent in different processes, like network activity, animations, interactions, main thread activity, and more.

Never lose your place in the Performance panel timeline again. Zoom in and set a breadcrumb to clamp the boundaries of the timeline and prevent yourself from accidentally scrolling away from whatever you’re trying to work on. Learn more → goo.gle/devtools-customization #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Jecelyn Yeen Products Mentioned: Chrome DevTools

It seems Gemini – Google’s AI chatbot – might be getting a new musical ability. Recent discoveries hidden within the code of the latest Google app update suggest a Spotify integration could be on the horizon.

The Stable channel has been updated to 126.0.6478.36 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 126.0.6478.36 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 Beta 126 (126.0.6478.34) 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

This week on The Chrome Cast podcast, we dive into our thoughts on the new Chromebook Plus model and Chromebooks that were recently announced at the event in NYC.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 126 (126.0.6478.35) 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.

Google LLC today announced that it has acquired Cameyo Inc., a virtual application delivery platform for remote work, which will bring the company’s expertise on providing cloud desktops for workers in-house. Google’s ChromeOS team and Cameyo did not share any details about the terms or value of the deal.

The latest Mini Web Machine combines the last two creations. To learn more, check out the related video “Mini Web Machine Fusion: The Looper and The Pile unite.” Watch more Mini Web Machines → https://goo.gle/MiniWebMachines Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Adam Argyle

Google has acquired Cameyo to encourage enterprise adoption of ChromeOS by making it easy to run legacy Windows apps.

Image: Google Google is acquiring software virtualization company Cameyo in a push to deeply integrate virtualized Windows app support into ChromeOS. Google was already working closely with Cameyo, and now it’s bringing this key virtualization expertise and technology in-house.

In a pretty significant development for the ChromeOS ecosystem, Google has announced the acquisition of Cameyo, a leader in virtual application delivery (VAD). This strategic move reinforces Google’s commitment to providing a seamless and efficient experience for users who rely on both legacy and web-based applications in the workplace.

Image: Google Google is acquiring software virtualization company Cameyo in a push to deeply integrate virtualized Windows app support into ChromeOS. Google was already working closely with Cameyo, and now it’s bringing this key virtualization expertise and technology in-house.