Weekly Issue: 2024-37

Ok, Ok – I know I’ve been talking A LOT about the new AirPods 4 with ANC, but it comes from a genuine place of excitement for me and likely for a bunch of you reading this.

For the third time this week, I find myself compelled to share about the AirPods 4 with ANC.

Google is about to give Android tablets a serious productivity upgrade with a new feature that could change how we use these devices. Google’s testing a new feature that lets you resize and arrange app windows just like on a desktop computer.

As is the trend with tech in general – streaming devices included – the spotlight often shifts quickly, leaving older gadgets in the shadows.

We’re likely only 11 days away from what I’m hoping will be one of the biggest and best comebacks in Chromebook history.

Google just made a major move in the AI voice assistant race, rolling out Gemini Live for free to all Android users.

It’s always a special day when a new-ish Chromebook finally gets its first deal price.

After spending the past couple weeks living with Google’s new Pixel 9 Pro Fold — a.k.a.

In this episode, Una and Adam discuss a future web capability that builds on container queries: state queries. From CSS, this feature will be able to detect if a container is overflowing, when an element is scroll snapped, and when an element is stuck from position: sticky.

Here’s an exciting development that almost got missed during Apple’s heady week of iPhone news: Parallels has hit version 20 and now provides a series of powerful features designed to streamline artificial intelligence (AI) development.  If you run Windows on your Mac, you’re likely already familiar with Parallels Desktop.

Browser becomes more proactive about trimming unneeded permissions and deceptive notifications Google has enhanced Chrome’s Safety Check so that it can make some security decisions on the user’s behalf.…

Updates include improved Safety Check, an easier way to opt out of website notifications and the option to grant one-time website permissions.

On mobile, you get a one-tap unsubscribe under annoying website notifications from Chrome. | Image: Google Google is expanding a Chrome safety feature to help you cancel pesky website notifications with a single tap.

Google has long been committed to providing a secure and private browsing experience with Chrome across multiple platforms. With some new updates, they’re taking things a step further.

Now that the Pixel 9 series is out in the wild and people are beginning to get their phones in-hand, the next search begins: the perfect case.

The Dev channel has been updated to 130.0.6710.0 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.

Now that there’s an official Chromebook showcase on the books for September 24th, I figured it’s time I shared my hopes for the fall and Chromebook hardware in general.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 130 (130.0.6710.0) 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 129 (129.0.6668.46) 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.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 129 (128.0.6668.38) 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.

 The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 16002.24.0, Browser version: 129.0.6668.37 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File 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.

We’ve talked quite a bit about Google Lens in the Chrome browser over the past few months.

The Stable channel has been updated to 129.0.6668.42 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 129.0.6668.42 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.

Yesterday, Apple introduced the world to the new AirPods 4 with ANC. After spending some time yesterday and this morning looking for reactions from those actually at the event, I’ve come away really, really wanting to try these earbuds out for myself.

If you’re a regular around Chrome Unboxed, you know we take our coffee seriously. I mean, we went down the rabbit hole of hand-roasting our own beans at one point!

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 129 (129.0.6668.47) 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

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 129 (129.0.6668.38) 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.

As I made quite clear on Friday, I moved my primary SIM card over to the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and I used it for nearly 4 straight days to see what it would really be like.

Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 128 (128.0.6613.146) 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.

Service with endless scalability, at least that’s the plan Enterprises that need to worry about compliance have yet another fresh option, as Civo enters the appliance game with its FlexCore private cloud solution.…

Service with endless scalability, at least that’s the plan Enterprises that need to worry about compliance have yet another fresh option, as Civo enters the appliance game with its FlexCore private cloud solution.…

The Stable channel has been updated to 128.0.6613.137/.138 for Windows, Mac and 128.0.6613.137 for Linux 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 128.0.6613.

The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 16026.0.0,  Browser version: 130.0.6703.0, for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File 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.

I’ve realized something about myself lately: I’m a big Chromebook guy. I don’t mean I’m a fan of Chromebooks (I clearly am and have been for some time); instead, I mean I’ve grown to love and appreciate a larger screen on my ChromeOS devices.