Weekly Issue: 2024-38

There’s no feeling quite like the anticipation of a new tech product that promises to do something pretty wildly different, and then having that anticipation paid off by the product actually delivering the goods.

January 3rd, 2024: that’s the day that ‘Xol’ became a Chromebook we’d begin keeping tabs on for the entirety of this calendar year.

The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 16033.5.0,  Browser version: 130.0.6723.9, 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.

Apple admins already know they’ll be required to enroll numerous iPhone 16 devices in the coming weeks as millions of users upgrade; they may also be more interested to learn Citrix can now deliver a macOS desktop session to any device.

Google has just announced a new update to the Password Manager that is going to make it much easier to sign into websites across multiple devices.

In a bit of surprising news, we’ve learned this morning that it appears all Chromebooks built on the ‘Nissa’ baseboard will be getting yet another 2-year extension on their update cycles.

Container technologies are driving enterprise innovation as companies shift from traditional virtualization to more scalable, container-based architectures. The growing adoption of AI and machine learning is pushing IT leaders to embrace cloud-native technologies that offer greater flexibility and efficiency.

We’ve been talking about ‘Xol’ quite a bit over the past few months and I’ve plainly referred to it as the Galaxy Chromebook Plus on many occasions. In my head, this upcoming Chromebook simply couldn’t be called anything else, right?

We’re in the final stretch of our Chrome Dino Mug giveaway, and if you haven’t thrown your hat in the ring yet, now’s the time!

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 130 (130.0.6723.10) 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

In this episode Una and Adam bring on an esteemed guest Bramus, who brings us deep knowledge on View Transitions. These are easy to get started with but difficult to master, but not with Bramus here to teach us.

The Dev channel has been updated to 131.0.6724.0 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.

Beginning with the new year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy wants his employees back in the office five days a week, returning to an office routine that was common before the COVID-19 pandemic upended the workplace.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 131 (131.0.6724.0) 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.

ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus MSRP – $699.00 “If top-notch build quality, a rigid chassis, fantastic screen, incredible keyboard, great port selection and speedy internals are your thing, $699 is an incredible price for this Chromebook experience.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword — it’s the cornerstone of innovation driving global progress, revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance. In fact, AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, according to a PwC report.

Google Calendar on a new tab sounds kinda useful, actually. | Image: Google Google is adding a new daily calendar overview in newly opened Chrome tabs for Workspace users with easy access to schedules and video calls.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 130 (130.0.6723.5) 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.

The Beta channel is being updated to OS version: 16002.31.0, Browser version: 129.0.6668.62 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.

This week, the time has come for me to send back the awesome Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE.

While we’re right on the cusp of finding out just how good MediaTek’s new Kompanio 838 (internally known as the MT8188) will be in the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet we expect at Google’s Chromebook Showcase next week, there are other MediaTek chips in development as well.

It’s been two long years since Google launched the original Pixel Buds Pro but alongside the launch of the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel Watch 3, Google has finally unveiled the much-anticipated Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds.

Google LLC today debuted a set of new capabilities for Chrome Enterprise, a paid version of its browser geared towards organizations. Some of the feature additions are designed to help administrators enforce cybersecurity rules. The others focus on making workers more productive.

The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 130 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 130.0.6723.

Ah, the morning ritual: Once you’ve booted up your computer, it’s time to open all those application windows you need to get work done. You might want to position them just so, especially if you use a variety of apps or rely on multiple displays in your workflow.

If you’ve been following Android for long, you’re probably familiar with two seemingly at-odds realities about the role Google’s platform plays in the greater tech universe: Android has been the dominant mobile operating system (and all-around computing operating system) for ages now, thanks to its prominent and diverse presence on the phone side of things.…

Una and Adam talk about the future web capability that builds on container queries: state queries. From CSS, this feature will be able to inform the browser how to prepare accordingly. In this video, they discuss scroll-state and other types of state queries. Watch more The CSS Podcast → https://goo.

In today’s hybrid work environments, the browser has evolved into the primary endpoint for accessing corporate applications and data. This presents both opportunities and challenges for IT administrators who need to secure and manage this critical access point.

Woof woof! Join Jecelyn, Barry, and their adorable Corgi as they sniff out the coolest updates in DevTools (Chrome 127-129).

Hello All,The Stable channel has been released for 128.0.6613.161 (Platform version: 15964.58.0) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bugVisit our Chrome OS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.Google ChromeOS.

 Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 129 (129.0.6668.54) 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.

 The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 129 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 129.0.6668.58 (Linux) 129.0.6668.58/.59( Windows, Mac) contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.

 The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 128.0.6613.162 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.

You read that right folks!

Chrome 129 is rolling out now! You can yield in long tasks – to improve performance, you can animate elements with intrinsic sizes, there are some changes to anchor positioning syntax, and there’s plenty more. Pete LePage has all the details about what’s new for developers in Chrome 129.