Weekly Issue: 2025-08

The rumor mill continues to churn as we approach the anticipated March 19th launch of the Pixel 9a. A new, and rather unusual, leak has surfaced, offering a brief glimpse of the upcoming mid-range device.

Leaf Browser is a Chrome extension that students often use because of its tab system. It allows users to group tabs into subtabs and sub-subtabs. They can also rename and color them for easy organization. A sidebar helps users switch between tabs quickly.

Though the new Galaxy S25 line of phones launched about a month ago, the deals and incentives aren’t slowing down anytime soon.

I’m not asking for much, just a little more flexibility and versatility.

M-133, ChromeOS version 16151.47.0 (Browser version 133.0.6943.132), has rolled out to ChromeOS devices on the Stable channel.

YouTube is preparing to roll out a more affordable version of its Premium subscription service, dubbed “Premium Lite,” according to a report from Bloomberg. This new tier is designed to appeal to viewers whose primary interest lies in ad-free viewing of non-music video content.

Spotify has different download options on a Chromebook, making it difficult to access. But playing music and creating playlists is easy. The web version works without installation and offers a simple way to listen. Installing the app or using the Linux version provides more options if the Chromebook supports them.

The Chromecast era officially began its ending back in August of 2024, but it’s been lingering ever since. This week, it truly feels like the actual end is near.

Learn about the various security properties WebAssembly uses from native requests to the Privacy Sandbox. For more information, check out the WasmAssembly podcast episode “Protecting apps with Arcjet through WebAssembly.” Watch more WasmAssembly → https://goo.gle/WasmAssembly Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.

It has been quite some time since I’ve been able to write a headline like that one up there.

Organizations use multiple clouds to gain agility, use resources more efficiently, and leverage the strengths of different cloud providers. However, managing application traffic across these environments is challenging. To support predictable services, organizations need a system that intelligently selects the optimal backend for each request.

Students must juggle tight deadlines, personal responsibilities, and attention in today’s fast-paced academic world. Chromebooks are popular with students worldwide since they’re cheap, portable, and work well with cloud services. The true strength of these gadgets is in their apps and extensions, not simply their hardware.

Finding reasonably priced yet dependable technology becomes essential in the academic scene of today, as growing living expenditures and tuition rates tax student budgets. Unlike conventional computers, which may be expensive and often offer items students might not need, Chromebooks concentrate on providing useful tools for daily academic usage.

Many individuals believe that driving under the speed limit is a safe practice. While it may seem cautious, driving too slowly can actually pose risks to both the driver and other road users.

Goodbye, Chromecast with Google TV. Your affordability will be missed.

Back about a year and a half ago when Chromebook Plus began, the features that actually launched were quite sparse.

The Dev channel has been updated to 135.0.7023.0 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.

Without doubt, the most used (and my most appreciated) Nest Hub feature is the Google Photos picture frame functionality.

Truth be told, February isn’t usually a great time for Chromebook deals. Coming off the usually-wild holiday buying season, most people are ready to stop spending money in the months that follow.

It’s no secret that large language models (LLMs) and generative AI have become a key part of the application landscape. But most foundational LLMs are consumed as a service, meaning they’re hosted and served by a third party and accessed via APIs.

The continued advancement of experimental quantum computing has raised concerns about the security of many of the world’s widely-used public-key cryptography systems. Crucially, there exists the potential for sufficiently large, cryptographically-relevant quantum computers to break these algorithms.

Many people now have Sony’s latest console, the PlayStation 5, so I don’t feel as guilty about getting one early. Cloud gaming services like Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox Game Pass, and Steam Link Beta for remote play offer several ways to game on a Chromebook.

I’m going to connect a few dots in this post, but by the end of it (there’s not too many dots, so hang with me) I think you’ll agree that there’s a very good chance we’ll see a few new hardware requirements for Chromebook Plus from Google in the very near future. This is by…

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 135 (135.0.7023.2) 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.

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is by Dr. Jill Matterface, Education and Training Specialist for the Royal Air Force. Early on in her career with the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, Dr.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 134 (134.0.6998.24) 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.

Google has quietly launched a standalone website/PWA for Google Tasks, bringing the full-screen interface previously confined to Google Calendar to its own dedicated domain. This move mirrors the existing Android experience, where Tasks exists both as a standalone app and integrated within the Calendar app.

After 3 full weeks of being marked out of stock, the clearly-popular Lenovo Legion Tab 3 is finally back on digital shelves and ready for purchase.

The Beta channel has been updated to 134.0.6998.23 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.

 The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16181.17.0 (Browser version 134.0.6998.21) for most ChromeOS devices.

Apple’s new iPhone 16e combines three innovations in one $599 package: an A18 chip, Apple’s fast smartphone processor; Apple Intelligence, the company’s private-by-design take on artificial intelligence; and the C1, Apple’s first-ever 5G radio. The announcement confirms all of the speculation made about the device.

Google Lens has become a pretty incredible tool for searching the world around us, and it only continues to get better and more useful. With over 20 billion visual searches happening every month, Google is rolling out some exciting updates to make Lens even more powerful and versatile.

Many say Chromebooks are not suitable for gaming. Some Android games run, but not every game. Cloud gaming services, such as Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now, are available, but most require a paid plan. Google and Valve are creating a better option.

Chromebooks are easy to use but don’t support Windows programs by default. Many users want to open .exe files on their Chromebooks. You can run .exe files using Wine, Crossover, or Chrome Remote Desktop. Wine is a free tool that creates a Windows-like space on your Chromebook.

Learn how to build your own Chrome extensions to customize your web experience. This video walks through how to create a simple extension to randomize your Gmail inbox to showcase the power and flexibility of extensions for personalizing the web.