ChromeOS can not only run web apps, but you can run Android and Linux apps too. These are all of our favorite apps for the lightweight OS.

ChromeOS can not only run web apps, but you can run Android and Linux apps too. These are all of our favorite apps for the lightweight OS.

Editor’s Note: This post is part of our Google I/O 2023 series sharing the latest Google Maps Platform news from our annual developer conference. To learn more about our new products, join our immersive experience session and map customization session when they premiere at 1:15 p.m. PT.Over more than 15 years Google Maps Platform has…

Well folks, today is the day. Google I/O 2023 is set to kick off at 10AM PST or 1PM EST with both the main keynote and Android keynote following directly after. After the keynotes, all of the individual, web-based sessions will be available to watch as well and after that – for the most part…

The Stable channel is being updated to 15393.48.0 (Platform version: 113.0.5672.114) for most ChromeOS devices and will be rolled out over the next few days. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bug Visit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport…

In contrast to Coca Cola’s classic design, many tech giants, including Google, often change logos mure more frequently. Over the past decade, Google’s app logos have undergone several transformations, especially as it’s has implemented flat design and Material You. Sadly, many of them use a wacky four color palette that makes it near impossible to…

Dell seems to be content staying out of the consumer Chromebook market. A fact that seems very odd to me given the recent expansion of premium consumer-facing devices from nearly every major OEM out there. I say nearly because no one appears to know what’s going on with Samsung but that’s another story. That said,…

In all of our excitement surrounding ‘Geralt’ – the MediaTek MT8188-based Chromebook tablet development board – I completely missed the beginnings of yet another tablet-based ChromeOS device right under my nose. Code named ‘Starmie’, this new Chromebook development board is clearly a detachable, is coming with MediaTek’s newer entry-level Kompanio 520 inside, and from the…

 Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 113 (113.0.5672.109) 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. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.Erhu AkpobaroGoogle Chrome

A handful of games that launched on Google’s now defunct Stadia cloud gaming platform (rest in peace) were unfortunate enough to never again see the light of day once it shut down. However, for a select few, they’re getting a new lease on life in other places. Today, a Steam listing for the Stadia exclusive…

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 113 (113.0.5672.109) 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. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.Erhu…

Surprise: The new Dell Latitude 3445 Chromebook is powered by newer AMD Ryzen 7000 processors, some of which have AMD Radeon Navi2 gaphics

It’s I/O week and while we’re focused on Google’s next Pixel phone lineup, I wouldn’t want you to miss out on the best Chromebook deals of the week. This week, there are some oldies but goodies and a new kid on the block. All of which offer up some serious savings and will get you…

Of all the aggravations that I have with any smartwatch I’ve used, the lacking presence of WhatsApp on my wrist is chief among my complaints. Yes, I can get WhatsApp notifications on WearOS as long as my phone is near, but the minute Bluetooth is off or my phone isn’t within range, those notifications are…

The Stable and extended stable channel has been updated to 113.0.5672.92/.93 Windows and 113.0.5672.92 for Mac and Linux 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. If you find a new issue, please let us know by…

Not everyone is interested in all of the suggestion tiles and recommendations that Google TV provides, especially as it’s become increasingly more spammy and full of advertisements, even for physical products. Under these circumstances, many will just enable ‘Apps only’ mode to cut the clutter. This has been around for a few years now, and…

As we anticipate the full announcements of a lot of new Pixel-branded hardware in just two days from now, it looks like Google is doing a bit of pre-event build up as we head into Google I/O 2023. The Pixel Watch already hit a solid sale price this weekend, and now the Pixel Buds Pro…

There’s no denying that Acer knows ChromeOS. For years, the PC giant has been producing some of the best devices on the market and the company’s Chromebook resume is one of the largest of any OEM. For the past few years, Acer has offered what I consider one of the best consumer flagship Chromebooks in…

If you’re not waiting for the latest ChromeOS laptop, what I think is the best Chromebook of 2022 is now $200 off. It’s the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 for $529.

I’ve been rocking the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for a few months at this point and I largely don’t miss my Pixel 7 Pro on a daily basis. Sure, I still like Google’s take on Android far more than Samsung’s, but it’s not such a wildly-different experience these days.

Google Tasks is a useful way to keep track of your to-do list, and soon it might be even easier to access on Chromebooks.

We are quite hopeful that the ChromeOS tablet market is being primed for a new wave of devices in the coming year but I’m also not holding my breath that the draw of detachable Chromebooks has become large enough for most OEMs to go all in, just yet. That said, the current offerings from Lenovo…

Before Google officially announced the Pixel Watch last year, I was beginning to lose hope that this long-rumored wearable was ever going to actually become a reality. Eight months later, Google has what many consider the best execution of WearOS in the Pixel Watch. Even more exciting, rumors are swirling that a Pixel Watch 2…

I hate to admit this, but I am addicted to autocorrect on my phone. I intentionally type difficult words using incorrect spelling and let the autocorrect take care of it. Do you want the autocorrect feature on your Chromebook too? Here is how to enable autocorrect on your Chromebook. Enabling Autocorrect on a Chromebook To…

Google Chrome’s Memory Saver mode can improve browser performance by discarding idle tabs. Users can now set a discard time ranging from 1 minute to 12 hours and easily identify discarded tabs, thanks to new features being tested by Google. Google introduced Memory Saver Mode in Chrome to optimize the memory usage of the browser.…

At launch, Google’s new Apprentice Bard Artificial Intelligence chatbot was mysteriously not available to Google Workspace users, even though the company was already planning to integrate generative AI into Workspace apps like Docs with the “Help me Write” feature. However, according to Bard’s new updates log that recently implemented to show users what changes and…

Taking a screenshot on a Chromebook a simple shortcut away or button click away. Here are two ways to capture a screenshot.

If you’re anything like me, you get so burnt out on managing your Gmail that you just let it pile up for years at a time. Not important messages from family and colleagues, but all of the things you’ve signed up for that you just have no energy or interest in deleting or clicking through…

My daily computer is a Surface Laptop Studio, but I find myself using my Chromebook more these days, whether it’s because of efficiency or simplicity.

It’s almost as if we spoke it into existence. On this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast, Robby brought up the point that we have heard zero chatter about a follow-up to Google’s first generation Pixel Watch. Our hope is that Google is quietly reiterating the Pixel Watch in preparation for a Gen 2 release…

 The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 112.0.5615.183 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.

This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend the vast majority of the show discussing what we’re expecting to see from Google at I/O 2023.

Those who are into game emulation will hopefully be familiar with the excellent Daijisho frontend app, which beautifully displays their classic titles. But what about those of us who want to display our Android games in a more appealing manner than the Google Play Games app or the default Android launcher does? Recently, I stumbled…

The Chromebook experience has recently been enhanced with the addition of the beautiful Calendar widget on the ChromeOS shelf, which links directly to your Google Account to display upcoming events. However, Google seems to be far from done when it comes to packing more productivity value into your Chromebook’s shelf. According to a report by…

We’ve said it many times around here, but I’ll say it again: AI is moving fast these days. While just a few months ago none of us gave a passing thought to anything like ChatGPT or Bard on a daily basis, we now find ourselves thinking and talking about AI on a very regular basis…