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‘Play sports and live longer’ apparently now applies to ChromeOS as well as sedentary geeks The Lacros project – a contrived acronym for Linux and Chrome OS* – is an internal Google development project with a goal that may sound bizarre: to run the standalone Linux version of the Chrome web browser on top of…
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LTS-108 is updated in the LTS channel to 108.0.5359.239 (Platform Version: 15183.102.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.
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Gboard is set to roll out a new “Resize” customization feature for tablets and foldables
Issue 2023-31Currently in the Beta version, Google’s Gboard is introducing a new feature called “Resize.
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Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 116 (116.0.5845.61) 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.
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The Beta channel has been updated to 116.0.5845.62 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.
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PSA: Android Nearby Share lets you transfer entire folders full of content over the air
Issue 2023-31There’s an interesting feature in Android’s Nearby Share that was first pointed out by Nail Sadykov and later mentioned by Mishaal Rahman. It turns out that you can share more than just individual files over the air, you can share entire folders full of content!
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Google Search adds images and video as well as source links in its generative AI snapshots
Issue 2023-31Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE), which is a part of the company’s Labs experiment right now and introduces AI-based “snapshots” as results for your search query, is introducing some nice little upgrades. First up is the inclusion of photos and videos in said snapshots.
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Chrome for Android and iOS adds a few useful Search features and one I could live without
Issue 2023-31Per a new Google Keyword blog post, Chrome Mobile is enhancing its user experience with the introduction of four new Search-centric features on both Android and iOS. First, new search suggestions will appear when you tap on the address bar.
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Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 115 (115.0.5790.166) 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.
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The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 15563.0.0 Browser version: 117.0.5920.0 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following waysFile 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.
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The Stable channel has been updated to 115.0.5790.170 for Mac and Linux and 115.0.5790.170/.171 for Windows, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.
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Scope out a YouTube video before even clicking on it with this AI-generated summary experiment
Issue 2023-31If you’ve ever been lured into clicking a video with a “captivating” thumbnail only to be disappointed by the actual content, YouTube’s latest feature may be of interest to you. Team YouTube officially dropped a new experiment today – video summaries automatically generated by artificial intelligence.
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Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 116 (116.0.5845.60) 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
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Google is curiously adding a “Read aloud” feature to Chrome that doesn’t require the Assistant
Issue 2023-31Remember the Google Assistant’s “Read It” feature that basically turned the internet into an audio book? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t, but the concept is not only solid; it actually works extremely well.
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Google Domains may belong to Squarespace, but WordPress still wants a cut of the customer base
Issue 2023-31Squarespace is soaking up its victory after acquiring Google Domains – something we recently covered when the news dropped (and quite honestly shocked me despite Google’s reputation). This hefty deal puts Squarespace in direct competition with WordPress.com, Bluehost, and other hosting providers.
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Starting with Chrome 116, Google will add an “Allow this time” option to permission prompts. This option will be available for Chrome on the desktop for some of the common permissions such as Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone.
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Chrome 116 adds ‘Allow this time’ option for sites accessing your camera, mic and location
Issue 2023-31Chrome 116 drops later this month, and Google is introducing a new feature called “Allow this time,” aimed at giving you more control over your privacy.
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ChromeOS M115 StableThe Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15474.70.0 Browser version: 115.0.5790.160 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following waysFile a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels?
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