• Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15699.66.0 Browser version: 121.0.6167.188 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.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

    LTS-114 is being updated in the LTS channel to 114.0.5735.351 (Platform Version: 15437.91.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.


  • Why mainframe migration is more than technology transformation

    British author and novelist L.P. Hartley once said, “The past is a foreign country: They do things differently there.” This sentiment is especially true in the realm of mainframe migrations, which often trigger unforeseen changes across an organization.


  • Why ‘Xol’ could become the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus

    I’m going to level with you on something.


  • One of the absolute best Chromebooks you can buy is $180 off today

    As we enter President’s Day weekend, I figured we’d see a few early deals pop up this morning since this week has been relatively light on them. And with a quick search, I wasn’t disappointed.


  • You can finally build your own multiview in YouTube TV

    You can finally build your own multiview in YouTube TV

    One of the best features of YouTube TV for sports fans is getting a serious upgrade. YouTube TV is finally giving you the power to build your own multiview.


  • Upcoming Samsung Chromebook to feature Assistant key

    Upcoming Samsung Chromebook to feature Assistant key

    Following Google’s significant drive to introduce AI features to ChromeOS via Chromebook Plus, it seems that Samsung is looking to release a new Chromebook that features an Assistant key.


  • You can now use the new Lacros Chrome browser on Chromebooks again

    It feels like a long time has passed since the simple ability to enable Lacros (Google’s new, decoupled Chrome browser for Chromebooks) via a feature flag left us. Looking back, it was only a little over a month ago in ChromeOS 120 that this change happened, however.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 123.0.6300.3 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.


  • Worried about the impending demise of Windows 10? Google wants you to give ChromeOS Flex a try

    Hello, Mr. Frying Pan, meet Mr. Fire Google has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Microsoft’s plans to render millions of Windows 10 PCs obsolete in 2025 by urging users to pop on a copy of ChromeOS Flex instead.…


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 122 (122.0.6261.51) 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.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 123 (123.0.6300.2) 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.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 122 (122.0.6261.50) 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


  • One of the best deals on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 returns

    Believe it or not, it’s been over a month since we’ve seen a real price reduction on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5.


  • Chrome for Android Update

      Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 122 (122.0.6261.43) 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.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 122 (122.0.6261.47) 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.Erhu AkpobaroGoogle Chrome


  • Chrome Stable for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 122 (122.0.6261.48) 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.


  • Pixel Tablet 2 codenames leak: why I’m hopeful for a Gemini fix

    It looks like Google might be cooking up a successor to the Pixel Tablet, based on codenames that have popped up in the first beta of Android 14 QPR3 for its Pixel phones.


  • Early Stable Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 122.0.6261.39 for Windows and 122.0.6261.49 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.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Beta channel has been updated to 122.0.6261.39 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.


  • Chromebooks added a charging sound, but you have to manually enable

    We spotted that Google was adding charging sounds to ChromeOS at the end of 2022, and they’re now live on Chromebooks. 


  • My favorite Chromebook deal gets even sweeter for Valentine’s Day

    As many of you already know, one of my favorite Chromebooks has been on sale all week. The large, fun-to-use, and wildly-capable Acer Chromebook 516 GE has been price-reduced by $150 since the beginning of the week.


  • Looker Hackathon 2023 results: Best hacks and more

    Looker Hackathon 2023 results: Best hacks and more

    In December, the Looker team invited our developer and data community to collaborate, learn, and inspire each other at our annual Looker Hackathon. More than 400 participants from 93 countries joined together, hacked away for 48 hours and created 52 applications, tools, and data experiences.


  • Hear that? How we developed the charging sound for ChromeOS

    Learn how Google teams worked together to create a new charging sound for ChromeOS.


  • It’s past time for Google to deliver on the promised Chromebook Plus AI

    It’s a bit tough to believe, but it has been a solid four and a half months since the debut and launch of Chromebook Plus.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 122 (122.0.6261.43) 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.


  • 11 Ways You Win with ChromeOS Flex

    11 Ways You Win with ChromeOS Flex

    It’s estimated that cyber crimes will cost $10.5 trillion annually by 2025.1 How are you planning to protect your business from this growing threat?


  • 6 things you can do with Chrome on iOS

    6 things you can do with Chrome on iOS

    Chrome is easy to set up on your iPhone or iPad, and helps make browsing the web easier and safer.


  • Big Chromebook Plus, even bigger savings

    Big Chromebook Plus, even bigger savings

    The Chromebook Plus deals space is a shifty one these days. It almost has the feel of watching a basketball game where players are brought on and off of the bench as the game goes on. One week we’ll have one lineup, and the next we’ll see it all change.


  • There’s a good chance that Google’s recent AI rebranding might have left you feeling a little confused.


  • Chrome for Android Update

       Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 121 (121.0.6167.178) 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.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Stable channel has been updated to 121.0.6167.184 for Mac and Linux and 121.0.6167.184/185 to Windows which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.


  • Extended Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 120.0.6099.291 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.


  • Your RAGs powered by Google Search technology, part 2

    Your RAGs powered by Google Search technology, part 2

    In the first post of this series, we explored the concept of retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and how the same technologies that power Google Search can greatly enhance the effectiveness of the information retrieval capabilities of a RAG system.


  • Announcing the general availability of Network Function Optimizer for GKE Enterprise

    Traditionally, customers have relied on VMs to run their network-intensive applications.


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