Apple at the moment is facing a lot of regulatory pressure, both in Europe and in the US, which leads people to wonder why it wasn’t more flexible in the run-up to the current battles? Let’s be clear: there’s 100 billion reasons why it has put up such a fight.

Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to ChromeOS version 15823.16.0 with Chrome Browser version 124.0.6367.24 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bug Visit our Chrome OS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels?

Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7? This feature made it easy and simple to share files among PCs on your home network. Then Microsoft axed it in Windows 10, making the sharing-files-between-PCs experience more complicated.

  Hello, Everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 123 (123.0.6312.99) 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 Extended Stable channel has been updated to 122.0.6261.156 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.

The Stable channel has been updated to 123.0.6312.105/.106/.107 for Windows and Mac and 123.0.6312.105 to Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the Log.

The Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15786.41.0 Browser version: 123.0.6312.94 for most ChromeOS devices.

Microsoft is extending a move it’s already taken in the European Union (EU) to unbundle its Teams collaboration app from its Microsoft Office suite for global customers in a bid to avoid further antitrust scrutiny or litigation, both in Europe and abroad.

One of the new Chromebook Plus models from Acer has been an interesting device to say the least. Only available at Costco, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is one that many users may never come across unless they are members of a local Costco store.

Is ‘declutter’ even a real word? Regardless of whether it is or not, you know what we’re talking about, here. Declutter conjures up images of cleaning up, organizing, and introducing organization to an otherwise disorganized thing.

Declares victory in settlement of class action lawsuit, but individual claims remain possible In hopes of settling a lawsuit challenging its data collection practices, Google has agreed to destroy web browsing data it collected from users browsing in Chrome’s private modes – which weren’t as private as you might have thought.…

Remember that class-action lawsuit accusing Google of sneaky data collection in Incognito mode? Well, it’s finally settled, and your incognito browsing habits might be a little more private now.

Google LLC will delete or anonymize millions of data points collected about users to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over Chrome’s Incognito mode. The plan was detailed in court documents made public today.

Remember that whole “hardware limitations” debacle with the Pixel 8?

We’re excited to announce a major enhancement to Google Cloud Backup and DR, making it simpler than ever to safeguard your critical Google Compute Engine virtual machines (VMs).

Google Cloud Next, our global exhibition of inspiration, innovation, and education, is coming to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas starting Tuesday, April 9.

Our final Chromebook Plus review is already filmed and in the editing process, so to say I know a thing or two about these new devices from Google at this point is a bit of an understatement.

Meetings have been problematic for decades. They’re often used as a catch-all solution to unresolved problems. And a chronic lack of meeting discipline means that, for all the time spent getting people together, little is accomplished.

Google has “accidentally” dropped a clue on its Android website that suggests Apple might moving to implement their promised RCS implementation this fall according to a report from 9to5 Google.

This morning, a massive deal arrived that saw the powerful, well-equipped ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip drop in price all the way down to just $599.99. That $270 savings is significant because price has been one of the primary reasons many potential Chromebook buyers have likely passed on this device.

Lenovo’s super-compact Chromebox Micro has finally arrived at our office, and let me tell you, this little thing is wild. Remember all that hype about it being pocket-sized? Lenovo wasn’t kidding.

Finally! Debuted at CES 2023 and released in late February right after, the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip is a device that I’ve been very happy with since it showed up. What’s not to like?

Though most companies have settled on return-to-office (RTO) policies now that COVID-19 is no longer considered a global health emergency, many continue to adjust their practices, often to the detriment of their workforce.

Hello All,The Dev channel has been updated to ChromeOS version 15823.11.0 with Chrome Browser version 124.0.6367.18 for most ChromeOS devices.

The Dev channel has been updated to 125.0.6382.3 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.

When you know you have an Interaction to Next Paint (INP) problem but only have a page URL as a starting point, you can use the DevTools Performance panel to identify the issue. Learn how to record interactions to find poor responsiveness and the code that’s causing it.

We’re back with another episode of The Chrome Cast podcast and on this week’s show, we discuss some new, interesting hardware we’ve been testing.

With Chromebooks, there’s not a ton of pressure on users to own a Pixel phone to get all the best Chromebook+Smartphone features, but there is a little bit of that.

Next ’24 returns to Las Vegas, April 9 -11 and promises to be larger and offer an even greater level of technical depth than ever before.

Each week that passes, I’m more and more baffled by the long-standing, ongoing sale that is happening for the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus. Frankly, it doesn’t make sense for a Chromebook this good to be at a price this low for this long.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 125 (125.0.6379.6) 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.18) 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.

Interaction to Next Paint (INP) identifies slow responses to user interactions, helping you improve the performance of your page. Products Mentioned: Chrome DevTools, Web Vitals

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.18) 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

We’ve already talked quite a bit about the new Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk here on Chrome Unboxed and on the Chrome Cast Podcast, but things are a bit different now: it’s actually in the office.