When people ask me why I prefer Android over that (cough, cough) other mobile platform, the answer is a little complicated.

We are pleased to announce that Meta Llama 3 will be available today on Vertex AI Model Garden. Like its predecessors, Llama 3 is freely licensed for research as well as many commercial applications.

The Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15786.58.0 Browser version: 123.0.6312.132 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 125 (125.0.6422.3) 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.Krishna GovindGoogle Chrome

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 125 (125.0.6422.3) 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.

It’s been a few months since the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 drastically fell in price all the way down to $349 and then on to only $299 a week later.

With the arrival of ChromeOS 119 in late 2023, the updated, Material You makeover for Chrome arrived for Chromebooks. Well, sort of. It was there for some, not there for others, and it’s been a bit hit-or-miss in the updates ever since.

The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 125 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 125.0.6422.

Storage-dense workloads need consistent performance, high SSD density, and predictable maintenance that preserves SSD data. Last week at Google Cloud Next ‘24, we announced the general availability of the Z3 machine series, our first storage-optimized VM family.

Right off the bat, here, let me make this 100% clear: this new-to-me feature may have been around for a little while.

YouTube is cracking down on mobile ad blockers. In an update on Monday, the platform warns that if you use a third-party app to watch YouTube without ads, you might experience playback issues.

Is someone watching your PC’s webcam? Modern laptops are packed with webcam LEDs, privacy shutters, and even switches that physically disconnect the webcam to ensure you have control. Windows has a variety of useful settings, too — but those software options aren’t perfect.

Let’s get real for a minute: Much as the companies that create productivity apps would like to think otherwise, most of us don’t work and live entirely within any single software ecosystem. Sure, maybe you use Google Workspace for your email, word processing, and file storing.

Written by: Gabby Roncone, Dan Black, John Wolfram, Tyler McLellan, Nick Simonian, Ryan Hall, Anton Prokopenkov, Luke Jenkins, Dan Perez, Lexie Aytes, Alden Wahlstrom   With Russia’s full-scale invasion in its third year, Sandworm (aka FROZENBARENTS) remains a formidable threat to Ukraine.

LTS-120 is being updated in the LTS channel to 120.0.6099.308 (Platform Version: 15662.104.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.

The Dev channel has been updated to 125.0.6420.3 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.

 Hello, Everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 124 (124.0.6367.54) 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. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

The Stable channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.60/.61 for Windows and Mac and 124.0.6367.60 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 Extended Stable channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.60/.

Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to ChromeOS version 15823.30.0 with Chrome Browser version 124.0.6367.66 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?

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) has emerged as a leading container orchestration platform for deploying and managing containerized applications.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 124 (124.0.6367.68) 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.

When picking up a Chromebook, there are a lot of factors to consider. Screen size, build quality, processor speed, port selection, form factor, keyboard/trackpad quality, etc. all play a big part in how any individual will enjoy or dislike their Chromebook experience.

I’ve reviewed a lot of Chromebooks. Nearly all of them, actually, and it is pretty rare that I get my hands on a device, spend a bit of time with it, form an opinion, and then feel the need to retract that opinion months later.

Chrome 124 is rolling out now! There are two new APIs that allow the declarative shadow DOM to be used from JavaScript. You can use streams in Web Sockets. View Transitions get a little better. And there’s plenty more.

The Beta channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.60 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 Stable channel has been updated to 124.0.6367.60 for Windows and 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.

I know a title like that is a pretty loaded one and, to be fair, that’s on purpose. We want you to read this and watch the video, but the reasons are likely a bit different than what you came in thinking they are.

The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 15849.0.0 Browser version: 125.0.6411.0 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.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 124 (124.0.6367.54) 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.

When I talk about my favorite deals, it doesn’t always mean I’m talking about my favorite devices.

Google is currently testing an integration between Chrome and Gemini, their ChatGPT competitor. You can now use a shortcut, @gemini, from your addressbar. Here is how to use Gemini with Google Chrome. Using Gemini with Chrome Before we get started, this is an experimental feature.

We know you are hard at work as ChromeOS administrators. Across the globe, you are managing millions of ChromeOS Devices in education and businesses across the globe.

It looks like the famed Google Graveyard is set to claim yet another service – VPN by Google One is shutting down.

If you are a user of the Chrome Side Panel on your Chromebook or other laptop, get ready for a change in how you manage that section of your browser.

Google Cloud Next made a big splash in Las Vegas this week! From our opening keynote showcasing incredible customer momentum to exciting product announcements, we covered how AI is transforming the way that companies work. You can catch up on the highlights in our 14 minute keynote recap!