Neowin News Feed for: Chromebooks

The new App Mall for ChromeOS to make app discovery a breeze on Chromebooks

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 09 May 2024 06:18:01 +0000

Google is spotted working on a new 'App Mall' for Chromebooks, currently available in preview, that will be a centralized location for users to explore the best apps and games for ChromeOS devices. Read more...

ChromeOS M124 brings faster split-screen setup, Fast Pair for mice, and more

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 03 May 2024 16:06:01 +0000

ChromeOS M124 update is now rolling out to the stable channel for supported Chromebooks and ChromeOS devices. It brings five new features along with a Material You makeover for the Settings page. Read more...

ChromeOS can now be used to open and edit Microsoft 365 files directly on Chromebooks

John Callaham — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:20:01 +0000

Google is rolling out a new feature in ChromeOS that will now allow Chromebook users to open, use, and edit Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in the Chromebook Files app. Read more...

Official Pixel Buds PWA arrives on Chromebooks

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:24:01 +0000

A new progressive web app (PWA) for Pixel Buds is now available on Google Play Store. As of now, the Pixel Buds PWA, that lets users manage various features, only works on Google's Chromebooks. Read more...

New Pixel Buds Pro colours complement Pixel 8 Series and Pixel Watch 2

Paul Hill — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:57:59 +0000

Google has unveiled two new colours of its Pixel Buds Pro earphones; Bay and Porcelain. It has also released a new update for new and existing users which improves the capabilities of the earphones. Read more...

Chromebooks might get a low cost MacBook rival from Apple next year

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:32:01 +0000

A new report claims Apple is working on a cheaper MacBook version that is expected to be launched sometime in 2024. The alleged MacBook series is expected to rival Chromebooks in the education sector. Read more...

Chromebook users can now get free NVIDIA GeForce NOW Priority memberships for three months

Anushe Fawaz — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:10:01 +0000

Google has teamed up with NVIDIA to offer all Chromebook users the perk of free three-month trials for GeForce NOW Priority memberships. These let users cut long waiting times to play games and more. Read more...

Future Chromebooks could get ultra-wideband (UWB) technology

Anurag Singh — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 08:32:01 +0000

Google is reportedly prepping ultra-wideband (UWB) tech for Chromebooks. A few use cases for the technology are being tested but it could be a while before the first device appears. Read more...

Tablet shipments decline in Q2 while Chromebooks stay resilient

Paul Hill — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:52:01 +0000

Tablets fell sharply in the second quarter year-over-year while Chromebooks were pretty flat. The position of Chromebooks was described as resilient given the current market conditions. Read more...

There's more cost cutting moves being made at Google including less staplers and tape

John Callaham — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:20:01 +0000

Internal memos and companywide emails show that Google is trying to save money by cutting back on certain items and employee services which include getting Chromebooks instead of Apple MacBooks Read more...

Minecraft Trial for Chromebooks is being soft launched in several markets

John Callaham — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:46:02 +0000

This version of the open ended game is a trial version of Minecraft, designed to find bugs and other technical issues with the game on Chromebooks, likely before it's fully released. Read more...

It's possible Google may be working to add Bard AI chatbot support to ChromeOS

John Callaham — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:46:01 +0000

Recent code changes on the Chromium Google Source site hint that the company may be preparing to test a "Conversational Search" feature in the ChromeOS launcher, perhaps as a way to add Bard support. Read more...

Bad economic conditions knock tablet and Chromebook shipment figures

Paul Hill — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:14:01 +0000

The analyst firm IDC has found that tablet and Chromebook sales have continued falling in the third quarter. It's partly to do with lessening demand following lockdowns, but also due to a bad economy. Read more...

Google disbands Pixelbook team as it attempts to become more streamlined

Alap Naik Desai — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:42:01 +0000

Google has disbanded the Pixelbook team and has stopped work on the next-gen device as it seeks to streamline operations. Those looking for Chromebooks will still be able to buy them from other OEMs. Read more...

IDC says tablet shipment growth remained flat in Q2 YoY while Chromebooks declined sharply

Paul Hill — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 06:36:01 +0000

IDC says tablets saw flat growth year-over-year in the second quarter, while Chromebook shipments declined over 50% as demand lessens. Lenovo was the biggest loser in tablets and HP in Chromebooks. Read more...

Chromebooks to get new video editing features in the next few months

Paul Hill — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:56:01 +0000

Google has said more video editing features will be landing on Chromebooks in the next few months. The headline feature is Google Photos movie editor, which will stitch films together for you. Read more...

Google is turbocharging Fast Pair by boosting support for TVs and smart home devices

Paul Hill — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:08:01 +0000

Google has said that it will be supercharging Fast Pair to enable more compatibility between a wide range of devices including TVs, smartwatches, phones, vehicles, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs. Read more...

Chromebooks saw 275% growth in 1Q21 according to Canalys

Paul Hill — Tue, 04 May 2021 23:58:01 +0000

The analyst firm Canalys has revealed Chromebooks have been one of the main drivers of PC sales after reporting a 275% growth in 1Q21. It also said that the tablet market has been performing well. Read more...

Chrome OS 88 introduces password-less sign-in for some websites

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:32:01 +0000

With Chrome OS 88, you can now sign in to a website that supports WebAuthn by just using the PIN or fingerprint ID you're using to sign in to your Chromebook, no need for your password. Read more...

Canalys: Global PC market saw 25% YoY growth in 4Q20

Paul Hill — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:26:01 +0000

Canalys has reported that the PC market saw 25% growth YoY in 4Q20. The market also had a great 2020 in general as people sought out new computers to help them work from home during the pandemic. Read more...

Chrome OS 87 adds Bluetooth device battery levels and tab search

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:04:02 +0000

Google is rolling out a new update to Chrome OS, bringing it to version 87 just like the browser. The update includes the ability to see battery levels of connected Bluetooth accessories. Read more...

Chrome OS 86 focuses on accessibility improvements

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:58:01 +0000

Google is rolling out a new update for Chrome OS, bringing it to version 86 to align with the Chrome browser. This release focuses on accessibility improvements, with new cursor colors and more. Read more...

Google adds new 'Premium' games tab to Play Store for Chromebooks as game usage "triples"

Abhay V — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:32:01 +0000

Google has detailed the gaming abilities of Chromebooks, boasting of streaming services like Stadia and GeForce NOW. It adds that gaming apps' usage has tripled in the last few months. Read more...

Chrome OS 85 brings Wi-Fi password sync, simplified settings, and more

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:52:01 +0000

Google has gone over the new additions in the latest Chrome OS update, which brings it to version 85. The update brings the ability to sync Wi-Fi passwords across devices and simplified settings. Read more...

Acer introduces new Chromebook Spin 713 based on Intel's Project Athena

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:14:01 +0000

Among its many announcements today, Acer also introduced a couple of new convertible Chromebooks. The Chromebook Spin 713 is Acer's first Chromebook based on Intel's Project Athena. Read more...

Google is reportedly working on a custom chipset for Pixel and Chromebook devices

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:42:01 +0000

Google is reportedly working on designing a custom chipset to power future Pixel devices, as well as Chromebooks. The company is said to be working with Samsung, who will build the chips. Read more...

Google brings new Android-like gesture navigation features to Chromebooks

Abhay V — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:06:01 +0000

Google is beginning the rollout of Chrome 81 that brings new gesture navigation features to tablet mode on Chrome OS. Other improvements include a new tab switcher UI for the browser. Read more...

Samsung's $999 Galaxy Chromebook is arriving on April 6

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:30:01 +0000

Samsung's premium-tier Galaxy Chromebook, first announced at CES 2020, is now slated to release in the U.S. on April 6. It has a Comet Lake Intel Core i5 and a 4K touchscreen with pen support. Read more...

Chrome OS devices now come with longer support for automatic updates

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:02:01 +0000

Google has announced that it's extending the longevity of Chromebooks by enabling longer-term support for automatic updates. New laptops coming this year will get updates until 2028. Read more...

ASUS introduces the premium Chromebook Flip C436

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:50:01 +0000

ASUS is joining the premium Chromebook party this year with the introduction of the Chromebook Flip C436, which runs on Intel's Comet Lake processors and has up to 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Read more...

Chrome OS 79 brings audio playback controls to the lock screen

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 21:44:02 +0000

Google is rolling out a new version of Chrome OS to supported devices, adding audio playback controls to the lock screen. It also makes it easier to manage individual app settings. Read more...

Disney+ doesn't work on Linux yet due to tightened Digital Rights Management

Paul Hill — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:40:01 +0000

DIsney+ does not currently work on Linux systems according to one developer. Hans de Goede has been able to test the product before official launch and revealed that the DRM controls are too tight. Read more...

More Chrome OS devices now support the Google Assistant

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:54:01 +0000

Google has announced that the Google Assistant is now available on more Chromebooks with the latest update for Chrome OS. It can help users create documents, check calendars, and more. Read more...

Acer announces four new Chromebooks aimed at productivity and entertainment

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:04:01 +0000

At IFA 2019, Acer has announced a new lineup of Chromebooks that come in different sizes and form factors. They all feature Gigabit Wi-Fi and USB 3.1 Type-C ports for fast connectivity. Read more...

Chrome OS 76 brings virtual desktops and improved media controls

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:18:01 +0000

Google has released version 76 of Chrome OS to the stable channel. The update brings with it improved media controls and a virtual desktop feature that has been in the works since February. Read more...

Google working on AirDrop rival dubbed Fast Share to replace Android Beam

Paul Hill — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 16:12:01 +0000

A new Android Beam replacement has been uncovered in new versions of Google Play Services. Fast Share uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct to share files to a range of different devices. Read more...

Chrome OS 75 introduces USB support for Android devices in Linux

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:14:01 +0000

Google has released another major update for Chrome OS, bringing it to version 75, on par with the Chrome browser. The update includes support for Android devices over USB in Linux. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: An unlikely partnership, 1903's impending GA, and patches for all

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 19 May 2019 09:46:02 +0000

It's been a reasonably packed week for Microsoft, with not only Patch Tuesday rolling around, but also the announcement of a Minecraft AR title, as well as an unlikely partnership with Sony. Read more...

Chrome OS 74 adds audio output to Linux apps, improved USB camera support

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 01 May 2019 21:02:01 +0000

Google has released version 74 of Chrome OS to the stable release channel, adding support for audio output in Linux apps, USB cameras in the Android Camera app, and PDF annotations. Read more...

Instant Tethering arrives on Chromebook, letting you get online faster

Paul Hill — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 07:16:01 +0000

Google has announced that Instant Tethering is now available on more Chromebooks and Android devices. The feature lets you use the data connection from your phone on your Chromebook more quickly. Read more...