Neowin News Feed for: Chromeos

Google unveils Googlebook, a new Gemini-first laptop category powered by a new modern OS

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:48:01 +0000

Unlike its budget-friendly predecessor, the new Googlebook focuses on high-end hardware, directly competing with specialized AI PC features. Read more...

Google wants you to run Windows apps on Chromebooks with Cameyo

Usama Jawad — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:52:01 +0000

In a bid to win more business customers, Google has relaunched Cameyo in hopes that organizations will purchase Chromebooks and just virtualize Windows apps. Read more...

Acer's new Chromebook Plus Spin 514 expands Google's AI-powered ChromeOS line-up

Fiza Ali — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:22:01 +0000

Google expands the Chromebook Plus lineup with Acer's Spin 514, highlighting the growing integration of AI and performance across the ChromeOS ecosystem. Read more...

Google's Android for PC platform teased by Qualcomm CEO

Paul Hill — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:30:01 +0000

At a Qualcomm event, Google and the chipmaker teased that Android is coming to the PC. Qualcomm's CEO said he has seen the software and can't wait to use it full-time. Read more...

Google offers temporary fixes for ChromeOS device login failures

David Uzondu — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:50:01 +0000

ChromeOS M139 users experiencing login problems can expect a fix soon, but Google has shared two workarounds you can use right now. Read more...

ChromeOS M137 goes stable, bringing new Face Control policy and more

David Uzondu — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:24:01 +0000

Google has rolled out ChromeOS M137 to the stable channel, bringing useful upgrades like an event-based logging system, improved accessibility features, and more. Read more...

How Google killed my excitement in operating system upgrades

Paul Hill — Sat, 03 May 2025 10:40:01 +0000

In this editorial, I explore how Google killed my excitement in operating system upgrades. Despite this, there is a bit of a twist to my opinion on the matter. Read more...

Google brings ChromeOS M135 to the stable channel, with improved mouse support and more

David Uzondu — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:16:01 +0000

ChromeOS M135 has landed in the stable channel, bringing several improvements that will roll out over the next few days. Read more...

ChromeOS M133 goes stable with extended language support and new enhancements

Jay Kakade — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:14:02 +0000

Google has officially rolled out ChromeOS M133 to the Stable channel, introducing new features like face-controlled navigation, Bluetooth Mic Super Resolution, and an enhanced Welcome Tour. Read more...

Google rolls out 'Face control' for Chromebook for a hands-free experience

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:44:01 +0000

Google announced that it has started rolling out the new Face Control feature for Chromebook owners with limited mobility. Read more...

Google reportedly working on a Pixel Laptop powered by Android

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:10:01 +0000

Latest reports suggest that Google may be working on a Pixel Laptop, which could run on Android and is internally codenamed 'Snowy'. Read more...

Google acquires Cameyo to help stream Windows apps on Chromebooks for businesses

John Callaham — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:18:01 +0000

Google announced today it is acquiring Cameyo, a company that offers a service that can stream Windows apps from the cloud. Google will use the technology to run Windows apps on Chromebooks. Read more...

Google unveils Game Dashboard for Chromebooks and Chromebook Plus laptops

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 May 2024 16:44:01 +0000

Google has unveiled a new ChromeOS feature called Game Dashboard that allows you to map game controls and record and share your gameplay sessions. It also showed off a new Chromebook for gaming. Read more...

Google reportedly showed ChromeOS running via a virtual machine on an Android phone

John Callaham — Mon, 13 May 2024 20:32:01 +0000

During a recent private event, Google reportedly showed off a special version of its Chromium OS that was running, via a virtual machine, on one of its Android-based Pixel 8 smartphones. Read more...

Chromebook might reportedly get the Spatial Audio feature for immersive listening

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 11 May 2024 04:36:01 +0000

A new set of code changes have appeared suggesting that Chromebooks could soon get the Spatial Audio feature that will enable a more immersive listening experience via your stereo headphones. Read more...

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...

Google will offer automatic software updates on Chromebooks for 10 years

John Callaham — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:34:01 +0000

Google stated that starting in 2024, all Chromebooks from 2021 and beyond will get automatic 10-year updates, with older models getting the option to extend updates to 10 years as well. Read more...

Google bakes an image to text converter into Chrome browser, adds tile paring in Meet

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:58:01 +0000

A new accessibility feature is making its way to the Chrome web browser. It's an image-to-text converter that can analyze text in PDFs, making it readable for the browser's built-in screen reader. Read more...

Create a homemade movie with this new Google Photos feature on Chromebook

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:56:01 +0000

Google has brought video editing support to the Google Photos app on Chromebook. In a blog post, it has shared tips on how to create a movie using the app and the advanced tools provided. Read more...

Intel working on new Meteor Lake L4 cache for faster next-gen Windows, Linux, Chrome booting

Sayan Sen — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:28:01 +0000

Intel is making a new L4 cache specifically designed for improving boot times on its next-gen Meteor Lake processors. This means we could expect faster booting on next-gen Windows 11, and more. Read more...

How to view CPU usage, battery health, and memory usage in ChromeOS Flex

Paul Hill — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:24:01 +0000

Google's ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex have diagnostic tools to let you learn about your battery's health, CPU usage, and memory usage. Unfortunately, they're buried, here's how to get to them. Read more...

PSA: It's now possible to set up a ChromeOS Flex USB on Linux systems

Paul Hill — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:56:01 +0000

Linux users can now write ChromeOS Flex to a USB device using the command line. It's unclear how long this has been an option but previously you needed Windows, macOS, or ChromeOS to make the USB. Read more...

Every fifth PC runs Windows 11 as the OS reaches its all-time high

Taras Buria — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 15:34:01 +0000

The latest StatCounter data reveals Windows 11's continuous growth. According to the March 2023 report, Windows 11 now has almost 21% of the market, while Windows 10 also keeps gaining users. Read more...

Rumble support for Xbox controllers on Linux could arrive soon

Paul Hill — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 20:58:01 +0000

A Google engineer has been plugging away at adding rumble support for some Xbox One controllers to Linux. If the patch is accepted, support could arrive with Linux 6.4 due in several months. Read more...

Chromebooks may soon be able to use a custom keyboard shortcuts app

John Callaham — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:30:01 +0000

The beta version of ChromeOS 111 includes a new keyboard shortcuts app that, when it goes live, could be a huge help for many Chromebook owners who want to create custom key configurations. 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...

Meet SH1mmer, the big bad Chromebook exploit no one is talking about

Dean Howell — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:19:09 +0000

SH1MMER, a dangerous new ChromeOS exploit that was released on Friday the 13th, has flown under the radar for two weeks, and there's nothing stopping you from having a little fun with it. Read more...

Acer unveils business-friendly Chromebox CXI5 and Enterprise CXI5 Chromeboxes at CES 2023

Paul Hill — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:42:01 +0000

Acer has unveiled its Acer Chromebox CXI5, Enterprise CXI5, and Add-In-One 24 display. They will go on sale in North America and the EMEA regions in the first quarter, read on for the pricing details. Read more...

Steam enters beta on ChromeOS 108 following seven-month alpha period

Paul Hill — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 01:17:56 +0000

Steam has been graduated to beta quality in ChromeOS. To use the gaming software, Chromebook users must be running ChromeOS 108 (Beta channel) on a supported device with qualifying hardware. Read more...

Google and Framework launch a Chromebook with customizable ports and more

Anushe Fawaz — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:04:01 +0000

Framework and Google have partnered to launch the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition that lets users select the ports they need on their laptop, comes with customizable Bezels, and more. Read more...

Google Chrome and ChromeOS usage restricted in Dutch schools due to data privacy concerns

Usama Jawad — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 07:42:01 +0000

A Dutch national watchdog has placed restrictions over the use of Google Chrome and ChromeOS due to its concerns about data collection and privacy. Improvements in both products are expected by 2023. Read more...

Chrome OS comes to Windows and Mac with Chrome OS Flex, now generally available

Sayan Sen — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:02 +0000

Google's new Chrome OS Flex is out of early testing and is now generally available. Chrome OS Flex basically brings a lot of the benefits of Chrome OS to Windows and Mac, barring a few caveats. Read more...

New Windows 11 "EdgeOS" fake screenshot is actually not too far from reality

Sayan Sen — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 21:42:01 +0000

A screenshot of a new Windows 11-based EdgeOS has been posted by a popular leakster. And even though the image is clearly faked, the current state of Edge and its feature-set is not too far from it. Read more...

Google Project Zero exposes high severity USB vulnerability in Chrome OS

Usama Jawad — Fri, 27 May 2022 07:48:01 +0000

Google's Project Zero team has publicly exposed a high severity flaw related to how Chrome OS handles USB authentication when a device is locked. It's unclear as to when a fix will be available. Read more...

Google boasts that Chrome's multitasking usage increases 18x on large screens

Usama Jawad — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:50:01 +0000

Google has shared the results of its recent research into the usage of Chrome's multitasking features on large screen devices, such as those running Android 12L. The results are promising so far. Read more...

Google announces Android 12L for large screens devices, Developer Preview now available

Usama Jawad — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:52:02 +0000

Google has announced a new "feature drop" for Android 12, called Android 12L. This variant of the OS is optimized for large screen devices, such as tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS machines. Read more...