The lack of multiple user profiles and seamless user switching is probably one of Chrome OS’ biggest issues. Other major operating systems allow you to create multiple user profiles, a very important feature for family computers. A Chrome OS device is many times used as a family device, due to its web-centric nature. Anyone can […]
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LTE Chromebook Pixels to arrive as soon as April 12th
If you ordered your LTE-enabled Chromebook Pixel you are probably biting your nails right now. Google had promised these devices would ship on the 8th so this bad boy should show up at your doorsteps any day now. Don’t worry, friends! Google is now confirming that the $1,449 laptop should start showing up as soon […]
Chrome OS getting an on-screen keyboard?
Many of our readers have expressed their desires for a Chrome OS tablet. The idea seems a bit off, but we have already moved to touchscreen Chromebooks with the Pixel, who is to say the next step isn’t a Chrome OS tablet? If you are hoping this will happen, today’s news will be the highlight […]
Chrome Beta for mobile updated – full screen, wireless printing and more
Chrome Beta for Android and iOS has been updated with a generous list of improvements. For those who don’t know, Chrome Beta is a separate Chrome app meant to be used by early adopters. It gets updates and new features before the stable release, but this comes with the price of having to experience more […]
Samsung to release an upgraded Chromebook soon?
The Samsung Chromebook has been the most successful Chrome OS device so far. It only makes sense that Samsung would continue to follow a similar path for upcoming Chromebooks, and it seems the Korean manufacturer might be planning to release a direct successor. Recent Chromium code has been showing a device code-named “Daisy_Spring”. This device […]
Google Babel leaks, displays what it could look like in Gmail
Google’s unified messaging service has been the topic of interest around here these past few weeks. The services promises to integrate Google’s messaging services, resulting in a product that offers the best of all. Rumors indicate that this will come to Gmail, as well, and today’s leaks may be proof of that. These images come […]
Google Now shows up in Chrome Canary – solid evidence that it’s coming
We have been hearing rumors about Android’s Google Now coming to Chrome, but today we have some solid evidence of the service’s existence. Google Now has shown up as an experimental feature in Google Chrome Canary! If you haven’t heard of Chrome Canary, it is a version of Google Chrome that is purely meant for […]
Chrome OS file manager could soon support third-party cloud services like Dropbox
Chrome OS’ strengths and weaknesses both lie on the fact that it operates from “the cloud” (internet). The device is already limited and having more limitations applied is simply not good. A Chromium team member understands this and has filed a request for Chrome OS to support cloud services other than Google Drive. “The basic […]
Chrome for Android updated with password and autofill sync
A huge reason why it can be annoying to use the mobile browser is how much harder it can be to operate in a smaller screen. This becomes a larger problem when one needs to fill out forms, which involves selecting different boxes and alternatively typing in a small keyboard. I would rather wait until […]
Google Voice Chrome extension update brings desktop notifications
Fellow Google Voice and Chrome users surely have the service’s Chrome extension installed. The extension allows you to quickly read messages, send them, listen to voicemail and control other Google Voice functions. It turns Google Voice into the ultimate synchronization tool between the smartphone and the browser/desktop – and it just got a little better! […]
Here are the Best Google April Fools’ jokes and pranks
It’s April Fool’s day, guys! By now you are probably questioning anything you see online. All the companies are releasing fake/funny videos and we just don’t know what is real and what is fake. Some people might still be clueless about what’s going on, though, so here are the best jokes to try and prank […]
Rumored Google “Babel” unified messaging service gets detailed
Rumors of a unified messaging service from Google have been present since February, but the rumor mill started spinning at full speed recently. Reports and rumors have been hinting at a possible name. It was believed to be “Babble” at first, but more details have emerged with a much more reasonable name and details about […]
Chrome Beta for Android updated with plethora of fixes
Chrome Beta for Android has just received an update. While it doesn’t bring any new or exciting features, it will get rid of some user headaches. The update consists of a series of bug fixes, mostly vide-related. This release contains a few new fixes including: 177258 – Video Controls disappear for small screen embedded videos […]
Do you like Chrome’s spellcheck? Most recent update may improve it
Google has just updated Chrome’s stable channel to version 26.0.1410.43. The update comes with the usual bug fixes and stability upgrades, but what may be more interesting to us (the end consumer) is the improvement in Chrome’s spellcheck. To start off, the spellcheck settings and dictionary can now sync across devices. This is a very […]
Developer François Beaufort hired by Google – leaks to disappear?
If there is a Chrome-related leak rolling around the internet, you can be almost sure popular developer François Beaufort is somehow related to it. The Chrome OS fan base has been blessed by his many contributions to the community. He has given us info on the Chromebook Pixel, the rumored Google “Babble” project and many […]
LTE Chromebook Pixel to be shipping on April 8th
Many of us still can’t justify paying $1,299 for the Chromebook Pixel, even if it does have one of the best displays in the market and a stunning design. It is just too much money for a limited web-based computer, but it represents the future of Chrome OS. These devices can be high-quality computers – […]
Chrome World Wide Maze uses Android devices as a gaming controller [VIDEO]
Google Experiments are always fun to play around with, but we haven’t been this excited about one for a very long time. World Wide Maze is not only cool, but it displays what the future of internet/cloud gaming could be like. The experiment turns any website into a maze where a Chrome ball has to […]
Rapportive Chrome Extension review [VIDEO]
If your work requires any form of email socializing, Rapportive is the Chrome extension you have been looking for. Breaking the ice over an internet conversation can be hard, which makes it more complicated for your audience to connect to you. What Rapportive does is give you information about your recipient straight from your email […]
Google Reader scheduled to shut down – let’s try and keep it alive by signing this petition
Google dropped the bomb on us last night when they announced that Google Reader was to be shut down by July 1st. Many Chrome users are avid users of the RSS service, making it hard to understand that the numbers are going down. In our circle, it just seems like everyone is using Google Reader, […]
500px Chrome app review [VIDEO]
500px is one of the most recognized photography communities, featuring work from some of the most recognized photographers in the world. If you want to have your breath taken away, you can be sure 500px will get the job done, and now it is available as a Chrome app. The app was mostly designed with […]
Andy Rubin leaves Android team, hands down position to Chrome’s Sundar Pichai
Andy Rubin has been leading the Android team since its acquisition, giving him a very respected reputation at Google. It is true that without him Android probably wouldn’t be the same, but now that the ecosystem has become as successful as it is, we may need some change. Andy Rubin is stepping down as the […]
The new $279.99 Acer C710-2055 – Acer C7 Chromebook upgraded
Acer has decided to surprise us with a rather nice upgrade to its current $200 Acer C7. The new Acer C710-2055 comes with some significant improvements, as well as a higher $279.99 price tag, but is it worth it? One of the main complaints about the Acer C7 was its lack of battery life. The […]
Netflix now available from your Samsung Chromebook!
We live in an age when Netflix compatibility can mean the difference between purchasing a device or not. At the very least, it is an important factor to consider when shopping around. We are sure many users have felt pretty upset about the Samsung Chromebook’s inability to play Netflix content, but this discrepancy is now […]
Spotify web app now available from the Chrome Store
So we have a bit of good and bad news. The good news is Spotify has just released its web app and it is now available from the Chrome Web Store! The bad news is not everyone will really be able to enjoy it at its full capacity. Spotify’s internet player is currently under closed […]
Lenovo X131e Chromebook getting free 100 GB Google Drive promotion!
Purchasing a Chromebook can bring forth many benefits, but one of the best deals is being able to get 100 free GB of Google Drive storage for 2 years. The Lenovo X131e hadn’t been added to the list of devices compatible with this freebie until now. Popular Chrome developer François Beaufort has found a bit […]