Chrome Beta 32 is a stepping stone into the bright future of Chrome, especially for Android users. Come find out how!
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Chrome OS Dev drops Tar archive file support
Google is dropping support for one of the most popular archive files! Why? We don’t know, but Google is working on a solution for us.
A Journey Through Middle Earth – experience the Hobbit’s land with the latest Chrome Experiment
Take a tour through Middle Earth with interactive features and touch controls. Chrome makes it possible to unite all devices and make a smartphone as feature-rich as a computer. Find out how!
Chrome OS Beta: you can now use alt+tab to access Window Overview
Isn’t it a bit confusing to migrate from a Windows computer to a Chromebook? Mostly because Chrome OS is web-based, but also because devices operate differently. Improvements are coming!
“OK Google” now works with Chromebooks!
You can now start talking to your Chromebook to do a search! Here is how you can activate it. There is much more coming, so come join the conversation!
HTML5 makes filling forms on a smartphone much better with improved keyboard compatibility
We all hate filling forms with a smartphone. I usually just drop what I’m doing and wait until I get home to a computer. Do you feel the same? HTML5 is the answer!
Chrome Apps can now delete local files, but why does it matter?
Chrome now allows apps to take control and delete media files when needed. This can make your media experience much smoother! Click through to find out how.
Google’s Patch Reward Program: fix Chrome/Android bugs and you can earn over $3000
Google is looking for developers to help fix Google’s awesome services! Do you have what it takes? If you do, you can earn some good extra cash.
Google to pay $17 million for violating browser privacy settings
Google is said to have been a bad boy, violating people’s privacy settings! The Search giant is now stuck with 17 million in fees and a lot of shame. What do you think?
How to use Google Now (infographic)
Google has been investing a lot of effort into making Google Now as widespread as possible. The digital assistant is in every Android device and now it’s slowly being migrated to other devices and platforms. Chrome is getting Google Now functionality via conversational voice search, which was announced during Google IO. It will be slightly […]
Using a Chromebook with dual monitors? Glowing indicator tells you where you can drag your window
Need some help recognizing where to drag your window to transfer it to your Chromebook’s second display? Google has put together a real neat indicator for you!
Chrome Canary enables folders in app drawer
You can now organize your Chrome apps in folders! It works much like Android’s folder organization. Click through to see how it works and what you need.
Chrome will let you try apps before installing them!
Tired of installing new Chrome apps just to find out they are no good and having to uninstall them all over? That problem is now gone!
PDF files will now open within Chrome
Chrome Canary now opens PDF files on the browser, by default. Is this the future of Chrome, or another bad idea for Canary?
Chromespot forums: awesome topics and conversations!
Come check out what’s hot at the Chromespot forums! Got something to share? Maybe a question? We can all help you there!
ASUS planning to release 2 affordable Chromebooks in early 2014
Looking to get a new Chromebook? ASUS is planning to launch to soon. They will be affordable and should stack up well against the competition.
What would you do with NFC on your Chromebook?
Google is working on bringing NFC to Chromebooks! In fact, the first app is already being worked on. What would you do with NFC on a Chromebook?
Why can’t we gift apps and media from the Google Play Store yet?
You would think the “Internet Giant” has all its services set up for the digital age. Is Google too busy looking at the big picture and missing all the details?
Google working on auto-update for Android’s WebView (UPDATE: Google’s statement)
If WebView is now based on Chrome, it is only logical that it will get its updates the same way, right? This is hard to accomplish, but Google is working on it!
HP Chromebook 11 being pulled out of shelves everywhere!
Something very odd is going on at all retailers offering the HP Chromebook 11. It seems all stores are taking whatever is in stock and taking it to the back!
Chrome Beta update brings notifications for tabs playing sound, using your webcam or Casting
Don’t you hate when one of your many open tabs starts playing a song and you can’t find where it is coming from? Google has a solution for you!
Would you like your school to use Chromebooks?
Do you think schools are ready to work on the cloud? CCSD is deploying 18,000 Chromebooks to 60+ schools!
Chrome OS Dev now let’s you chat with friends by searching their name
Need an easier way to find and chat with your friends? Google is buttering up a real nice feature for you!
Chrome for Windows will no longer support non-Web Store extensions
Google has found Chrome for Windows is less secure than they wish, so they are taking some drastic measures to keep you safe. Support for non-Web Store extensions is being axed!
Chrome Beta for Android gets a new, simpler tab switcher
Google is getting ready to give the Chrome browser a simpler, more efficient tab switcher. Who will benefit from it? Mostly lower-end KitKat devices, but I happen to love it!