Google Chrome OS News & Updates

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Google's Chrome OS has successfully managed to carve our a sizeable market chunk for itself, primarily in the education field. Now, as the unique OS is officially enjoying growing Android app support and on its way to a new Android-inspired, touch-friendly UI update, it appears to be expanding on to tablets as well.

Chrome OS spotted running on an Acer tablet in the wild

 

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After Launching on the Google Pixelbook, Google Assistant is Being Added to Chrome OS

 

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Chrome developers are working on project Crostini to bring containers for running Linux VMs on Chrome OS.

Chrome OS could be getting containers for running Linux VMs | ZDNet

 

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Chrome OS testing new wallpaper picker and system tray dark theme, you can try them now

 

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Chrome OS is Testing Android-like Lock Screen Notifications

 

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Almost two weeks after Chrome 65 arrived on Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux, it is now available for Chrome OS. On the security front, this update notably patches against Spectre variant 2 and Meltdown on older Intel devices. There are also a number of user-facing and enterprise changes in this version.

Chrome OS 65 rolling out w/ more Spectre & Meltdown patches, local file search, & video profile pictures

 

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Google Chrome is getting a big upgrade with the ability to run Linux apps, with a preview set to be released on the Google Pixelbook.

Chrome OS is getting full-fledged Linux apps

 

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Google readies Chrome OS for detachable screen laptops and web apps that run outside the browser.

Google's Chrome OS 67 is out: Progressive Webs Apps, plus 2-in-1 Chromebooks boost | ZDNet

 

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Google Assistant will be Enabled by default in Chrome OS 77