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More Chromium project code hints at Google Assistant nearing Chrome OS launch

Avatar for Joe Maring Jul 26 2017 - 12:13 pm PT
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Last week, we reported that commits throughout code for Chrome OS had been spotted that revealed the incoming launch of Google Assistant on Chrome OS. This was evident thanks to code referring to keyboard shortcuts that would allow the Assistant to be prompted.

Now, yet another commit has been spotted that further reiterates Google Assistant’s imminent launch on the operating system.

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Google’s instant tethering feature appears to be headed to Chromebooks

Avatar for Ben Schoon Jun 2 2017 - 9:46 am PT
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Last year Google unveiled a powerful new feature for Nexus/Pixel users — instant tethering. Between a Google phone and Google tablet, users could easily activate the tethering feature without ever pulling out their smartphone. Now, as Android tablets continue to fall off the map, Google seems to be bringing this feature to Chrome OS.


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Android apps arrive on Chromebooks with Chrome OS Dev 53, Play Store live on ASUS Flip

Avatar for Abner Li Jun 17 2016 - 12:00 am PT
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Announced at Google I/O 2016, Androids apps and the Play Store are now officially on Chromebooks. Chrome OS 53 is rolling out now to all devices in the developer channel, but the Play Store is only showing up on the ASUS Chromebook Flip. Early users are reporting bugs, but reactions are generally positive with performance improvements over Android apps installed via ARC Welder.


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Chrome OS 49 provides an updated look at Material browser, updates audio player

Avatar for Abner Li Mar 15 2016 - 10:44 am PT
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Chrome 49 was released earlier this month to browsers and Android. It added many new APIs and under-the-hood changes for developers, but was mostly lacking new user features. Version 49 for Chrome OS, on the other hand, introduces a Material Design audio player and provides an updated look at what the Material redesign of the browser will look like.


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