Chromebooks Archives

Chrome Devices With Tablet Mode Getting Android-Like Gesture Navigation

Kellen April 7, 2020

An update rolling out to Chrome OS brings a big change to navigation when in tablet mode. Now, users with a Chrome OS tablet or device that converts into one, you'll be able to breeze around the operating system with Android-like gestures. The latest build of...

Chrome OS Update Includes New Media Control Menu and Updated Camera App

Tim August 15, 2019

Google is rolling out a major Chrome OS update for the month of August, complete with new features and improved controls for notifications and media playback. For media controls, you can now open your system menu and see all of the tabs or apps on your...

Instant Tethering Comes to More Chromebooks and Android Devices

Tim February 4, 2019

Released in early 2017, Instant Tethering allows for a quick data connection between two devices. This week, Google announced that it is bringing Instant Tethering to even more Android devices, including plenty of Chromebook machines. As Google explains,...

‘Atlas’ Could Feature First Chromebook 4K Display

Tim April 5, 2018 26

For those who need a high pixel density on their Chrome OS-powered laptop, Google's Pixelbook is currently one of your better options, featuring a 12.3" display with a resolution of 2400 x 1600 (235 ppi, 3:2 aspect ratio). However, according to a recent entry...

Chrome OS Tablets are Officially Here!

Kellen March 26, 2018 54

Chrome OS on tablets is now a real thing, not just a side-story in a convertible novel. This morning, Acer and Google announced the Chromebook Tab 10, the first tablet that runs nothing but Chrome OS. This first tablet was built with education in mind, so that...

Chrome OS Gets Split Screen Android App Action

Kellen February 19, 2018 4

Chrome OS and convertible Chromebooks with touch screens or those that fully detach are the future of Android tablets. With fewer Android tablet options available each year and Google baking in feature after feature into Chrome OS to make it even better than...

Google Assistant Coming to Chrome OS, Hotword and All

Tim February 8, 2018 6

Thanks to the digging of XDA, we're learning this week that Google is working to bring Google Assistant to Chrome OS. While Assistant is already present on Google's Pixelbook, this move would allow all Chrome OS users to utilize the company's digital assistant...

Chromebooks Could Get a Huge Boost to Multi-Tasking in Android Apps With Chrome 64 Update

Kellen December 28, 2017 8

After declaring the death of Android tablets following the release of Android apps to Chromebooks, I think it's safe to say that the Android app experience hasn't gotten off to the blazing start we hoped. While Android tablets are most certainly not in demand...