Google is reportedly developing an AI writing and editing feature, called "Help me write," for Chromebooks, which will be available to improve text written in various apps. The feature is expected to be launched with ChromeOS version 118 in mid-October.
Google is unveiling a new design for its Chrome browser on desktop, featuring a closer alignment with the design of Android and the rest of the Google suite, as well as new tricks to enhance the browsing experience and improved protection against malware and phishing threats.
Google Chrome is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new look inspired by the Material You design language, featuring fresh color palettes and improved legibility of icons, as well as new search features, enhanced Safe Browsing, and a visual facelift for the Chrome Web Store.
Google's Privacy Sandbox, a set of tools and settings to replace third-party cookies, is now available to 97% of Chrome users, with plans to reach 100% in the coming months, marking a significant step towards a more private web.
Google is deprecating its standard Safe Browsing feature in Chrome and moving users to Enhanced Safe Browsing, which provides real-time phishing protection but raises privacy concerns.
Google has released emergency security updates for Chrome to address a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-4863) that has been exploited in attacks, urging users to update their browsers to prevent further exploitation.
Google is extending the update lifespan of Chromebooks to 10 years and introducing adaptive charging and an energy saver mode.
ChromeOS 117 introduces Material You, Google's new design language, to the desktop operating system, allowing UI elements to adopt colors from the user's wallpaper, along with additional features such as adaptive charging and an enhanced clipboard.
Google has released an emergency security update for Chrome to fix a zero-day vulnerability that hackers have already exploited to install spyware, emphasizing the importance of updating the browser immediately.
Google has launched the Chromebook Plus certification program to help shoppers identify high-quality Chromebooks that meet specific requirements.
Google is introducing the Chromebook Plus badge, which includes exclusive software and AI features, and will release eight new laptops with the badge starting at $399 on October 8.
Google has launched the Chromebook Plus program, which sets hardware specifications for ChromeOS laptops from Acer, Asus, HP, and Lenovo, but surprisingly no laptops from Samsung, raising speculation about Samsung's absence from the program.
Google is rolling out Android 14, offering deeper customization options, improved accessibility features, and enhanced data privacy and security.
Google has released Android 14, bringing new features such as AI-generated wallpapers, passkeys for third-party apps, monthly reminders for data-sharing, and camera flash notifications to supported devices.
Google has released Android 14, which includes new customization features, improved camera support, easier password management, and more, with Pixel phones receiving the update first.
Google Chrome 119 beta introduces tab group syncing and saving, seamless browsing across devices, intelligent tab organization, and hover link previews on desktop.
Google is potentially developing a way to install ChromeOS Flex on unsupported Chromebooks, according to a recent Chromium Gerrit commit, potentially extending the lifespan of these devices.
Google has released version 11.2.0 of Chrome Lighthouse, which includes changes to performance scores and a design update.
