ChromeOS 117 Update Brings Material You Design, Wallpaper Customization, and Other Enhancements to Chromebooks

ChromeOS 117 introduces Material You design from Android, with UI colors based on wallpaper
Wallpaper & Style app allows customizing colors and wallpaper
Features include adaptive charging, enhanced clipboard, and GIFs in emoji picker
Update mirrors Chrome 117 browser changes on desktop
Rolling out now to Chromebooks with additional tweaks like adaptive charging

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8/24/2023

Google readying 'Help me write' AI for ChromeOS [Updated]

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.

9/7/2023

Google Celebrates Chrome's 15th Birthday With a Makeover

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.

9/7/2023

Google gives Chrome a beautiful Material You redesign for its 15th birthday

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.

9/27/2023

Google Rolls Out Chrome OS 117 Update for Chromebooks with New Design and Features

Google is releasing the Chrome OS 117 update for Chromebooks, introducing a Material You redesign, new notification and privacy features, Dynamic Color theming, simplified system specs access, adaptive charging, and additional functionalities.

10/2/2023

New Chromebook Plus Models Launch with Improved Performance and Creativity Features Starting at $399

Google is introducing a new device category called Chromebook Plus, which offers guaranteed specifications and additional software features, aiming to simplify the shopping process for Chromebook buyers.

10/9/2023

Chrome 119 Introduces Tab Syncing, Link Previews, and Smarter Tab Organization

Google Chrome 119 beta introduces tab group syncing and saving, seamless browsing across devices, intelligent tab organization, and hover link previews on desktop.

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Posted 9/28/2023, 1:21:00 PM

ChromeOS 117 Update Brings Material You Design, Wallpaper Customization, and Other Enhancements to Chromebooks

ChromeOS 117 introduces Material You design from Android, with UI colors based on wallpaper
Wallpaper & Style app allows customizing colors and wallpaper
Features include adaptive charging, enhanced clipboard, and GIFs in emoji picker
Update mirrors Chrome 117 browser changes on desktop
Rolling out now to Chromebooks with additional tweaks like adaptive charging

androidpolice.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

Google readying 'Help me write' AI for ChromeOS [Updated]

9/7/2023

Google Celebrates Chrome's 15th Birthday With a Makeover

9/7/2023

Google gives Chrome a beautiful Material You redesign for its 15th birthday

9/27/2023

Google Rolls Out Chrome OS 117 Update for Chromebooks with New Design and Features

10/2/2023

New Chromebook Plus Models Launch with Improved Performance and Creativity Features Starting at $399

10/9/2023

Chrome 119 Introduces Tab Syncing, Link Previews, and Smarter Tab Organization

Google Chrome 119 beta introduces tab group syncing and saving, seamless browsing across devices, intelligent tab organization, and hover link previews on desktop.