Chrome OS has mostly been a no-show so far at Google I/O, however the developer keynote highlighted a special Android Studio build and recommended Chromebooks to code Android apps.
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Hoping to see the Atlas Chromebook appear at Google I/O 2019 as a Pixelbook refresh? That’s not likely going to happen this week: Look for Atlas in October.
Read moreAfter months of code hints, we can finally see that the Google Atlas Chromebook is a real device thanks to two videos showing it off during an early testing process.
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I’ve said more than once that most people would be better served by the Google Pixelbook than the Pixel Slate. Now you can nab one for $200 off, regardless of model directly from Google. Or get it from Best Buy with a free Home Mini.
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With the cloud as the new game platform, Google Stadia will bring high-end PC game experiences to just about any screen, and that includes all Chromebooks.
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Unlike the Chrome browser on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, Chrome OS doesn’t require additional authentication when viewing your saved passwords. That may change due to a bug report, although there’s a debate on if this should just apply to enterprises.
Read moreLooking to start 2019 with a new Chromebook? Best Buy is selling certified refurbished Pixelbooks for $599.99, which is a bit less expensive than recent sale pricing on this powerhouse 2-in-1 laptop.
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Now that Google Assistant is a native feature on Chrome OS, meaning you can use it without having the Play Store enabled, it makes sense for most, if not all, Chromebooks to get it. This video demo shows you what to look forward to when it arrives.
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Recent internal testing of Microsoft Windows dual booting on the Pixelbook suggests Project Campfire is nearing the home stretch. Is Windows on a Chromebook something you might want? Don’t worry: Like Android and Linux, it’s optional for Chrome OS.
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Google added new Family Link features on Chromebooks that allow parents to have more control over how, and how long, their kids use Chrome OS devices. Not every family wants to manage devices, but for those that do, this is a great option to have.
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Is the Pixel Slate a tablet first and laptop second? Can you be productive solely with a tablet or do you really need a keyboard? We tackled these and other related questions on This Week in Google, where perhaps some initial device perceptions were changed.
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