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How to connect an iPhone to a Chromebook to move photos

Kevin C. TofelApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022How to, News, Q&AChrome OS, Chromebook, Google Photos, How to, iOS, iPhone, photos, Productivity, Tips15 Comments

Need to connect an iPhone to a Chromebook to move photos? There are two easy ways to do it and one can even free up iPhone storage space.

Google Chrome Browser Cloud Management now works with Android and iPhones

Kevin C. TofelApril 5, 2022April 5, 2022NewsAndroid, Chrome browser, Chrome Enterprise, Chrome management, Enterprise, Google Chrome, iOS, iPhoneNo Comments

Small business and enterprises rejoice! Google Chrome Browser Cloud Management gains support for managing Android and iOS devices.

Can you happily use a Chromebook and an iPhone? Yup.

Kevin C. TofelApril 21, 2021July 25, 2021Opinion, Q&AApple, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Google, iOS, iPhone, Pixelbook, Productivity27 Comments

When I’m out working with my Chromebook and iPhone, people often come up to me and ask: “Can you happily use a Chromebook with an iPhone?” The answer is a resounding yes.

Apple’s own chips inside ARM-powered Macs show why Google needs to make custom silicon for Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020News, OpinionAndroid, Apple, ARM, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Intel, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Project Crostini, X868 Comments

Those not happy with Android apps on Chromebooks might be tempted by Apple’s transition to ARM-powered Macs. Why? The company will have a unified desktop and mobile app platform that appears to perform better.

After 7 years, a bug fix will let Chromebooks use a USB-connected iPhone for mobile broadband

Kevin C. TofelFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020NewsChrome OS, Chromebooks, iPhone, Linux, mobile broadband, USB5 Comments

A bug filed on this day in 2013 is finally close to being resolved: Linux kernel updates and other code changes will make it easy to use a USB-connected iPhone in place of a Wi-Fi connection on Chromebooks.

Chromebooks may soon support USB tethering to iPhones for internet access

Kevin C. TofelJuly 8, 2019July 8, 2019NewsBluetooth, Chrome OS, hotspot, Instant Tethering, iOS, iPhone, Linux, USB, USB-C, Wi-Fi1 Comment

USB-tethering to an iPhone for web access is in the works for Chromebooks. Why would you need this? It uses less battery on your device compared to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth tethering.