More posts in “Development”

Chrome App Launcher Folders Will Soon Look Like This

New look 'folders' are coming to the Chrome app launcher on Windows, Linux and Chrome OS, giving the feature a more pronounced, Material Design look.

30 October 2014

Native Skype for Chromebooks Just Got a Step Closer

“Can I use Skype on a Chromebook?” — a question we all see frequently asked. But until now the answer has been: "No, at least not officially". But could that be about to change?

29 October 2014

Windows Users Will Soon Be Able to ‘Open Files’ with Chrome Apps

Google is bringing 'open with…' file associations for Chrome Apps to the Windows desktop.

24 October 2014

Hands on with the Experimental Chrome App Launcher

While the biggest interface change, the experimental and super-minimal 'Athena' UI, isn't available to opt in to, other design experiments are, including an experimental App Launcher.

15 October 2014

Chrome Apps Access to USB, HID & Bluetooth Devices Being Made More Secure

Chrome App will soon be need to request permission to access and interface with USB and HID devices, such as smartphones, game pads and graphics tablets.

15 October 2014

Chrome Devs Adding ‘Revoke App Permissions’ Feature

Chrome users could soon be given greater control over what apps can do on their computers, as developers work on a 'Revoke Additional Permissions' feature.

9 October 2014

Silence Noisy Sites Faster with Chrome’s New ‘Tab Audio Muting’ Feature

The latest Chrome Dev release introduces a new one-click tab audio muting feature that lets you silence a site without having to close it.

5 October 2014

How to Change Chrome OS Channel in Latest Dev Builds

If you've updated to the latest Chrome OS Dev channel you may be wondering how you access the 'About' page and its channel switching options. Here's how.

2 October 2014

Developer Packages Up Skype APK for Easy Install on Chrome OS

If you told me to count the number of times I've been asked if Skype can run on a Chromebook I'd fast run out of fingers — but a solution is in sight.

30 September 2014