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The latest news on Chrome, Chromium and Chrome OS.

Proximity Based “Easy Unlock” Now Working for Some Chrome OS, Android L Users

Using Android L on a modern handset? Got a Chromebook running the latest dev or beta channel release? If so, you may find Chrome OS's new "Easy Unlock" feature waiting for you to try.

21 October 2014

VP of Android Engineering Now Heading Chrome OS Team

Vice president of engineering for Android Hiroshi Lockheimer is now heading up the engineering team for Chrome OS.

17 October 2014

Samsung Chromebooks Now Have Live “Mayday” Support Feature

If you're using a Samsung Chromebook and live in the US you can now access live one-on-one video support from Samsung reps straight from the Chrome desktop.

17 October 2014
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Acer’s New Bay Trail Chromebook Arrives in UK Priced at £199

Following its arrival in the US, Acer's new 11.6-inch Intel Bay Trail Chromebook is available to buy in the UK priced at £199.99 on Very and Amazon.

13 October 2014

Evernote Web’s New Minimal Makeover Makes for a Massive Improvement

Evernote has become synonymous with being well organised and hyper-productive, not just in the minds of its 100 million users but those who, like me, aspire to be.

13 October 2014

Another 4 Android Apps Hit Chrome Web Store, Including Remind & Web2Go

Google has added another batch of Android apps to the Chrome Web Store, including two tools that make recording and sharing annotated sketches effortless.

11 October 2014

Demand for Chromebooks Boosted PC Shipments During Q3, IDC Say

Strong consumer demand for Chromebooks has helped buoy the worldwide PC market, one of the leading industry analysts has said.

9 October 2014

14-Inch HP Tegra Chromebook Available to Pre-Order in UK and US

The second generation HP Chromebook 14, which uses an Nvidia Tegra chipset, is now available for pre-order in the UK and the US priced from £229/$299.

3 October 2014

Don’t Expect Android and Chrome to Merge Soon, Says Google Exec

Google's Sundar Pichai has said that there are no plans to 'force convergence' between its two operating systems, instead letting it happen organically.

2 October 2014