Chrome for Android Adds Handy “Reader Mode” Feature

Reading articles in Google Chrome Beta for Android just got greatly improved, with a new "Reader Mode" features rolling out through Google Play.

17 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

Samsung Re-Releases Chromebook 2 With Intel CPU for $250

Samsung has confirmed the rehash refresh of its Samsung Chromebook 2, swapping out the middling Exynos Octa processor for a more reliable Intel Celeron N2840.

17 October 2014

Google Play Movies App for Chrome Adds Search, In-App Purchasing

The 'Google Play Movies & TV' app for Chrome just upped its usefulness, adding the ability to search for content and make purchases within the app.

17 October 2014

2nd Gen Chromecast Surfaces In New FCC Documents

A second generation Chromecast is in the works, with documents pertaining to the device having recently passed through the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) in the US.

16 October 2014

Earth View is Google’s Stunning New Tab Page Extension

Fancy being greeted by stunning, changing satellite imagery every time you open a new tab in Chrome? If so, Earth View by Google is the extension for you.

16 October 2014

New HP Chromebook 14 Tegra Hits Argos in UK, Walmart in US

If you've been holding out for HP's new Tegra-based 14-inch Chromebook there's good news for you: the device is now available to buy from a number of retailers in the US and the UK, including Argos.

15 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