Chrome for Android gets improved data saver mode

Google has updated Chrome for Android with an improved data saver mode that reduces the amount of data used when you visit a webpage. With the latest update, Chrome will now save upto 70 percent of data.

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Update for Chrome on Android brings an 8 icon view in new tab page

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Google is almost always releasing updates with changes in terms of UI, performance and stability. Although some of the changes might be minor, they still play a role in improving the overall experience of the user. Chrome for Android has now received an update that changes the layout of the new tab page

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Google takes down ‘OK Google’ voice search from Chrome for desktop

Google has removed the ‘OK Google’ voice command feature from Chrome browser for desktop. The latest move comes from Google after releasing a stable version of Chrome 46.

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Cyanogen OS 12.1 update for the OnePlus One now available

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The latest update to Cyanogen OS 12.1 for the OnePlus One is now available to download. The update brings the Android version of the device up to 5.1.1 Lollipop.

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Chrome for iOS updated with Physical Web support and swipe to navigate

Google Chrome for iOS has been updated with a couple of new features. The latest update which bumps Chrome for iOS to version 44 brings Physical Web support and some navigation features.

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Google’s new Chromebox for meetings now supports up to 20 people group, costs $1,999

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Google has launched the new version of Chromebox for meetings that brings support for larger meeting rooms and groups of up to 20 people. To remind you, Google’s first Chromebox for meetings – launched last year – could only support groups of up to 8 people. Continue reading “Google’s new Chromebox for meetings now supports up to 20 people group, costs $1,999”

Google to provide faster and lighter mobile web pages in India

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If you have had frustrating waiting times while searching for something on your mobile phone then Google feels your pain. Google is planning to roll out a new feature that will speed up your search experience on mobile.

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‘Touch to Search’ feature becomes available for Chrome on Android

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Chrome is getting a new feature on Android called ‘Touch to Search’. The feature allows users to quickly and contextually search for information within the browser.

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Google Hangouts for Chrome updated with refreshed UI and OSX support

Google has updated Hangouts for Chrome with a revamped UI that brings it in line with Hangouts version on Android and iOS. More importantly, the Hangout app now supports Mac OSX.

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Google to add Pointer Events API to Chrome

Google is adapting Internet Explorer’s tech to fix the issue of scrolling on Chrome. Rick Byers, Google Chrome software engineer has announced through the Chromium developer mailing list that Chrome will be embracing the Pointer Events API of Microsoft Internet Explorer in the Blink rendering engine.

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Chrome for iPhone updated with Material Design, Handoff support and more

Google has updated Chrome for iPhone with a number of new features which takes the app from version 40 to 40.0.2214.61. The app is getting new Material Design UI and support for handoff.

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Pushbullet brings Universal Copy and Paste to Chrome and Firefox

Pushbullet has extended the Universal Copy and Paste to Chrome and Firefox. The feature as the name suggests will allow users to copy something on one device and then paste it through another, instantly.

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Pushbullet update allows to send text messages from your desktop

Pushbullet’s latest update will let users send text from their desktop computers to their Android phones. A text message can be initiated using a Chrome extension.

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Chrome Apps for mobile get richer notifications, sign-ins and more

Google has updated Chrome apps for mobile with a bunch of new features. The company had announced in January that Chrome apps for iPhone and Android are coming later this year. Latest update brings Chrome apps closer to native built mobile apps with richer notifications and sign-ins.

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