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Google is replacing Flash in Chrome once and for allGoogle is replacing Flash in Chrome once and for all
Chrome for Android now lets you download webpages and read them offlineChrome for Android now lets you download webpages and read them offline
Google says there are 2 billion Chrome browsers in use todayGoogle says there are 2 billion Chrome browsers in use today
Chrome for Android might get a great design change for one-handed useChrome for Android might get a great design change for one-handed use
Chrome for Android will let you download entire web pages and use less data for videoChrome for Android will let you download entire web pages and use less data for video
Google reportedly working on a laptop and tablet running an Android-Chrome OS hybridGoogle reportedly working on a laptop and tablet running an Android-Chrome OS hybrid
Microsoft trashes Google’s latest Chrome battery life claimsMicrosoft trashes Google’s latest Chrome battery life claims
Chrome is stepping up its war on the unencrypted webChrome is stepping up its war on the unencrypted web
Watch Google’s response to Microsoft’s Chrome battery complaintsWatch Google’s response to Microsoft’s Chrome battery complaints
Lenovo is ‘thinking very seriously’ about bringing Chrome OS to the Yoga BookLenovo is ‘thinking very seriously’ about bringing Chrome OS to the Yoga Book
Chrome for Windows gets Material Design and big battery improvementsChrome for Windows gets Material Design and big battery improvements
You can now unlock your Chromebook with a PINYou can now unlock your Chromebook with a PIN
Google will end support for Chrome apps on Windows, Mac, and LinuxGoogle will end support for Chrome apps on Windows, Mac, and Linux
Microsoft’s war against Chrome battery life now includes Windows 10 notificationsMicrosoft’s war against Chrome battery life now includes Windows 10 notifications
Chrome for Android now loads video faster with less battery drainChrome for Android now loads video faster with less battery drain
Chrome’s silly app launcher is finally goneChrome’s silly app launcher is finally gone
Google is working to safeguard Chrome from quantum computersGoogle is working to safeguard Chrome from quantum computers
Soon you’ll be able to Cast tabs from Chrome without an extensionSoon you’ll be able to Cast tabs from Chrome without an extension
Google is working on a virtual reality version of Chrome for Android devicesGoogle is working on a virtual reality version of Chrome for Android devices
Facebook releases Chrome extensions for sharing and saving articlesFacebook releases Chrome extensions for sharing and saving articles
Google is testing out a storage manager for Chrome OSGoogle is testing out a storage manager for Chrome OS
Microsoft shows how bad Chrome is for your laptop’s batteryMicrosoft shows how bad Chrome is for your laptop’s battery
Google pulls Chrome extension that marked Jewish people onlineGoogle pulls Chrome extension that marked Jewish people online
Google might remove Chrome’s backspace navigation shortcutGoogle might remove Chrome’s backspace navigation shortcut
Chrome OS is getting Android apps and the Play StoreChrome OS is getting Android apps and the Play Store
Google plans to start blocking Flash in Chrome this yearGoogle plans to start blocking Flash in Chrome this year
This is how Material Design looks on Chrome OS, rolling out now

Coming later to Windows and OS X

Jacob Kastrenakes
Chrome OS Material Design examples by Sebastien GabrielChrome OS Material Design examples by Sebastien Gabriel
Gmail will let you store links with ‘Save to Inbox’ Chrome extensionGmail will let you store links with ‘Save to Inbox’ Chrome extension
Chrome extension Save to Google is a souped-up bookmark buttonChrome extension Save to Google is a souped-up bookmark button
Chrome is starting to support native OS X notificationsChrome is starting to support native OS X notifications
Google and Acer built a 24-inch desktop computer for video conferencesGoogle and Acer built a 24-inch desktop computer for video conferences
Google is removing the Chrome app launcherGoogle is removing the Chrome app launcher
Jacob Kastrenakes
Android’s app switcher no longer shows individual Chrome tabs by defaultAndroid’s app switcher no longer shows individual Chrome tabs by default
Wired called Trump ‘Someone With Tiny Hands’ because of a rogue Chrome extensionWired called Trump ‘Someone With Tiny Hands’ because of a rogue Chrome extension
Before Android and Chrome merge, they should at least talk to each otherBefore Android and Chrome merge, they should at least talk to each other
What’s the dopest old laptop to install Chrome OS on?What’s the dopest old laptop to install Chrome OS on?
Chrome for Android will soon alert you to nearby objects you can interact withChrome for Android will soon alert you to nearby objects you can interact with
Screenshots offer first look at Google Chrome updated for Material DesignScreenshots offer first look at Google Chrome updated for Material Design
Chrome for iPhone is now much faster and crashes lessChrome for iPhone is now much faster and crashes less

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