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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
Google’s Data Saver extension helps Chrome load pages faster and lighterGoogle’s Data Saver extension helps Chrome load pages faster and lighter
Google’s new algorithm will make Chrome run much fasterGoogle’s new algorithm will make Chrome run much faster
LaCie’s $1,100 external SSD is a chrome sculpture for your desk
LaCie Chrome photosLaCie Chrome photos
Chris Welch
Google is stepping up its war on adwareGoogle is stepping up its war on adware
Russell Brandom
Google enables Safe Browsing by default on Chrome for AndroidGoogle enables Safe Browsing by default on Chrome for Android
Google removes Chrome’s notification center because nobody used itGoogle removes Chrome’s notification center because nobody used it
Chrome for Android can now save more data by blocking website imagesChrome for Android can now save more data by blocking website images
The Chromebit turns any old monitor or TV into a computer for $85

That’s one way to make a smart TV

Dieter Bohn
Google launches Chrome beta for iOS with 3D Touch supportGoogle launches Chrome beta for iOS with 3D Touch support
If you can’t live without Twitter’s ‘favorite’ star, you can bring it backIf you can’t live without Twitter’s ‘favorite’ star, you can bring it back
Google says ‘there’s no plan to phase out Chrome OS’Google says ‘there’s no plan to phase out Chrome OS’
Google is ‘very committed’ to Chrome OS after Android merger reportsGoogle is ‘very committed’ to Chrome OS after Android merger reports
Google is merging Chrome OS and AndroidGoogle is merging Chrome OS and Android
Jacob Kastrenakes
Google Chrome for iOS now supports Split View multitaskingGoogle Chrome for iOS now supports Split View multitasking
Chrome now lets you mute individual tabsChrome now lets you mute individual tabs
Micah Singleton
Chrome removes always-on ‘OK Google’ voice search on desktopChrome removes always-on ‘OK Google’ voice search on desktop
Google is removing Chrome’s notification center because barely anyone used itGoogle is removing Chrome’s notification center because barely anyone used it
Ethical Ad Blocker ensures you never see an ad — or an ad-supported websiteEthical Ad Blocker ensures you never see an ad — or an ad-supported website
Chrome can now send you Facebook push notifications on AndroidChrome can now send you Facebook push notifications on Android
Google Chrome just made big changes to save your batteryGoogle Chrome just made big changes to save your battery
Chrome is getting more aggressive about silencing autoplay videosChrome is getting more aggressive about silencing autoplay videos
Firefox is about to work a lot more like ChromeFirefox is about to work a lot more like Chrome
Google explains how it will make Chrome suck less batteryGoogle explains how it will make Chrome suck less battery
Hey Google, thanks for listening and making Chrome more battery-friendlyHey Google, thanks for listening and making Chrome more battery-friendly
Google updates Chrome browser to intelligently pause Flash animationsGoogle updates Chrome browser to intelligently pause Flash animations
Chrome for Android is already getting a feature like Now on TapChrome for Android is already getting a feature like Now on Tap
Millennials to Snake People is a Cloud to Butt whose time has comeMillennials to Snake People is a Cloud to Butt whose time has come
New Chrome extension lets you share links with soundsNew Chrome extension lets you share links with sounds
Google tightens control over Chrome, blocks non-Web Store extensionsGoogle tightens control over Chrome, blocks non-Web Store extensions
Giphy just made it gloriously easy to email GIFsGiphy just made it gloriously easy to email GIFs
Google makes Chrome’s bleeding edge developer version available on AndroidGoogle makes Chrome’s bleeding edge developer version available on Android

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