Last year, Chrome team introduced a new model of computing with the launch of Chromebooks. Since the period of time, many users enjoyed enjoyed the speed, simplicity and security the Chromebooks at home, at school or at work. Today, Chrome team is up to share some the developments & updates about new hardware, a major software update and many more robust app.
Chrome's official manufacturing partner Samsung has recently announced a new Chromebook and the industry’s first Chromebox. Like its predecessor, the newest Chromebook is a fast and portable laptop for everyday users. The Chromebox is a compact, powerful and versatile desktop perfect for the home or office use.
Speed is integral to the Chrome experience. The new Chromebook and Chromebox, based on Intel Core processors are three times faster than the first-generation Chromebooks. It supports for hardware-accelerated graphics, a built-from-scratch multi-touch track pad and an open-source firmware stack provide a much faster and more responsive computing experience.
According to Google, the new Chromebook boots in less than seven seconds and resumes instantly. With the Chromebox, you can participate in a video conference while continuing to play your favorite role-playing game on the other side. The Chromebox is a compact & very much powerful versatile desktop perfect for the home or office use.
With the new user interface you can easily find and launch apps or use them alongside your browser or other apps. You can also pin most commonly-used apps for quick access. It displays multiple windows side-by-side or you can experience your favorite apps in full-screen mode without any distractions.
You can get more stuff done, that can be online or offline. With the built-in ability to view Microsoft Office files and loads of the most common file formats, you can easily access all your content without the hassle of installing additional software. Google Drive makes it easy to create, store and share with just one click.
Google Drive will be integrated with the File Manager that supports offline access with the next release of Chrome OS in six weeks. With Google Docs offline support, you can keep working on your documents even when you are offline. This feature is rolling out over the next few weeks. Also, there are hundreds of offline-capable web apps in the Chrome Web Store.
The revamped media player and a built-in photo editor and uploader enable you to easily play and manage your personal media collections. You can also access entertainment apps such as Google Play, Netflix, Kindle Cloud Reader and Pandora, and thousands of games including popular games like Angry Birds and console titles such as Bastion.
You can also carry your other computers inside your Chromebook. Yes, with Chrome Remote Desktop Beta, you can now securely connect to your PC or Mac from your Chromebook or Chromebox. With the underlying VP8 technology, it’s almost like you’re in front of your other computers in real time.
Chromebook and Chromebox are available to buy from online retail partners in U.S & U.K only, and it will be available in other selected countries over the coming weeks. Till then stay tuned with Chrome Inside & never miss a single update about Chromebook, Chromebox & Chrome OS.
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This week Google Chrome team launched a new, app-centric user interface for Chrome OS. This new design makes it easier to access your different apps, manage your images & files, and more. For more information, visit http://google.com/chromebook.
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