Chrome OS is beginning to develop into a more accommodating desktop OS that doesn’t force you to seek third-party solutions for the most rudimentary computer tasks. These updates are a godsend, especially for long-time users like myself who primarily employ a Chromebook. It’s increasingly evident in recent updates that Google wants people to depend on the Chrome Web Store as little as possible - likely because of the store’s reputation for hosting malicious and rogue apps. Many of these latest additions seem to share a pattern: their third-party counterparts are bestsellers on the Chrome Web Store.Ĭhrome OS 89: Say goodbye to the web storeĭue to Chrome OS’s minimalist approach, Chromebook owners often have to turn to Chrome add-ons for basic tools like photo editors and screen recorders. The latest features feel like a natural extension for Chrome OS, which has been consistently picking up updates for essential desktop utilities.
Now, when you share a file on your Chromebook, you’ll get options for both web and Android apps. Chrome OS 89 adds deeper integration for Android apps, too.
