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The hidden costs of using a Chromebook as your only computer

Chromebooks have come a long, long way since I first used one. It helps that so much of what we do every day happens in a ...

Google’s Chromebook Successor Is Coming. Here’s Everything We Know So Far

Google has officially acknowledged the upcoming merger of Android and Chromebooks, and it may be coming in 2026.
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How to install the latest Android 16 Beta on Google Pixel

What is the latest Android 16 Beta? As of December 17, 2025, the latest Android 16 release is QPR3 Beta 1. Android 16 QPR2 was just released via the stable release channel in early December. To get ...
TechSpot

Google is working on Android-based "Aluminium OS" to replace ChromeOS on laptops

The big picture: Google is reportedly developing a new Android-based operating system for traditional PCs. Codenamed "Aluminium," the OS is expected to replace ChromeOS, Google's cloud-focused laptop ...
Digital Trends

Your future Chromebook might run a new Android-based Aluminium OS

It looks like we finally have a name for Google’s massive desktop project. After years of rumors and hints, a new job listing has basically spilled the beans: Aluminium OS is coming. This is the ...
Android

Google's Aluminium OS Seeks Android Premium PCs with Gemini

Google is working on the “Aluminium OS” project, a new Android-based system set to replace ChromeOS. The new platform targets desktop PCs, even in the premium segment, aiming to compete with Windows ...
ZDNet

I finally tried GrapheneOS on my Pixel, and it's the secure Android alternative I've been waiting for

GrapheneOS is a secure take on Android. With stronger sandboxing, this mobile OS is rock solid. The installation isn't exactly easy, but it's worth the effort. Recently, I decided it was time to give ...
Android Authority

Chrome for Android could soon get a new layer of location privacy

Google is testing a new approximate location option for Chrome’s Android app. Unlike Android’s system-level location controls for apps, the new option should give users more granular control over the ...
CNET

Google Chrome Autofill Now Remembers Loyalty Card Numbers, Travel Details

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.
Android Authority

Google Pixel Tablet now $249, bringing back its record-low price for Black Friday

The Google Pixel Tablet offers a stunning blend of design and functionality, and it’s now available at a standout discount for Black Friday. This tablet could be the tech upgrade you’ve been pondering ...
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Google's Aluminium OS Will Power Android-Based MacBook Pro Rivals

ChromeOS has been a very successful platform for Google, helping it secure a foothold in the laptop industry without competing at the premium end of the spectrum. Google positioned ChromeOS devices as ...