Google has started rolling out
Chrome OS 77, and it makes Assistant widely available to the devices
the platform powers. The voice AI used to be a Pixel exclusive, though
adventurous users have been able to switch it on as a hidden feature
for a while if they're in one of Chrome OS' beta channels. The
platform's latest version makes Assistant available "on most
Chromebooks," and all users need to do to summon it is to say Hey
Google" or click the Assistant logo from the Launcher.
In addition, the new version lets users control audio from one place,
making it easy mute their device if, say, a video suddenly starts
playing from one of their many, many tabs. They can easily access those
controls by clicking on the bottom right corner of the screen. It's now
also easier for parents to add screen time for their kids within the
Family Link app if they've been behaving exceptionally well.
The updated platform makes it easier to send web pages to other devices, as well, which was a feature that rolled out
with Chrome version 77 earlier this month. All users need to do it is
click on the address bar and choose "Send to your devices." Chrome OS 77
also comes with a battery saving measures that switches off the device
after three days of standby.
Google's announcements says the
update "will be progressively rolling out over the coming days." Those
who still haven't gotten it will see it hit their devices soon enough.
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