Google has released an update to Chrome OS aimed at making devices running the platform a more efficient tool for communicating with friends and colleagues. Chrome OS version 92 will make Google Meet a pre-installed Progressive Web App on all Chromebooks and PCs running the software, allowing users to make video calls directly from the Launcher. Google says it also made performance improvements to the app, including the ability to adapt video calls to different network conditions and adjust video performance when sharing a screen.
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Since some employers or schools prefer Zoom, Google has also partnered with the business messaging app to release a version of the app that’s been tweaked to work better on Chromebooks. That app is now available in the Google Play Store. Chrome OS also supports eSIM, giving users the option to use one if they need cellular connectivity. The feature sounds especially useful for travelers who need to switch between networks while abroad. It’s apparently only available on eSIM-compatible devices, which aren’t that many at the moment, though we hope the feature’s arrival means more Chromebooks with eSIM support will arrive in the future.
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The latest Chrome OS also adds a new emoji keyboard shortcut to Chromebooks. By pressing the Search or Launcher key + Shift + Space, users can bring up the emoji picker, where they can see their most recently used emoji . Finally, the Explore app on Chromebooks includes a digital magazine curated for families, and each edition includes educational apps for kids.
Information source: engadget.com
