Tag: Chromebook

TechnologygadgetsOct 7, 2026

Android's physical navigation buttons are back on Googlebooks

Googlebooks keyboards are bringing back a nostalgic feature directly inspired by older Android smartphones. Specifically, the function keys now feature classic navigation icons. While some keys like the Quick Insert and Google logo are carried over from earlier Chromebook models, these retro navigation symbols add a unique twist.

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TechnologyOct 5, 2026

The forgotten Chromebook that started it all

The Cr-48 was Google's experimental prototype that laid the groundwork for the modern Chromebook. Unlike consumer products, it was never intended for retail sale, serving instead as a testbed for a new vision of cloud-centric computing. In this episode of Version History, Nilay Patel explores how this unassuming device shifted the industry's perspective on laptops. It proved that a browser-based operating system could be a viable alternative to traditional desktop environments.

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