This release is relatively minor as Google prepares for the landmark release of version 100 of Chrome OS, but there are some notable updates that are worth your time and attention. Here’s a quick look at what’s new on Chrome OS 99.
GIF maker
The Chrome OS camera app has seen consistent updates and improvements over the past couple of years. From the ability to pause video on the fly to scanning documents directly from the app, the Camera app has evolved into a powerful tool in the Chrome OS tool bag. In the latest update, the Chrome OS Camera App has added a tool to make short, 5-second GIFs that can be instantly shared directly from the app.
To create a GIF, simply set the camera to the video option and you will see a new GIF button. You can record a full five seconds or stop the animated image short of that if you like. When you’re finished, you’ll have the option to save it, retake it, or share it. The latter of the three options will bring up the Share Sheet right inside the Camera App.
Nearby Sharing Background Scanning
Nearby sharing has revolutionized (Chrome OS 92 & 93) the way users can share files, and the feature just keeps getting better. In Chrome OS 99, Google is bringing background scanning to the file-sharing feature. Now, instead of enabling Nearby Share manually, users will receive a notification when another device is using Nearby Share. Then, you can simply click the notification to enable the file transfer or dismiss it if the file isn’t coming to you.
Google has stated that this feature is part of Chrome OS 99. However, after updating your Chromebook you might find that it appears to still be disabled by default. If you’d like to turn it on, just navigate to the chrome://flags and search for “nearby sharing background scanning” and set it to enabled. Restart your browser and you’re all set.
Along with some other minor improvements Chrome OS 99 improves the performance of palm rejection on touchscreen-equipped devices by better looking at multiple fingers.
When in Overview mode, you can now drag a window to the top of the screen to create a new desk. Meanwhile, version 98 last month introduced a Shift + Search + 1 (through 8) shortcut that lets you quickly switch to open spaces. Up to eight desks can be created and navigated with this keyboard shortcut.
That’s about it for Chrome OS 99, but stay tuned as Chrome OS100 is right around the corner, and you can bet that it will be a massive release. We’re excited to see what the next version of Chrome OS will bring!
This release is relatively minor as Google prepares for the landmark release of version 100 of Chrome OS, but there are some notable updates that are worth your time and attention. Here’s a quick look at what’s new on Chrome OS 99.
GIF maker
The Chrome OS camera app has seen consistent updates and improvements over the past couple of years. From the ability to pause video on the fly to scanning documents directly from the app, the Camera app has evolved into a powerful tool in the Chrome OS tool bag. In the latest update, the Chrome OS Camera App has added a tool to make short, 5-second GIFs that can be instantly shared directly from the app.
To create a GIF, simply set the camera to the video option and you will see a new GIF button. You can record a full five seconds or stop the animated image short of that if you like. When you’re finished, you’ll have the option to save it, retake it, or share it. The latter of the three options will bring up the Share Sheet right inside the Camera App.
Nearby Sharing Background Scanning
Nearby sharing has revolutionized (Chrome OS 92 & 93) the way users can share files, and the feature just keeps getting better. In Chrome OS 99, Google is bringing background scanning to the file-sharing feature. Now, instead of enabling Nearby Share manually, users will receive a notification when another device is using Nearby Share. Then, you can simply click the notification to enable the file transfer or dismiss it if the file isn’t coming to you.
Google has stated that this feature is part of Chrome OS 99. However, after updating your Chromebook you might find that it appears to still be disabled by default. If you’d like to turn it on, just navigate to the chrome://flags and search for “nearby sharing background scanning” and set it to enabled. Restart your browser and you’re all set.
chrome://flags/#nearby-sharing-background-scanning
Small Tweaks & Improvements
Along with some other minor improvements Chrome OS 99 improves the performance of palm rejection on touchscreen-equipped devices by better looking at multiple fingers.
When in Overview mode, you can now drag a window to the top of the screen to create a new desk. Meanwhile, version 98 last month introduced a Shift + Search + 1 (through 8) shortcut that lets you quickly switch to open spaces. Up to eight desks can be created and navigated with this keyboard shortcut.
That’s about it for Chrome OS 99, but stay tuned as Chrome OS100 is right around the corner, and you can bet that it will be a massive release. We’re excited to see what the next version of Chrome OS will bring!
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