ChromeOS 128 Brings Snap Layouts, OCR, and More Enhancements 🖥️

Summary:


  1. Snap Groups Feature
    ChromeOS 128 introduces Snap Groups, allowing users to organize apps in various fullscreen layouts similar to Windows 11’s Snap layouts. Users can pair windows for split-screen display, and manage them together, including resizing and moving.

  2. Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
    The update adds OCR capabilities, enabling users to extract text from images or screenshots directly on ChromeOS, enhancing productivity and accessibility.

  3. Additional Enhancements
    Other improvements include ChromeVox support for the Magnifier tool, isolated web apps (IWA), and better settings management for cameras and microphones on Chromebooks.

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