Hello, guess what? Now you can stream Android apps directly to your Chromebook! No more jumping through beta hoops. Google has just released the Chrome OS M115 update and it has some great benefits for us.
Do you remember that time when you had to install an Android app on your computer to run it? Well, say goodbye to those days! If you have Phone Hub enabled, you can now directly run an Android app from your smartphone. Want to reply to a text or track your lunch delivery? You can do it right on your Chromebook, without fumbling with your phone.
But wait, there’s a little problem. This new feature currently only works well with Android 13 and some select phones from Google and Xiaomi. For Google, you’ll need a Google Pixel 5a or something newer. Xiaomi users, you are good with a 12T onwards. Make sure your Chromebook and phone are on the same WiFi and that they get along with each other. Some WiFi networks can be a killjoy and not support the feature, but hey, that’s what Chrome OS’s instant tethering is for.
Now, a little heads up: This isn’t exactly a silver bullet for running all your Android apps. Intense games or intensive applications may not stream as well. The feature is more about tackling quick notifications and tasks. But if you’re serious about using an app, it’s probably a better idea to install it on your Chromebook. Nonetheless, this update definitely brings Chromebooks closer to the kind of phone-computer integration seen in macOS and Windows. It is quite a handy tool to help you stay focused while working.
And there is more! The M115 update also allows you to put your John Hancock in PDF documents and save your signatures for later use. On top of that, Google has improved the keyboard-centric Shortcut app with a sleek new interface and an easier in-app search feature. Enjoy!
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Source: vtt.edu.vn