The release of Chrome OS 93 is published, based on the Linux kernel, with the upstart system manager, ebuild/portage build tools, open components, and Chrome 93 web browser. The user environment of Chrome OS is limited to the web browser, and instead of standard programs, web applications are used. However, Chrome OS includes a full-fledged multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. The Chrome OS 93 build is available for most current Chromebook models. Unofficial builds for regular computers with x86, x86_64, and ARM processors have been created by enthusiasts. The source code is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license.
Key changes in Chrome OS 93:
- The 'Tote' indicator, which allows one-click access to recently saved screenshots, documents, pinned files, or downloads from the panel, has been updated to support access to scan results created in the Scan app and saved in the file manager, as well as reports from the system diagnostic app.
- Window management has been improved when launching mobile applications for the Android platform. On Chromebook devices with an Android environment based on Android 11, applications now launch using a specified screen orientation, and users can quickly resize the application window using a simple interface that offers standard smartphone and tablet screen sizes.
- Android applications are granted access to Chrome OS certificates, rather than just certificates linked to the Android environment.
- For enterprises, the ability to enable periodic re-authentication on system login and screen lock pages has been implemented to confirm Google accounts, including using Yubikeys and sending codes via SMS.
Source: opennet.ru
