operating system release , based on the Linux kernel, upstart init system, ebuild/portage build tools, open components, and web browser . The user environment of Chrome OS is limited to the web browser, and instead of standard applications, web applications are used; nevertheless, Chrome OS a full-fledged multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. The Chrome OS 86 build is available for most of Chromebook. Enthusiasts have created unofficial builds for regular computers with x86, x86_64, and ARM processors. texts are under the open Apache 2.0 license.
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- Upon logging in and on the lock screen, a button has appeared to view the entered password or PIN in plaintext. For example, in case of unsuccessful login attempts, you can now see what was entered in the password field (after clicking the icon with an eye image, the entered password is displayed instead of ***** for 5 seconds). Additionally, after 30 seconds of inactivity following input in the field, if the login button is not pressed, the password field's contents are now erased.
- The option for quick login using a PIN has been added, which can be activated in the settings. If this feature is enabled, login occurs automatically right after the correct PIN is entered, without waiting for the user to press the login button.
- The parental control modes 'Family Link' and restrictions on school accounts, which allow limiting children's device usage time and the range of available applications, are now also applicable to Android platform applications.
- The ability to change the cursor color has been added, making it more visible on the screen. In the 'Mouse and touchpad' settings section, seven different colors are available to choose from.
- The interface of the photo management program (Gallery) has been redesigned. Cropping tools have been enhanced, and new filters have been added. Changes have been made for more convenient viewing.
- Support for high dynamic range (HDR) output on devices with external or built-in screens that support such functionality has been added. This includes the ability to play HDR videos hosted on YouTube.
- When using a physical or on-screen keyboard, the ability to generate suggestions for inserting Emoji has been added. Emoji suggestions are displayed in a limited context, such as when using messaging applications.
- A Personal Information Suggestions mechanism has been introduced for auto-filling personal information input, such as name, email, address, and phone number. For example, when typing 'my address', a text suggestion with the user's address will be offered.
- In the application for working with the integrated help system Explore (formerly Get Help), a 'What’s new' tab has been added, allowing users to view the release notes for the new version of Chrome OS.
- Work is underway to stabilize and enhance the capabilities of the Crostini environment for running Linux applications, which was updated in the release from Debian 9 to Debian 10 (with additional available for use in Crostini , , or ). For example, work on bug fixes in ARC++ (App Runtime for Chrome), the layer for running Android applications on Chrome OS. Support for the WireGuard VPN has been integrated into the Android platform core.
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