Subj : Heres a list of all the changes coming to your Chromebook with Ch
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Aug 16 2024 17:15:04

Heres a list of all the changes coming to your Chromebook with ChromeOS 127 
now rolling out

Date:
Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:01:57 +0000

Description:
ChromeOS 127 is rolling out with a few changes to look forward to.

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ChromeOS 127 is now rolling out to Chromebooks and introduces some minor but 
important changes that aim to improve accessibility options and deliver 
productivity boosts. While the update may not be the flashiest, it is always 
good to see a company continuously upgrade its accessibility options. 

So, ahead, weve listed the most interesting changes coming to your Chromebook 
at some point over the next few weeks.



Well start with one of our favorite upgrades in ChromeOS 127, improved PDF 
accessibility in the Chromebook Gallery App . This comes courtesy of an 
AI-powered OCR reader (Optical Character Recognition) that makes PDFs more 
accessible to low-vision or blind users. Essentially, this feature cleverly 
organizes the PDF to make it easier for users to understand via ChromeVox , 
the built-in screen reader for Chromebooks.



Youll also notice a new feature called Read Aloud in Chromes Reading mode . 
As the name suggests, this feature facilitates having content in the web 
browser read out to the user. This is helpful to visually impaired users and 
those who need help understanding long-form articles. 

Personally, this would be perfect for those long research nights when I need 
to read huge blocks of text while taking notes or even just to make it easier 
to listen to my favorite articles or stories while I multitask. 

Regarding productivity boosts, the Gallery app has another update that will 
let you delete or reorder pages of your PDF documents with keyboard and mouse 
shortcuts. Chromebook users with Bluetooth headsets should note that ChromeOS 
127 finally adds support for call control buttons on compatible hardware - so 
thats great news, assuming your headset has the capability. 

Finally, Chromebook users will doubtless be pleased to learn that the 
Firmware Update App has been tweaked to offer clearer instructions for 
updating their peripherals. Additionally, the Classroom Glanceables widget 
will let you quickly view and access your upcoming classroom assignments with 
just a click on your Chromebook's home screen. 

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AI Overviews goes global, hopefully without the rock-eating suggestions 
Microsoft's Surface laptops are on sale and students can score big savings 
before going back to school - but these devices are selling fast



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/chromebooks/heres-a-list-of-all-the-change
s-coming-to-your-chromebook-with-chromeos-127-now-rolling-out


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