ChromeOS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google
Recently the release of the new version of Chrome OS 105 was announced, version that arrives synchronized with the base of the Chrome 105 web browser and that manages to implement some improvements of which we can highlight the support to be able to access many Android games through Google Play, as well as an adaptive loading support, among other things more.
For those new to Chrome OS, you should know that the system is based on the Linux kernel, ebuild/portage build tools, open components, and the Chrome web browser.
Main new features of Chrome OS 101
In this new version that is presented, it is highlighted that implemented support for adaptive charging mode, who allows you to extend battery life By optimizing charge cycles, taking into account the specifics of how the user works with the device, this is designed to help extend the battery life of all Chromebooks and means that ChromeOS 105 adjusts how and when the battery is charged of a system to reduce battery degradation. The system tries to keep the charge level within the optimal range, avoiding overcharging that will negatively affect battery life.
Also, provided the ability to close the virtual desktop (Virtual Desk) with a single click, along with all associated windows and tabs. Previously, this was not possible, so it simplifies the entire experience for users. Closing is done via the new “Close desktop and windows” context menu item, which is displayed when you right-click on a specific virtual desktop in the panel.
Another novelty that Chrome OS 105 users may like in this new version is that You can now access many Android games through Google Play. One drawback, though, is that many games are designed for touchscreens, which is initially a problem.
To resolve this issue, Google announced that with ChromeOS 105, is testing keyboard controls for selected titles.
The company said it's simulating touch controls by pressing the keyboard to map touchscreen controls to a desktop system. He also insisted that developers should implement keyboard controls in their games so they would work better on non-touchscreen Chromebooks.
“By translating keystrokes into simulated touch events, the Game Controls feature allows gamers to use their keyboard to interact with on-screen buttons and virtual joysticks, resulting in a vastly improved experience for games with support. limited or non-existent keyboard layout,” the company said. in a blog post.
It is mentioned that about the work, for the initial phase, Google has concentrated on four types of games that will support keyboard controls: joystick, single-button games, multi-button and swipe.
Here is the list of compatible games at launch:
- 2048
- 2048 Original
- 2048 (Solebon LLC)
- 2048 Number puzzle game
- 2048 (S2Apps)
- Archero
- Axesio
- Archer Hunter – Offline Action Adventure Game
- Crush Stack Ball Blast
- Drop Stack Ball - Fall Helix Blast Crash 3D
- Fire Balls 3D
- Geometry Dash Lite
- Grimvalor
- Heroics Epic Legend of Archero
- Helix Stack Jump: Smash Ball
helix smash - Hill Climb Racing
- Mr Autofire
- Ninja Arashi 2
- Ninja Arashi
- Ninja warrior: legend of adventure games
- Pixel Blade R – Revolution
- Power Hover
- Stack Ball – Crash Platforms
- Stack Smash
- Stack Crush Ball
- StackFall
- Tap Titans 2
- Wizard Legend: Fighting Master
- Zombero: Archero Hero Shooter
Finally if you want to know more about it about this new version of the system, you can check the details by going to to the following link.
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The new build now available for most Chromebooks current, as well as external developers have trained versions for common computers with x86, x86_64 and ARM processors.
Last but not least, if you are a Raspberry user, you should know that you can also install Chrome OS on your device, only that the version you can find is not the most current, and there is still the problem with video acceleration due to hardware.