Google Releases Chrome OS 103 With New Photos & Wi-Fi Sharing Features

Google has started rolling out Chrome OS 103. The new version of the operating system will have the option to more easily share recent photos from a linked Android device and the option to share Wi-Fi passwords via Nearby Share.

In the Phone Hub on Chrome OS it is now possible to view the most recent photos taken with a paired Android device. These photos appear according to google automatically in the Phone Hub, but Chrome OS won’t download them right away. This only happens when a user clicks on the photo. The feature also works when the Chrome OS device is offline.

It will also be possible to share WiFi passwords with Android devices that are nearby. Chrome OS users must select a wireless network from the Wi-Fi settings menu and can share its data via the Nearby Share feature, which Google says has been greatly expanded.

It will also become easier for Chrome OS users this summer to connect Bluetooth headsets or earphones to the operating system via Fast Pair. Through this function, Chrome OS scans for bluetooth earphones. The operating system then displays a message with the option to pair the accessories immediately. This link is also stored in the user’s Google account, so that the accessories are also linked to other devices that use the same Google account.

Phone Hub on Chrome OS 103