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Expanded OS Releases

Chrome OS 77 Will Expand the Google Assistant Release for Chromebooks

— June 25, 2019 — Tech
Chrome OS first had a Google Assistant release approximately two years ago, which was for the Pixel book. However, the company has created a new Google Assistant experience for Chrome OS. Following the initial release to the Pixel, Google Assistant started a limited release, with the functions coming to some chrome devices. Since then, Google has changed the source code management to make Google Assistant enabled by default.

This new change is scheduled to come with the release of Chrome OS 77, which means all Chromebooks that can run the software could have access to Google Assistant. However the Google assistant release is not finalized, as Chrome OS 77 is scheduled for a September launch. This means that Google could change its decision between now and the launch date.


Image Credit: Google
Trend Themes
1. Expanded Voice Assistant Integration - With Chromebooks being able to access Google Assistant, there is an opportunity for further integration of voice assistants across devices, expanding the market for hands-free technology.
2. Default Voice Assistant Integration - The new Google Assistant release will be enabled by default, creating an opportunity for other voice assistant providers to work with hardware makers to have their voice assistants enabled by default as well.
3. Increased OS Functionality Upgrades - The release of Chrome OS 77 and its expanded Google Assistant release could lead to other operating systems upgrading their own functionality offerings to keep up with the demand for more functionality in software.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - With more voice assistants coming to devices, there is an opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to explore new markets by expanding their product lines to include voice-enabled devices.
2. Software Development - The expanded Google Assistant release and potential for other default voice assistants could lead to new opportunities for software developers to create innovative applications and functionalities for these voice-enabled devices.
3. Virtual Personal Assistant Services - The expansion of voice assistant functionality through operating system upgrades creates a new market for virtual personal assistant services to integrate their services across devices and systems.
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