Google enhances the system tray menu interface on Chrome OS

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Ngày cập nhật gần nhất: 15/4/2026

François Beaufort, a representative from Google, announced today that the Chrome OS development team is deploying a new system tray menu interface for Chromebook operating systems.

Built on Linux, Google's Chrome OS is continually evolving and adding new features to enhance user experiences and improve performance.

Google enhances the system tray menu interface on Chrome OS

In the upcoming Chrome OS release, Google enhances the system tray menu interface, making it more accessible for users with touch devices and those using Google's Android operating system.

In a post on Google+, François Beaufort stated that the new Chrome OS system tray interface meets the demands, satisfying users of touch devices running Android currently available on Google's Canary testing channel.

Experience the New Chrome OS System Tray Menu

As mentioned earlier, the new Chrome OS system tray menu is now available on the Chrome OS Canary testing channel. The new menu interface is activated if users have enabled the flag chrome://flags/#enable-system-tray-unified.

If you're not using the Chrome OS Canary testing channel on your Chromebook but want to experience the new menu interface, first, you need to activate Developer Mode on your device. Turn off your device, then press and hold the Esc + Refresh (F3) keys while turning it on, then press Ctrl + D at the Recovery screen.

Once Developer Mode is activated, you can switch to the Chrome OS Canary testing channel by entering the command live_in_a_coal_mine in the Terminal window. Open the Terminal window using the shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.

It's important to note that Chrome OS Canary is a testing channel, so things may not work correctly, and errors may occur, which is unavoidable. Therefore, Mytour recommends waiting for the stable Chrome OS update to experience the new system tray menu interface.

Not only bringing an improvement to its operating system, but Google also provides a significant addition to the Android messaging app. Specifically, the Android Messages app is now available on the web browser, allowing users to text comfortably on both their computer and Android phone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What improvements are being made to the Chrome OS system tray menu?

Google is enhancing the Chrome OS system tray menu to improve accessibility for users with touch devices, making it more user-friendly and intuitive in the upcoming release.

How can I access the new Chrome OS system tray menu?

To access the new Chrome OS system tray menu, users must enable the flag chrome://flags/#enable-system-tray-unified and ensure they are using the Chrome OS Canary testing channel.

Is it safe to use the Chrome OS Canary testing channel?

No, using the Chrome OS Canary testing channel is not entirely safe. It is a testing environment where errors and issues are common, so caution is advised.

Can I use the Android Messages app on my web browser?

Yes, the Android Messages app is now available on web browsers, allowing users to send and receive texts seamlessly between their computer and Android phone.

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