ChromeOS just got a feature that Android had for years

ChromeOS has always been a completely different beast from Android. It gets its own visual and functional improvements separately from Android. However, according to a new report from Android Police, it’s getting a feature that Android had for a few years. ChromeOS is finally getting Dynamic Colors.

This change was spotted in the latest version of ChromeOS. Right now, the stable version of ChromeOS has the build number 117.0.5938.115. If you have a Chromebook/Chromebox, you should check for the latest update.

Go to your settings, and click on the About ChromeOS button at the bottom of the left panel. Click the Check for updates button. The computer will search for the update and start installing it. After you restart your computer, you will be on the next version of ChromeOS.

ChromeOS finally gets Dymanic Colors

Slowly, ChromeOS has been picking up a few design queues from Android. The interface has already adopted a bit of the Material You influence. We’re seeing large rounded buttons, pill-shaped UI elements, and the overall bubbly aesthetic. The only thing that was missing from ChromeOS was Dynamic Colors.

Now, that’s no longer the case. With the latest update, ChromeOS will now take the colors present in your wallpaper and create a color palette based on it. This color palette will be used throughout the entire interface. Menus, the taskbar, windows, background, and other elements will get the custom color palette. This gives the interface a different look.

Just like in Android, when you’re changing your wallpapers, you’ll have your choice between different color palettes. What’s unfortunate is that you only have four options like in Android 12.

Other changes

This update doesn’t only bring a new paint job, but it brings more goodies. For starters, the clipboard is more readable. It will show you more details about what’s saved on it, so have a better idea of what you’re pasting.

Next, ChromeOS brought on the adaptive charging feature on Android. This will keep your phone from charging all the way. It will stop at about 80% while it’s idle. After that, it will slowly charge up to full based on your usage. Lastly, when you’re using the digital keyboard, you’ll now see GIFs.