Google Chrome OS will lastly be getting the Materials You dynamic theme function within the newest Dev model 114, however there’s a catch: you must activate the flag to make use of it as of now.

Based on Android Police (opens in new tab), you possibly can create 4 totally different accent colour schemes by activating the #jelly-colors and #personalization-jelly flags. This function is exclusive as a result of these colour schemes are based mostly in your wallpaper colour, higher matching the textual content and icons in order that each are simpler to view.

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Materials You is a function that Android has had for years underneath the ColorsOS identify, one which Google can be bringing to its Chrome browser, particularly, the Canary v114 construct. Sadly, not like Android, Chrome OS doesn’t get a set of themes which might be distinct from wallpapers, so for those who wished an interface that stands out out of your background, you’re out of luck.

Chrome OS may very well be getting an enormous refresh 

There’s probability that Google may announce an enormous Chrome OS revamp throughout its Google I/O 2023 occasion, which will likely be kicking off on Might 10. With all of the options which might be at present being examined for each Chrome OS and the overall Chrome browser, the convention can be the right time to disclose a design overhaul.

The occasion, which you’ll watch by means of YouTube in addition to Google’s official web site, is anticipated to disclose different main merchandise. The Google Pixel Fold has already been confirmed for launch on the occasion in addition to different bulletins just like the Android 14 OS, Google Pixel Watch 2, enhancements to Google Bard, and extra.

It’ll be attention-grabbing to see if Google reveals some other new options and instruments for Chrome OS. One such function can be Materials Design 3, which is at present for Google Workspace. It’s a refresh of the earlier model that offers a few of its hottest instruments a extra fashionable look to ship a less complicated, extra streamlined UI, which helps customers work extra effectively. Having such a instrument for one of the best Chromebooks, which are supposed to be pure work machines within the first place, can be sensible.

On the very least, it will be good to see the tech big specializing in increasing what Materials You presents to Chrome OS. At present, it solely has the 4 colour palettes like Android 12, versus the 16 totally different colour derivation strategies that Android 13 presents.