Google Brings 'Works with Chromebook' Program for Chromebook Accessories

If y'all're in the market for some decent Chromebook accessories, you probably might have been skeptical regarding compatibility. While Chromebooks usually don't cause any unusual compatibility issues, thanks to Chrome OS' inherent Linux kernel, Google is now taking an actress step to certify Chromebook accessories as part of its 'Works with Chromebook' program.

"To assist you find your adjacent accessory, look for the Works With Chromebook logo on products in stores and online. We've tested these accessories to ensure they comply with Chromebook's compatibility standards. Once yous see the badge, you can be certain the product works seamlessly with your Chromebook.", wrote Kevin Ngo, Plan Manager – Works With Chromebook in a weblog mail service.

Works with Chromebook program kickstarts in the U.South, Canada, and Nihon. The next fourth dimension you visit a partnered retail store in these countries, you're most likely to see the Works with Chromebook badge on accessories. This way, you lot can confidently purchase an accessory for your Chromebook with nada second thoughts.

Several brands including AbleNet, Anker, Belkin, Brydge, Cable Matters, Elecom, Hyper, Kensington, Logitech, Plugable, Satechi, StarTech, and Targus are already on board with this program. You can also discover Works With Chromebook accessories at Amazon.com, All-time Purchase (U.S. and Canada), Walmart.com, and Bic Photographic camera (Japan). Y'all may cheque out the websites of partners from Works with Chromebook folio.

The Works with Chromebook program is expected to be expanded to a broad number of retailers in the listed countries. In improver, Google plans to expand the programme to more countries in the future.