Google tests a Windows 10-like Chromebook launcher
(Android Central)

A full-screen app launcher debuted on ChromeOS a couple of years back, Google wants to see if a smaller one would make users more productive. What you need to know A new Chrome OS test showcases a smaller app launcher. If adopted, it`ll replace the current full-screen launcher with one more akin to Window 10. However, Google is only testing this behind a flag in Canary builds of the operating system at the moment. Google is testing a new Chrome OS launcher that resembles some of the earlier Chrome OS launchers in a bid to see whether it boosts productivity. The test was discovered by the folks over at ChromeStory when poking around in Canary builds of the operating system. The experimental flag and its description read: Productivity experiment: App Launcher: To evaluate an enhanced Launcher experience that aims to improve app workflows by optimizing access to apps, app content, and app actions. As you can see from the screenshot, it isn`t very usable at the moment. Whil...