The next generation of Chromebooks, equipped with the latest Apollo Lake chipset from Intel, are about to hit the shelves. Understandably, news of another Braswell-based Chromebook may not excite many. Here at Chrome Unboxed we’re a bit of an exception to that rule. A new Chromebook is a new Chromebook and today I’m excited to […]
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Chromebooks May Be Getting Night Mode Soon
The Canary build of Chrome OS v.60 has turned up a new feature that may be of great interest to many users. “Night Mode” is a feature popular with mobile devices and desktop software that applies a filter to your display that reduces eye-straining blue light that is emitted. The feature is especially useful when […]
Continue ReadingChrome Dev For Android Testing A Faster Search Widget
The Chrome developer team is at it again. This time, the developer build of Chrome for Android is experimenting with a new search widget. Search bars on Android aren’t new by any means but this one might be a little different than what we’re used to. If you are an Android user, whether you use […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks poised to expand classroom dominance
Google has become a fixture in classrooms around the world: 70 million teachers and students use G Suite for education on a daily basis. 20 million Chromebooks are in use in classrooms around the world. 7 of 8 ivy league schools have adopted G Suite for Education Source: The Keyword by Google These numbers are […]
Continue ReadingThe Fabled 64GB ASUS Chromebook C301SA Is Apparently Available
Hard to believe but it’s been almost a year since we shared the coming release of the ASUS Chromebook C301SA. Shortly thereafter we saw the announcement of a 64GB version of the Braswell-based ASUS and what was more interesting was the price: $299. Since that time we haven’t heard much about the C301SA. Our review […]
Continue ReadingYet Another ASUS C302 Chromebook Flip Available In The U.K.
Everyone, or at least a lot of you, are anxiously awaiting the Samsung Chromebook Pro and don’t get me wrong, I’m ready to see it released. However, some of you may have forgotten the fact that ASUS has promised us a number of configurations of the C302 Chromebook Flip and as of this evening, I’m […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS And VMware: Chromebooks Just Got The Fast Track For Enterprises
While Microsoft is scrambling to regain lost ground in the education sector, Google has set their eyes on an even bigger prize with the help of VMware. This week Google announced collaboration with VMware that includes integration with the Workspace One virtual desktop platform. The partnership will be aimed at helping corporations and business entities […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Audio Gaining Serious Traction
Remember back a few years when the idea of a Chromecast was new? Remember how great it was when one of the apps you really liked finally got around to adding support for it? I do. I remember thinking how much simpler and cleaner this way of watching digital content on the TV was compared […]
Continue ReadingGoogle I/O 2017 Session Aimed At Android Apps and Chromebooks
We’re only about a week away from Google I/O, Google’s massive developer conference that takes place in May each year. Last year, Google made the announcement that they would be bringing Android apps to Chromebooks and, though they’ve been slower to deploy than they hoped, we are reaching the end of the development period. It […]
Continue ReadingMay 9th Chromebook Deals: The Weekly Roundup
It’s that time again. We’ve rounded up the best of the best from around the web to share with our favorite people, YOU! Here are some great deals on a few Chromebooks that might be right down your alley. We have a couple convertibles, some high-end devices on the cheap and even the Samsung Chromebook […]
Continue ReadingPixlr – Chromebooks Best Photoshop Option – Will Live On
Pixlr is known to many people for various reasons. Whether it is Pixlr, Pixlr Express, the discontinued Pixlr Touch Up, or Pixlr-O-Matic, many people across many use-cases found themeselves using Pixlr products. Then came the death of Flash, and it seemed the browser versions of these applications would simply die alongside it. Autodesk, who previously […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS vs. Windows 10 S: Battle For The Classroom
Last week, Microsoft’s “education” event hinged on their new operating system Windows 10 S. While I have my opinions as to the true purpose behind the event, the fact remains Microsoft has made their move to capture the education sector. With a new cloud-based OS and an army of “Chromebook killing” PCs, Microsoft is looking to […]
Continue ReadingChrome 59 Brings Native Notifications For Mac Users
Mac users will feel a little more at home using Chrome thanks to an upcoming addition to version 59 of the browser. Mac OS has its own notification system and I won’t lie, it’s quite attractive. It almost has a Chrome-esque feel to it already. Chrome’s native notifications are clean and simple but lack the […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro Delays Linked To Android Apps On Chromebooks?
I said in an article about the upcoming Chromebook ‘Eve’ last week that we don’t speculate too often. In that article I speculated a bit and thought it would be a while before I would do so again. Turns out I didn’t even make it a week. However, what we are looking at today is […]
Continue ReadingWatch The Google I/O Live Stream Here May 17-19
It’s that time of year again. Google I/O is almost upon us and once again we wanted to provide an easy location for you to follow along live as the three-day annual developer’s event is streamed live. Starting Wednesday, May 17th through Friday, May 20th you can watch all the happenings right here at Chrome […]
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