Anyone out there remember the days when DoubleTwist was THE alternative for iTunes? Its claim to fame was the ability to deal with a user's iTunes library on an Android device in a very Apple-like way. Before streaming services became the norm, DoubleTwist was a very popular service. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Support Added to DoubleTwist Media Player
Apps
There are multiple different channels that apps find themselves making their way onto your Chrome OS device. At one time it was via the Chrome Web Store. In that store, you can find dedicated Chrome OS apps alongside Extensions that expand the usability of Chrome. Now that Android has come on the scene, this section of the site will expand incredibly.
Pushbullet Adds Desktop Reply Support For Allo
Google's new messaging app, Allo, has received a lot of praise and equally as much criticism. As we begin to see the Google Assistant become more prevalent I think the appeal of Allo will start to pick up steam. For now we can be happy that Google has created a cross-platform messenger with some … [Read more...] about Pushbullet Adds Desktop Reply Support For Allo
Chrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Yesterday, the arrival of Chrome OS 54 in the Stable Channel brought some cool new features and stability improvements. But, let's all be honest, we were hoping for broader Android App support and we didn't get it. Or did we? … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
New Video From Lenovo Advertises Android Apps On Their Chromebook 13
Android Apps are coming! I know. We've been saying that for weeks, no months now. But rest assured they are on the way. We have seen a few signs here and there of the Google Play Store coming to more Chromebooks and today brings us another teaser. … [Read more...] about New Video From Lenovo Advertises Android Apps On Their Chromebook 13
Chromecast Setup Changes: Today Google Cast Becomes Google Home
We reported on this upcoming change not too long ago, so this isn't really a surprise. However, I'm sure there are folks who didn't read that article and may be wondering why they are seeing an update to an app they didn't download. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Setup Changes: Today Google Cast Becomes Google Home
Chrome Canary 56 For Android Goes Topsy-Turvy
Last week Google released the Canary version of Chrome for Android to the public as an available download from the Play Store. If you're unfamiliar with the different versions of Chrome and Chrome OS you can read all about them here. Being the inquisitive mind that I am, I quickly installed … [Read more...] about Chrome Canary 56 For Android Goes Topsy-Turvy
Chrome 54 Arrives For Android
Chrome for Android has been updated to version 54. The upcoming release of Chrome 55 is likely to contain some major enhancements and features but 54 has brought a few new tricks as well. … [Read more...] about Chrome 54 Arrives For Android
Android’s Chrome Browser Goes Canary
If you have spent any time around Chrome Unboxed you've surely heard us talk about the different channels available for Chrome OS. What's a channel? Channels are the different versions of current and upcoming builds of the Chrome OS software. … [Read more...] about Android’s Chrome Browser Goes Canary
Hangouts Disabled In Favor of Allo on Pixel Phones: Writing On The Wall
According to a screenshot from a trusted source and reports around the web, it looks like Google is disabling the Hangouts app in favor of it's new Allo app on the upcoming Pixel phones. For all Hangouts users, the writing is on the wall. … [Read more...] about Hangouts Disabled In Favor of Allo on Pixel Phones: Writing On The Wall
Google Hangouts Gets Some New Tricks
Around here we LOVE Google's Hangouts app. We use it for practically everything. Now I know there are a surplus of messaging apps out there and many of them are really, really good at what they do. I'm not here to argue about which is better or what this one has that that one doesn't. We really … [Read more...] about Google Hangouts Gets Some New Tricks
Epson’s iProjection™ App Brings Wireless Connectivity For Chromebooks
Japanese electronics maker, Epson, has recently announced the iProjection™ App for Chromebooks. The app allows wireless connectivity to a number of projectors from their Brightlink® and Powerlite® product line. The application, available from the Chrome Web Store, focuses strongly on the … [Read more...] about Epson’s iProjection™ App Brings Wireless Connectivity For Chromebooks
Google Pixel LS(2015) Gets Update to Chrome OS 53 and Addition of Play Store
Last week, the Acer R11 and the ASUS Flip received a stable channel update to Chrome OS 53. The newest version included the Play Store (Beta), but Google's flagship Chromebook Pixel LS found itself left out in the cold.  The Pixel was the only non-convertible device out of the original 3 to receive … [Read more...] about Google Pixel LS(2015) Gets Update to Chrome OS 53 and Addition of Play Store