Last month we were given a tease of native image resizing in Chrome OS. The news came to us via a bug report testing the new feature. This week, it seems a push to make this feature a reality is happening. … [Read more...] about Image Resizing For Chrome OS: One Step Closer
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More Chromebooks Showing Signs of the Play Store Coming
10/4 has come and gone. We saw a lot of things to be excited about. But we were also a bit disappointed as Chromebooks and Chrome OS took a back seat to the marketing extravaganza that is the Google Assistant. Now that the smoke has cleared, it's back to business as usual here at Chrome Unboxed. … [Read more...] about More Chromebooks Showing Signs of the Play Store Coming
Chromecast Ultra Official: 4K Resolution, Better Sound and Faster
Along with the new Pixel Phones and Google Home, the new Chromecast Ultra made its official debut today at Google's much anticipated live event from San Francisco. As previously rumored, the newest version of Google's casting device now supports 4K HD and HDR video. Along with premium video support, … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra Official: 4K Resolution, Better Sound and Faster
‘Fievel’, Chrome OS and the Internet of Things
Last week we reported on what a looks to be a new Chromebox in the works. 'Fievel' appears to be a Rockchip device powered by the RK3288 ARM® SoC. This is the same chip that powers products like the ASUS Flip, Chromebit, Haier Chromebook 11 and a plethora of Android TV devices. But why a 2 year … [Read more...] about ‘Fievel’, Chrome OS and the Internet of Things
New Skylake Chromebook: Hello ‘Caroline’
As Robby has stated on multiple occasions, it's officially silly season for upcoming Chrome devices. Today brings another welcome addition to a relatively small percentage of Skylake-based Chromebooks. We have been tracking 'Cave' for about as long as any device and we are hoping that we will see … [Read more...] about New Skylake Chromebook: Hello ‘Caroline’
Chromebook Development Still Going Strong. Meet Our Next Contestant: ‘Pyro’
We're not trying to beat a dead horse here. But, when we say we are convinced that Chromebooks and Chrome OS aren't going anywhere anytime soon; we truly believe it. Amidst all the talk of Andromeda and the future of Google's operating systems as we know it, Chromebook development has not slowed … [Read more...] about Chromebook Development Still Going Strong. Meet Our Next Contestant: ‘Pyro’
Acer Chromebook R 13 Available for Pre-order!
The much anticipated Acer Chromebook R 13 is now up and available for pre-sale on a number of sites. Originally debuted at IFA in Berlin, the Acer R 13 is the first Chromebook to use the MediaTek MT8173 ARM® Cortex® processor. The preliminary impressions of the new 13" convertible are quite … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R 13 Available for Pre-order!
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
What’s in a Board? The Making of a Chromebook
Around Chrome Unboxed we talk about new devices a lot. We get a little giddy every time we come across a possible new Chromebook or upcoming technology for Chrome OS. In our never-ending search, we come across terms such as baseboard, mainboard and overlay. But what does it all mean? … [Read more...] about What’s in a Board? The Making of a Chromebook
Google for Education: Chrome OS Admin Console And Play Store Management
Google Apps for Education (GAFE) has played a major role in creating a fully-immersive and interactive classroom environment. While a little lesser known, Android Apps have played a roll in schools for the past few years as well. Google Play for Education was rolled out quietly in 2013 and is … [Read more...] about Google for Education: Chrome OS Admin Console And Play Store Management
Could ‘Fievel’ Be The First Rockchip-Based Chromebox?
The number of upcoming Chromebook devices continues to grow at what seems to be an exponentional pace. The hot ticket at the moment? Convertibles. Around every corner we seem to uncover another 360° device. From high-end flagships to price-conscious EDU models, these all-in-one machines will … [Read more...] about Could ‘Fievel’ Be The First Rockchip-Based Chromebox?
