A newer web-based technology has been given a green light from Google for some serious testing and we’ve been made aware via a post on Google+ from +François Beaufort. This new tech is known as Web Bluetooth, and as of today, it can be enabled for testing via a Chrome Flag. This is clearly still […]
Continue ReadingWe Need More 15-Inch Chromebooks
Unlike just a few years ago, Chromebooks now come in a variety of sizes. Currently, they range all the way from 10.1 inches to 15.6 inches, including 11.6″, 13″, and 14″ models. While all these sizes have some representation, the bulk of Chromebooks right now fall in the 13.3″ category. As great as 13.3″ devices […]
Continue ReadingQuick Tips: Open Any Site As A Windowed ‘App’
With all the talk of Android Apps coming to Chrome OS this fall it is easy to forget that Chrome OS, as it stands right now, is a very capable and reliable OS. While we here at Chrome Unboxed have been eager to share and talk about all the advantages this change will bring, I […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Family Library Works For Chromebooks Too
In the past week, Google went live with a service it had announced back in May of this year, allowing for ‘families’ of Google accounts to share most purchases made across all of Google Play. I use ‘family’ because it is open to any 6 accounts you want to use. Friends, co-workers, or any other […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 53 Lands In Beta Channel
According to the Chrome Releases Blog, the Beta Channel of Chrome OS has now been updated to 53.0.2785.36 (Platform version: 8530.35.0). This update brings along with it a few very interesting things.
Continue ReadingAndroid Apps Run Smooth: Even On Slow Processors [video]
When the Google Play Store was announced for Chromebooks, we were collectively excited. Productivity and gaming have some definite holes for Chrome OS, and the idea that Android Apps could bridge that gap is quite amazing. We’ve talked at length about this around here (and will continue to), so you can check out this link […]
Continue ReadingHow To Use A USB 3.0 Monitor With A Chromebook [video]
Secondary monitors are a great aid to productivity, especially for devices with screens smaller than 15 inches. Extra screen real estate gives users the ability to see multiple pages of info, work between the two, and avoid moving windows around to do so. While a second-screen setup has been available via HDMI for a while […]
Continue ReadingGPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
We’ve reported pretty extensively on the device/baseboard combo of ‘Gru’ and ‘Kevin’ and while there are plenty of knowns, there are still lots of unknowns. Today, however, we can add in a new piece of the puzzle.
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebase 24 Review
The Acer Chromebase 24, overall, is an exercise in safety. There’s no innovation or taken risks, but there are also very few misses as a result. A solid build, solid performer, and overall ‘pretty good’ experience makes this device a forgettable one, but a functional one as well. For our review, we tested the absolute […]
Continue Reading‘Elm’ Looks To Be the Acer Chromebook R13: Coming Soon
It looks as if our reports of the device codenamed ‘Elm’ have come to fruition. It has been outed by Roland Quandt (via Liliputing) that the Chromebook R13 by Acer is coming soon.
Continue ReadingHover-Enabled Trackpads Coming to Chromebooks
Yes, you read that correctly. In this latest commit, uncovered by our very own +Gabriel Brangers, we see very clear language surrounding the imminent arrival of “hover-enabled touchpads” coming to Chrome OS. Here is some of that language: …we’re beginning to get hover-enabled touchpads. For these touchpads the events…won’t necessarily mean that the finger is […]
Continue ReadingCasting Now Works From Android Apps on Chromebooks
We have confirmed that casting is now enabled and works from many of the Android apps you would normally use as casting apps. While Android Apps have been around on a few devices for a little while, Chromecast support was lacking up until now. There are great apps that aren’t quite as great without this, […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Thinkpad Chromebook 13 Unboxing and Hands On
Lenovo’s presence in the Chromebook market, up to this point, has largely been in the education sector. With the new Thinkpad Chromebook 13, however, Lenovo has brought the Thinkpad line to the Chrome OS community in a big way.
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Elm’ Nearing Production
As we previously reported, a new MediaTek-powered device is coming. And it looks like it is coming very soon. According to this recent commit, we can see that ‘Elm’ has made it to the PVT (Production Validation Test) phase. This phase is the final step before production can begin, answering the question:
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebase 24 Unboxing and Hands On [video]
Announced back at CES in January 2016, the Acer Chromebase 24 caught the attention of many in the Chrome OS community. However, upon launch, it was aimed mainly at enterprise via Google Apps resellers. This left many consumers out in the cold for months. Just recently, however, the Acer Chromebase 24 became available for order […]
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