The going has been slow to say the least. Qualcomm Snapdragon Chromebooks were supposed to show up in the second half of 2019 with the Snapdragon 845 chip on board, ready to shake up the ARM-powered Chromebook market with always-connected LTE, swift performance, and thin/light form … [Read more...] about New baseboard ‘Lazor’ signals development beginning to expand on Qualcomm 7c Chromebooks
The Pixel Slate is priced to sell, but here’s why I’m waiting on Lenovo’s Chromebook tablet
As time moves forward and we get farther and farther from the events of CES 2020 nearly three months ago now, it becomes easy to forget or simply mis-remember things that were so exciting at the time. For instance, just a month ago I could remember quite clearly how enamored I was in my time with … [Read more...] about The Pixel Slate is priced to sell, but here’s why I’m waiting on Lenovo’s Chromebook tablet
Google Pixel Buds pass through FCC on their way to public release
We've been anxiously awaiting the release date for the Google Pixel Buds since our brief time with them back in October of 2019. In case you don't recall, Google's new Pixel Buds are direct competitors to Apple's Airpods and Airpods Pro, giving users a light, small, pocketable set of wireless … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Buds pass through FCC on their way to public release
ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Unboxing [VIDEO]
It's an exciting day here in the Chrome Unboxed office as our review unit of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 has been delivered and we're hopping in the box to see what all we remember about the device from our time with it at CES 2020 back in January. While we're not really allowed to say too … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Unboxing [VIDEO]
I’m posting this from an iPad just to test out the trackpad feature in iPadOS 13.4
For months at this point, Apple has been basically teasing the public with the idea of trackpad and mouse support for iPadOS. It first came up in the form of an accessibility feature back in June of 2019 and as we rounded the corner into 2020, we began seeing 3rd party accessory makers like Brydge … [Read more...] about I’m posting this from an iPad just to test out the trackpad feature in iPadOS 13.4
Chrome’s built-in PDF viewer is set to get a much-needed upgrade
It's been nearly a year since we last saw the built-in PDF viewer in Chrome and Chrome OS get a substantial upgrade. Back in December of 2018, we began tracking the addition of markup tools in the browser-based PDF viewer that eventually came to fruition in the Developer Channel of Chrome and … [Read more...] about Chrome’s built-in PDF viewer is set to get a much-needed upgrade
One of my most-used Chrome OS keyboard shortcuts will be removed later this year
The Chrome OS keyboard is a bit of a minimalist dream. I know it is one of the things that most attracted me to Chromebooks in the early days. Without the intervention of all the manufacturers building custom functions and keyboard layouts, the predictability of the Chromebook keyboard is one of … [Read more...] about One of my most-used Chrome OS keyboard shortcuts will be removed later this year
After a year-long ride, the virtual desks feature for Chrome OS 80 is finally complete
I haven't written about virtual desks in some time since the feature has been so close to complete for quite some time now. As a matter of fact, since November, the virtual desks experience has been about 90% complete and available out of the box. No flags have been needed for months to get all … [Read more...] about After a year-long ride, the virtual desks feature for Chrome OS 80 is finally complete
‘Jinlon’ is the second new Chromebook getting this unique hardware privacy feature
Very early on in 2020, we reported on a Chromebook in development - codenamed 'Drallion' - that will be sporting a very unique feature that no other Chromebook before it has ever had: a hardware privacy screen. These screens are built to give users the ability to create a physical, visual shield … [Read more...] about ‘Jinlon’ is the second new Chromebook getting this unique hardware privacy feature
More custom Chromebook keyboard layouts are coming in future devices
For a very long time, Chromebook keyboards were one of the primary constants to using a device with Chrome OS. Regardless of the screen size, display type, build materials, trackpad quality or ports, the keyboard layout was one of the main hardware features that remained the same regardless of … [Read more...] about More custom Chromebook keyboard layouts are coming in future devices
Twitter’s new account switch feature on the web just got even better
I just finished up a post a few minutes ago and as I logged in to Twitter to share it from the Chrome Unboxed account, I noticed something had changed. As a went to the 'more' menu to swap accounts (thanks to the handy new feature that allows quick account switching on the web) and re-share the … [Read more...] about Twitter’s new account switch feature on the web just got even better
Here’s my work from home Chromebook setup that fits in a backpack
Right in the middle of the current crisis our world is currently facing right now, new modes of doing standard things are needed. Maybe one of the most pressing needs most people have is figuring out how to transition their work practices from office spaces to areas in the home. Doing this … [Read more...] about Here’s my work from home Chromebook setup that fits in a backpack
