As highlighted by Gabriel's post yesterday, the Pixelbook 2 has been leaked all over the place at this point. From Google themselves, no less, we've seen the device in YouTube TV ads, in Google Adsense ads, and now on The Keyword: Google's own blog. We all know companies "leak" things out all … [Read more...] about Pixelbook 2 Will Have Feature Users Have Been Asking For
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Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Review
Do you like comparing things? I do. We all do, if we're being honest. And that predisposition caused us to take a bit longer on this review than we normally do. In fact, we actually shot the entire review twice because of it. Look, I like a before and after, this vs. that just as much as the next … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Review
Chrome OS Beta Updates to Version 70, Brings All The Fun Features Along
We covered the slew of updated features that were introduced in Chrome OS 70 first in the Dev Channel. The majority of these updates affect tablet mode in general, which isn't a big surprise given what we are expecting to see at Google's hardware event just a couple weeks from now. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Beta Updates to Version 70, Brings All The Fun Features Along
Chromebook Tablet ‘Nocturne’ Getting Higher Resolution Screen Than Pixelbook
For the past year, a few Chromebooks have utilized the same high-resolution screen and we've been completely fine with that. The Pixelbook, HP Chromebook x2, Samsung Chromebook Pro and Samsung Chromebook Plus all utilize a 2400x1600 resolution screen with good color and brightness and we've yet to … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet ‘Nocturne’ Getting Higher Resolution Screen Than Pixelbook
This Could Be The First Look At #madebyGoogle Chromebook Tablet ‘Nocturne’ With 2 Keyboards By Brydge
We're getting close to the end of the line, folks, and the leaks are coming from every side. We had eyes on some sort of Chrome OS tablet not long ago along with a smattering of updated Pixelbook leaks, so the hype machine is kicking in full-force. Today's leaks come courtesy of About … [Read more...] about This Could Be The First Look At #madebyGoogle Chromebook Tablet ‘Nocturne’ With 2 Keyboards By Brydge
Google Finally Fixing Bluetooth Issues On Chromebooks
If I were to list the top five requests for articles I get, this one would be in the top 5 for sure. Bluetooth has been a struggle that has plagued Chrome OS for years. Blame it on an outdated Bluetooth stack, cheap hardware, or whatever you want: using Bluetooth devices with Chromebooks has been … [Read more...] about Google Finally Fixing Bluetooth Issues On Chromebooks
Proof Emerges That #madebyGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Will Be A Tablet Similar To The iPad Pro
We only have about 3 weeks left before the big Google hardware event on October 9th. While the jury is out on whether or not Google has anything surprising in store for the Pixel 3 line of phones, there's no doubt that there's much to look forward to when we start talking Chromebooks. It's a … [Read more...] about Proof Emerges That #madebyGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Will Be A Tablet Similar To The iPad Pro
Google Is Killing Off Inbox, Keeping Its Killer Feature For Gmail
You've probably read a similar story to this somewhere on the internet by now, but if you haven't, the quick and easy version is this: Google's shutting down Inbox in March now that Gmail finally got an update, visual overhaul, and many of Inbox's previously-unique features. … [Read more...] about Google Is Killing Off Inbox, Keeping Its Killer Feature For Gmail
Chromebook Tablets Getting Proper Desktop Mode [VIDEO]
Chrome OS has been a desktop-focused OS since the beginning. That comes as no surprise to anyone, right? Well, with all the most recent changes to Chrome OS both on the software and hardware front, there is more movement than ever getting Chrome OS ready for tablet use cases. With the Acer … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablets Getting Proper Desktop Mode [VIDEO]
Controversial Change Being Fixed For Chrome OS Tablets
If you need any proof that Google does, in fact, listen to customers, this particular reversal shows that is at least the case when it comes to Chrome OS software decisions. This seems like a small change and it is. To be honest, it is an issue that simply never should have been an issue to begin … [Read more...] about Controversial Change Being Fixed For Chrome OS Tablets
New #madebyGoogle Pixelbook ‘Nocturne’ or ‘Atlas’ Shown On Video
UPDATE: The link to the bug report has been blocked after this article was published. Looks like we probably hit a bit to close to home! We're only 31 days out from Google's upcoming #madebyGoogle hardware event, and though the leaks of the Pixel phones have been rampant to the point of … [Read more...] about New #madebyGoogle Pixelbook ‘Nocturne’ or ‘Atlas’ Shown On Video
The Chrome Web Store Gets a Material Design Facelift, New Lease On Life
Back when Google began spinning down support for Chrome Apps across most platforms, many thought the Chrome Web Store was about to begin the slow wind-down to obsolescence. I was in that company. I won't lie. I simply thought Google was doing what Google so often does and were walking away from … [Read more...] about The Chrome Web Store Gets a Material Design Facelift, New Lease On Life
