As exciting as the Chromecast Ultra is, its release came with one very large drawback: no available 4K content from its maker. Google looks to have remedied this, however, as we are now seeing some 4K content finally hit the Play Store. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra Gets More 4K Content Via Google Play
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Google Shops Chromebook Displays Are Encouraging
Google Shops have been popping up in Best Buy and Curry's PC World stores in Canada and the UK, showing off Google's latest wares like the Pixel, Daydream, and Google Home. One addition to these Shops that has us very encouraged is the selection of Chromebooks on offer. … [Read more...] about Google Shops Chromebook Displays Are Encouraging
Google Wifi Now Shipping!
Right on the heels of the app switching names from Google On to Google Wifi, it looks like Google Wifi is now shipping! A few things to consider here, so keep reading. … [Read more...] about Google Wifi Now Shipping!
Google On Becomes Google Wifi: Shipping Soon?
A few days ago, an update occurred that is rolling out to users across the board. Google On, the app formerly used for controlling the OnHub routers is now becoming Google Wifi. The change gives us some hope about a shipping date for Google Wifi. … [Read more...] about Google On Becomes Google Wifi: Shipping Soon?
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 Chromebook Core i5 8GB On Sale For $399 At Tiger Direct
Well, right on the heels of the Acer Chromebook R11 being listed for a fantastic price of $249, we now have another sensational offer on a very, very powerful Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Thinkpad 13 Chromebook Core i5 8GB On Sale For $399 At Tiger Direct
Acer Chromebook R11 Available At Costco For $249
While Black Friday has come and gone, the shopping season is in full force. Honestly, until December 25th, we're likely to see deals here and there on Chromebooks and other Chrome OS devices, and we want to be on top of all the best deals for our readers. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R11 Available At Costco For $249
More Chromebooks Getting Android Apps In Beta Channel
It looks like the Chrome OS developers are sneaking updates for the Play Store into more Chromebooks. Likely added in the latest Beta Channel update, we are seeing multiple devices with Android App support in Beta via a quick little method that works easily. … [Read more...] about More Chromebooks Getting Android Apps In Beta Channel
Android Apps Getting SD Card Support On Chromebooks
A lingering question surrounding the arrival of the Play Store and Android Apps on Chromebooks has been: will the apps ever have proper access to the SD card slot on the Chromebook? Well, there's good news for all of you who've been wondering. … [Read more...] about Android Apps Getting SD Card Support On Chromebooks
Samsung Chrombook Pro Likely Release Window
As we mentioned in an article earlier this week, the biggest question around the Samsung Chromebook Pro at this point is simple: when? When will it be made officially official? When will I be able to buy it? When, when, when??? While we don't have a 100% answer on this, we have a really … [Read more...] about Samsung Chrombook Pro Likely Release Window
Android 7.1 Is Coming To Chromebooks
Up to this point, all we've seen in the Android Framework running on select Chromebooks is version 6.0. While Android Marshmallow is exceedingly more popular at this point than Nougat (7.0 and 7.1), as Android development moves forward on Chromebooks, 7.0+ is a very important addition that really … [Read more...] about Android 7.1 Is Coming To Chromebooks
Hangouts v15: GIF Keyboard Support Is Here For 7.1
One of the things that makes Facebook Messenger so much fun is the inclusion of GIF keyboards. Right in your conversation, without opening any other app, you can add a colorful GIF to your conversation to get your point across. Version 15 of Google Hangouts finally adds this support, but there … [Read more...] about Hangouts v15: GIF Keyboard Support Is Here For 7.1
Samsung Chromebook Pro Could Change The Consumer Chromebook Landscape
We've spilled much digital ink over the Samsung Chromebook Pro here at Chrome Unboxed. Being the source for all things 'Kevin' before 'Kevin' became the Chromebook Pro, we also were the starting point for the big reveal of Samsung's next big thing in Chromebooks. Right along with you, we are … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Could Change The Consumer Chromebook Landscape
