We’re getting to the point in the upcoming Chromebook tablet story where ChromeOS fans like myself are thinking about the next wave of detachable devices on a near-daily basis. At this point, I have a hard time considering a reality where we don’t get a new tablet announcement by at least the summer. With the […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming Devices
One of the primary focuses here at Chrome Unboxed is future hardware. After all, our early days were all about new devices! What is coming feels just as important as what is here now, so we will continue looking for the latest and greatest developments in the Chrome OS ecosystem.
More proof that multiple next-gen Chromebook tablets are coming
If it feels like we’ve been talking about the next wave of powerful Chromebook tablets for quite some time now, there’s a good reason. We have. Traces of work for these new devices crept up as early as September 2022, so there’s been conversations around them for over a year and a half now. That’s […]
Continue ReadingFuture 15th-gen Intel ‘Arrow Lake’ Chromebooks begin development
While we’re a solid year and a half into the current 12th and 13th-gen Intel-powered Chromebook story, the future is always looming. We’ve only had eyes on a single 14th-gen Intel Core Ultra Chromebook up to this point, and that device – the upcoming ASUS ExpertBook Chromebook Elite CX54 – is still awaiting an official […]
Continue ReadingHP unveils 4 new Chromebooks with 2 new Plus models included
In an update we received late yesterday evening, we were made aware that HP has launched 4 new Chromebooks – 2 standard, 2 Plus – that have varying availability dates from right now until May 2024. There are two clamshell models and two convertibles with each form factor getting a standard version and a Plus […]
Continue ReadingIt looks like Samsung’s new Chromebook Plus (‘Xol’) will be a bigger device
To say that I’m excited for the new Samsung Chromebook Plus that we know is on the way would be an understatement. We’ve been waiting a long time for Samsung to truly get back in the Chromebook game with something more like the Galaxy Chromebook, and there’s good reason to think that their upcoming device […]
Continue ReadingCTL showed off the first affordable 5G RedCap Chromebook at MWC 2024
Just last week at Mobile World Congress, CTL made waves in both the 5G and Chromebooks worlds by showcasing the world’s first Chromebook equipped with the fast and affordable 5G RedCap technology. This innovation has major implications for the future of education, enterprise and even consumer Chromebook connectivity on the go. What is 5G RedCap? […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming MediaTek Chromebook Tablets being tested with on-device AI hardware
I’ll go ahead and level with you right off the jump: I’m not educated on the underpinnings of AI and how it all works together in hardware and software. I know some processors and SoCs are better equipped to do AI tasks than others, but I also know there’s plenty of AI being leveraged on […]
Continue ReadingMore clues that ‘Xol’ may be the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus
It’s been a couple weeks since we first discovered ‘Xol’ – a new Chromebook on the way from Samsung that curiously has an Assistant key built into the keyboard. You can read the first post about all that and get up to speed on how we know this is a Samsung Chromebook and what you […]
Continue ReadingWhy ‘Xol’ could become the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus
I’m going to level with you on something. Three days ago when I uncovered ‘Xol’ – a new Chromebook in the works that will come with some sort of Assistant key on the keyboard – I also noticed a couple emails associated with some of the changes happening for this device in the Chromium Gerrit. […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Xol’ emerges with an Assistant Key built in
I know, I know: it’s basically impossible not to draw a few conclusions from that headline. I’m fighting the same instincts as I write these words, but I can’t deny what I’ve stumbled upon this morning, and I can’t 100% tell you that what we’re all thinking isn’t true. But I also don’t have proof […]
Continue ReadingDon’t miss massive savings when you pre-order a new Galaxy S24
We’ve been writing a bit more about Samsung of late and there’s a good reason for it. With the announcement of the latest Galaxy S24 phones, Samsung and Google seem to be working more closely with one another than ever. As Apple has taken the crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker, I’d say it’s […]
Continue ReadingGoogle to launch 15 new Chromebooks for 2024 with new features for school
Chromebooks have truly found one of their core callings in the world of education. Their collaborative, accessible, and sustainable features have made them a popular choice for K-12 classrooms. With automatic updates for up to 10 years and a remarkable track record of zero reported ransomware attacks to date, Chromebooks are reliable and secure devices […]
Continue ReadingLeaked Pixel 9 renders show off an unfortunate iPhone clone
Not going to lie to you; I don’t like this at all. Earlier today, I wrote about Google and Samsung needing to join forces to fight off Apple’s continuing advance as the largest smartphone maker in the world. And now, I’m seeing early renders of the Pixel 9 that look like absolute iPhone rip-offs if […]
Continue ReadingYou can get alerted when the ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus goes on sale
Now that the hype of CES 2024 is past us, we’re still thinking quite a bit about the very interesting new ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus. And I’m sure many of you are, too. With its top-tier build quality, excellent specs, and what could be a very reasonable price, I’ve been thinking a lot about […]
Continue ReadingMy wearable dreams may come true with a larger Pixel Watch 3 option
While I’ve made the jump largely to Samsung phones over the last year (9 months or so with the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the past month with the Galaxy Z Fold 5), my feelings for both their watch and their earbuds are quite a bit more tepid. The latest Galaxy Buds2 Pro are just alright […]
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