As we approach the actual release of ‘Sapphire’ - the highly anticipated, Lenovo-built Chromebook tablet with some decidedly Google-y features - this device just keeps getting better. Over the past few weeks, we’ve slowly unpacked a hardware story that feels like a combination of Pixelbook and Pixel … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s 13-inch ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet just checked another box on my high-end wish list
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New evidence confirms Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet features a 13-inch display
The more we learn about ‘Sapphire’ (the high-end, Lenovo-built Chromebook tablet we’ve been tracking for months), the more it feels like this device could be at the center of a turning point for the ChromeOS ecosystem. Last week, we confirmed that Lenovo is the manufacturer behind the scenes, … [Read more...] about New evidence confirms Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet features a 13-inch display
ASUS surprises at CES 2026 with the new Chromebook CM32 Detachable [VIDEO]
CES 2026, like other iterations of it in the past, had a nice surprise waiting for us in ASUS' booth. The company managed to catch us off guard with an unannounced addition to their portable lineup. While we expected to see updates to their entry-level Chromebooks, the standout unveiling is … [Read more...] about ASUS surprises at CES 2026 with the new Chromebook CM32 Detachable [VIDEO]
The first MediaTek MT8189 tablet ‘Padme’ will feature a large 12.1-inch QHD+ screen
The story of the upcoming MediaTek MT8189-powered Chromebooks just keeps getting more interesting. We recently uncovered that the 'Jedi' baseboard and its first offshoot, 'Padme', are being developed specifically for a new generation of Chromebook tablets. The prospect of a new, powerful ARM-based … [Read more...] about The first MediaTek MT8189 tablet ‘Padme’ will feature a large 12.1-inch QHD+ screen
Possible Google-made Chromebook tablet ‘Sapphire’ will likely have a magnetic charging pen
We're back with another exciting development for 'Sapphire', the first development board based on the 'Tanjiro' reference design for a new wave of powerful, MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-powered Chromebook tablets. A new commit we've uncovered in the Chromium Gerrit strongly suggests this upcoming tablet … [Read more...] about Possible Google-made Chromebook tablet ‘Sapphire’ will likely have a magnetic charging pen
A new Chromebook tablet ‘Sapphire’ just appeared with a decidedly ‘Made By Google’ feature
The discovery of 'Tanjiro'—the reference board for a new generation of MediaTek Kompanio Ultra-powered Chromebook tablets—was already easily one of the most exciting ChromeOS developments of the year. As a baseboard, we knew it was only a matter of time before the first real-world devices began to … [Read more...] about A new Chromebook tablet ‘Sapphire’ just appeared with a decidedly ‘Made By Google’ feature
Why there could be more than one new Kompanio Ultra Chromebook Tablet
Just yesterday, we were thrilled to uncover evidence of 'Tanjiro': a new Chromebook tablet in development with the incredible MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip inside. The prospect of a single device with that amazing processor in a tablet form factor was exciting enough. But as I've continued to dig … [Read more...] about Why there could be more than one new Kompanio Ultra Chromebook Tablet
It’s happening! A new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook tablet is coming
Ever since the debut of the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra, we've been absolutely blown away by its capabilities. In devices like the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 and the new Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514, this chip has proven to be crazy-fast, incredibly efficient, and better at running Android apps than any … [Read more...] about It’s happening! A new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook tablet is coming
Evidence emerges of new Chromebook tablets with the MediaTek MT8189 inside
Just a few weeks back, I was left scratching my head a bit over the discovery of 'Jedi', a second, parallel baseboard for the upcoming MediaTek MT8189 chip. With the already-massive 'Skywalker' family in development (8 devices already in the works), I was left wondering why Google and MediaTek would … [Read more...] about Evidence emerges of new Chromebook tablets with the MediaTek MT8189 inside
A MediaTek Kompanio Ultra version of the Chromebook Duet 5 is the thing of dreams
The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 has established a bit of a new reality for ChromeOS: we now have a proven, high-performance ARM chip that delivers both incredible speed and staggering battery life. The MediaTek Kompanio Ultra is an absolute beast, and it has me thinking about what's next. Now that … [Read more...] about A MediaTek Kompanio Ultra version of the Chromebook Duet 5 is the thing of dreams
5 things ChromeOS tablets could learn from the Pixel Tablet [VIDEO]
It should be pretty well known at this point that the arrival of the Android kernel to Chrome OS is on the way; and with it, a unique opportunity presents itself. It's no secret that the Chrome OS tablet experience hasn't been updated in any substantial way in years. Despite repeated calls for some … [Read more...] about 5 things ChromeOS tablets could learn from the Pixel Tablet [VIDEO]
Acer’s 2025 EDU Chromebook lineup includes a new tablet
Acer just introduced new Chromebooks aimed at the education market at BETT 2025, and though this is mostly standard fare for the education-focused conference, there's one little addition to Acer's latest offering that's quite interesting this time around in the form of a tablet, and the Acer … [Read more...] about Acer’s 2025 EDU Chromebook lineup includes a new tablet
