It's hard to believe but it has been a little over a year since the Samsung Chromebook Pro/Plus was leaked online. In that time, we have spent many a late hour digging through the Chromium repositories trying to connect devices to manufacturers in the hopes of getting an inside scoop on what's next … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Samsung Is Making A Detachable Chromebook
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Chromebooks Split Screen For Tablet Mode Shows Up In Dev Channel
Our favorite OS just keeps evolving, and in a few respects Chrome OS really needs this evolution to happen quickly. With so much changing in and around Chromebooks in the last year, there's a lot of stuff that feels a bit half-baked still. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Split Screen For Tablet Mode Shows Up In Dev Channel
Is Google Making A Line Of Pixelbooks?
For some, delivery of Google's new Pixelbook came a few days early. For most, however, tomorrow marks the day that the Chromebook #madebygoogle begins shipping. But, what if? … [Read more...] about Is Google Making A Line Of Pixelbooks?
Chrome OS Detachable Update: Camera Flash, Dual Microphones
Google's Pixelbook has the potential to accelerate the consumer Chromebook market like no other device is the short history of Chrome OS. Over the next six to twelve months, we truly anticipate exponential growth of the awareness of Chrome OS devices in the retail sector. That leads me to ask "what … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Detachable Update: Camera Flash, Dual Microphones
Chromebook Tablet ‘Scarlet’ Could Have Stowable Stylus
With all the buzz about Google's new Pixelbook, it's been a bit since we talked about the new Chrome OS form-factors still on the horizon. Despair not. Development of detachables and tablets running Chrome OS is still very much alive and moving forward. … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet ‘Scarlet’ Could Have Stowable Stylus
Huawei Nexus Tablet Scrapped, Andromeda Now Microsoft’s Headache
It has been almost a year to the day since we reported on the mysterious device codenamed 'Bison' that would bring us the equally cryptic operating system, Andromeda. Along with 'Bison' we heard a number of rumors that Huawei was actively working on a new Nexus tablet that would be carrying the … [Read more...] about Huawei Nexus Tablet Scrapped, Andromeda Now Microsoft’s Headache
New Chromebooks With Cellular Options May Be On The Horizon
Chromebooks with cellular capabilities aren't a new thing. In fact, one of the oldest devices around was offered with 3G connectivity. The Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550, launched in 2012, came with two years of 100MB/month 3G service from Verizon at no additional charge. Not long after, … [Read more...] about New Chromebooks With Cellular Options May Be On The Horizon
Chromebook Tablet Mode Getting Split Screen Snapping
We've seen this coming for a bit of time, but this is the first time we're seeing it in the flesh. Thanks to a Google+ post by William Greene, we're seeing a picture of side-by-side apps up and running on a Chromebook. In a few commits we simply haven't shared up to this point, we've seen … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet Mode Getting Split Screen Snapping
Android Apps And Chrome OS: What This Means for Tablets
Google had been toying around with the idea of Android apps for Chromebooks since last year's I/O conference in San Francisco. After a myriad of hit-and-miss trials, we finally got a proper feel of Android on Chrome OS with the spring release of Samsung's Chromebook Pro. Although the Android apps … [Read more...] about Android Apps And Chrome OS: What This Means for Tablets
New Detachable Chromebook, 4 Codenames, 1 Explanation
We track upcoming Chromebooks around here. A lot. While we have a relatively firm grip on what is going on and what is coming, even we discuss boards and codenames from time to time with a bit of confusion clearly lining our faces. "Who knows at this point?" is a common refrain when a question … [Read more...] about New Detachable Chromebook, 4 Codenames, 1 Explanation
*Update* Chromebook News: Tablet Mode Window Management In The Works
Despite the delay of the full Play Store release, for a small handful of devices the Android experience is an overall positive one. Still, if you have had the chance to use Android Apps on Chrome OS, you've probably already experienced one or more of the shortcomings that have come along for the … [Read more...] about *Update* Chromebook News: Tablet Mode Window Management In The Works
Samsung Chromebook Pro: Pre-order Currently Unavailable
"Early bird gets the worm." Great words of wisdom unless you're the "late bird." For those of you who were quick enough to get a Samsung Chromebook Pro on pre-order, we say "well-played." Unfortunately, the anticipation for this device appears to have exceeded the pre-order … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro: Pre-order Currently Unavailable
