Right before the absolute largest bombshell that could have dropped in the Chromebook world hit me smack-dab in the face yesterday, I was sitting here at my desk, answering questions in our Chrome Unboxed Plus community about a feature that was supposed to ship in ChromeOS 127, never showed, and was … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 130 touts yet another vaporware feature with multi-calendar
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Leaked ‘Pixel Laptop’ lends credence to Chromebooks moving to Android
It's been a wild 24 hours, ladies and gentlemen; and I don't think this particular train is going to slow down anytime soon. Yesterday, we talked about the very real probability of Google transitioning Chromebooks to Android (not merging ChromeOS and Android into a new OS, but Android simply taking … [Read more...] about Leaked ‘Pixel Laptop’ lends credence to Chromebooks moving to Android
Rumor: Android may take over for ChromeOS on Chromebooks in a massive move
We've been here before, but things are a bit different this time around. Instead of "one OS to rule them all," rumors are swirling that Google is planning a major shakeup that would see ChromeOS uniformly replaced by (or merged into) Android down the road. A recent report from Android Authority … [Read more...] about Rumor: Android may take over for ChromeOS on Chromebooks in a massive move
All Chromebook and ChromeOS Flex users get Gemini Advanced free for 3 months
This fall has been great for Chromebooks and ChromeOS in general. We've had new hardware arrive and tons of great updates to the OS in the past two versions. Sure, the arrival of ChromeOS 130 and a lot of the great goodies promised at the last Chromebook Showcase took a bit of time to arrive, but … [Read more...] about All Chromebook and ChromeOS Flex users get Gemini Advanced free for 3 months
The Chromebook overview mode is getting a quick-glance weather widget
Since the debut and semi-slow roll-out of ChromeOS 130, I'm sure many of you have noticed and used the new overview mode feature. It works in tandem with the new Welcome Recap feature that allows you to launch every single window - right where they all were - upon returning to your device. … [Read more...] about The Chromebook overview mode is getting a quick-glance weather widget
Finally, Chromebook Plus devices are now all on ChromeOS 130
It's been a bit of a long ride this time around, hasn't it? With ChromeOS technically rolling out back around October 30th, the two weeks its taken for it to actually arrive for most Chromebook Plus devices have felt like an eternity. Normally, with smaller updates and small feature add-ons, these … [Read more...] about Finally, Chromebook Plus devices are now all on ChromeOS 130
I swapped the Quick Insert and Launcher keys on the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and it’s just better
Since the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the Quick Insert key that is prominently placed on its keyboard, I've been a bit worried that I wouldn't be able to adjust to this new keyboard layout. Even more troubling is the fact that - until more Chromebooks ship with this … [Read more...] about I swapped the Quick Insert and Launcher keys on the Galaxy Chromebook Plus and it’s just better
ChromeOS 130 release notes arrive, still unavailable for Chromebook Plus
Earlier this week, we shared the fact that ChromeOS 130 was official, but not yet available for Chromebook Plus devices. Today, Google has officially posted release notes on all the features you can expect to have at your disposal once this latest version hits your Chromebook. But I have to make … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 130 release notes arrive, still unavailable for Chromebook Plus
ChromeOS 130 is rolling out, just not for Chromebook Plus
Today is the day, folks! Well, it's the day for some of you, anyway. ChromeOS 130 is rolling out with new updates and features, and while I've been using ChromeOS 130 in the Beta Channel for a little bit to sample the new features, I noticed it was rolling out this morning and hopped back to the … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 130 is rolling out, just not for Chromebook Plus
Chrome Summit 2024 made me hopeful for a higher-spec Galaxy Chromebook Plus
There's no denying it: the energy and vibe at Chrome Summit 2024 was palpable. We covered a lot about what we saw there this week in another post and video, but I am still finding myself very excited by the momentum currently found in the enterprise sector with ChromeOS, ChromeOS Flex, and … [Read more...] about Chrome Summit 2024 made me hopeful for a higher-spec Galaxy Chromebook Plus
Here’s everything we saw at Google’s Chrome Summit 2024 [VIDEO]
We recently had the opportunity to attend the Chrome Summit 2024, an event that dives deep into the world of ChromeOS in the enterprise sector. While we tend to generally focus on consumer-facing Chromebooks and software, this event provided a fascinating glimpse into how ChromeOS (and ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Here’s everything we saw at Google’s Chrome Summit 2024 [VIDEO]
Google debuts the new ChromeOS Readiness Tool, and it is pretty amazing
As part of the impressive (and at times a bit overwhelming) Chrome Summit 2024, Google took the wraps off a new version of the tool that does exactly what the label implies: tells you if your organization is ready for ChromeOS or not. Though a version of this tool has existed for nearly 4 years at … [Read more...] about Google debuts the new ChromeOS Readiness Tool, and it is pretty amazing
