Yesterday, we saw the wide roll-out of ChromeOS 128, but we didn't have the official release notes handy. Thankfully, late yesterday those were added to both the Chromebook Help Forums and to ChromeOS.dev. So, in a nutshell, here's all the ChromeOS team is announcing with this latest … [Read more...] about All the new changes listed in the ChromeOS 128 release notes
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ChromeOS 128 is available right on time and rolling out now
The ChromeOS team isn't wasting any time with ChromeOS 128 and it is rolling out as we speak - right on time. Like we've seen for the past handful of updates, the release notes aren't quite ready just yet, so I've been pecking around a bit this morning to see what - if anything - has changed with … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 128 is available right on time and rolling out now
“Welcome Recap” in ChromeOS 129 is a productivity game-changer
Yesterday, I hopped over to the Developer Channel of ChromeOS 129 and it didn't take long for me to find a pretty big change in the overview mode that Google is prepping. You can read the post about that, but in a nutshell, the new overview mode has a bold, new look and is being prepped to deliver … [Read more...] about “Welcome Recap” in ChromeOS 129 is a productivity game-changer
ChromeOS 129 introduces a massive overview mode overhaul
In a bit of an exploratory mood this morning, I ventured over to the experimental and unstable world of the Developer Channel on my Chromebook. I figure the version on display right now - ChromeOS 129 - is likely the version that we'll see shipping on the devices we expect to land this fall. So, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 129 introduces a massive overview mode overhaul
Using the Pixel 9 Pro XL makes me wish it had a ChromeOS desktop mode
I've been unashamedly rocking a Samsung phone for the past few years. I first moved to the Galaxy S23 Ultra and then leveraged a killer deal to snag the Z Fold 5 as well. Between the two, I've been pretty happy - if a tad bit uninspired - with the phone in my pocket for the past 20 months or … [Read more...] about Using the Pixel 9 Pro XL makes me wish it had a ChromeOS desktop mode
Gemini Live feels like magic, and I want it on my Chromebook
This week, I've been pretty blown away by Gemini Live. When I saw it debuted during the Made By Google event on Tuesday, I was very interested. But now that I've had it on my phone for a couple days, I'm far more impressed. While obviously not perfect, this new conversational ability for Gemini … [Read more...] about Gemini Live feels like magic, and I want it on my Chromebook
ChromeOS 127 is rolling out with a handful of minor changes
ChromeOS 127 is rolling out to users and comes with quite a few new features, though none of them are the big, headlining changes we sometimes get with a ChromeOS update. Upgrades range from accessibility improvements to video conferencing enhancements, and it should all be arriving for users over … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 127 is rolling out with a handful of minor changes
I found a Lacros replacement to keep Chrome account switching
I have been using the LaCrOs version of Chrome for more than a year, and I was devastated when I read Robby's post about Google shutting down the LaCrOs experiment in the near future. "Devastated" might seem like a bit of an overstatement, but let me explain. Don’t take away my profiles! The … [Read more...] about I found a Lacros replacement to keep Chrome account switching
Lacros is gone, so Google should bring account switching to the ChromeOS browser
A few weeks ago, the disappointing news came down that Google was abandoning the experimental Lacros browser for ChromeOS and Chromebooks across the board. Never was this new, detached version of Chrome ever made completely official or taken out of experimental status, but that didn't stop many … [Read more...] about Lacros is gone, so Google should bring account switching to the ChromeOS browser
The Windows CrowdStrike outage highlights the benefits of ChromeOS
The dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has reared its head in a most devastating way today thanks to a faulty update from security firm CrowdStrike. Thousands of businesses worldwide, from banks to airports, were blindsided as their Windows machines abruptly crashed. This isn't just a minor glitch … [Read more...] about The Windows CrowdStrike outage highlights the benefits of ChromeOS
Google is shutting down LaCros – the standalone browser for Chromebooks
Well, it's been a wild ride. Dating back almost 4 years ago now, LaCros has been a topic of discussion for us here at Chrome Unboxed on a rotating schedule. From the early days when it felt very much like an experiment to last year when Google made things quite official, the end goal and point of … [Read more...] about Google is shutting down LaCros – the standalone browser for Chromebooks
I’m loving this ChromeOS rounded corners feature for open windows
It's been quite some time since the concept of rounded corners for open windows on ChromeOS emerged. It's been nearly 3 years since the first sightings of this subtle-yet-impactful change was first spotted, and in the time since then, we've still not seen it emerge as a primary feature. But that … [Read more...] about I’m loving this ChromeOS rounded corners feature for open windows
