*Update* There has been an update to this article. you can find the up-to-date report here. Recent reports from Chromebook users are saying Microsoft’s Android versions of their Office Apps are no longer compatible with Chrome OS devices. An early morning post from our friends over at Chrome Story broke the news and further investigation inside […]
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Android Apps Arrive on Dell Chromebook 13 In Beta Channel: Caveats Apply
Screenshot from a Dell Chromebook 13 running Android Apps. You read that right! Dell is next in line to see Android Apps arrive in the Beta Channel of Chrome OS. As the title implies, there are some caveats here and we are going to go through them quickly. Those things aside, The Dell Chromebook 13 […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Tablet With Detachable Keyboard On The Horizon?
The introduction of the Google Play Store to Chrome OS has created a void in the hardware market that manufacturers appear to be working quickly to fill. What once was a market of cost-effective devices with a few high-end, somewhat overkill machines (no offense Pixel LS), is rapidly becoming a consumer-driven landscape for more. More […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Hangouts Gets Updated To Version 14 With Some New Tricks
It seems like it was just yesterday that we were awaiting an update to version 13 of Google Hangouts with its host of new emoticons and stability improvements. And while Google is trying to really market Allo to its growing consumer base, Hangouts looks to be in continued development as it makes the shift to […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS Image Resizing: Almost Home
We’ve been doing a lot of channel surfing here lately at Chrome Unboxed. The latest builds of the developer and beta versions of Chrome OS have provided us with lots of goodies and previews of long-awaited features and upcoming additions.
Continue ReadingAcer R13 Gets Android Apps in Beta Channel
In a bit of a disappointing move, the Acer R13 shipped without Android Apps available. That, however, looks to be changing right now.
Continue ReadingLenovo Yoga Book Not The Only New Yoga Chromebook Coming Soon
For a few weeks now we have been tracking what we strongly believe is the Chrome OS version of the Lenovo Yoga Book. ‘Pbody’, the device’s code name, is still in early development but displays quite a few clues that back up that claim. You can catch up on ‘Pbody’ and our thoughts on the […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 54 Brings Quick Pin Unlock To Chromebooks
Yesterday the long awaited Chrome OS 54 made its way to the stable channel for most devices. Amidst the excitement to see what was new and share my findings, I completely forgot to check the Chrome “flags” for any additional features. In my haste, I overlooked a very useful option that was being tested in […]
Continue ReadingPushbullet Adds Desktop Reply Support For Allo
Google’s new messaging app, Allo, has received a lot of praise and equally as much criticism. As we begin to see the Google Assistant become more prevalent I think the appeal of Allo will start to pick up steam. For now we can be happy that Google has created a cross-platform messenger with some very unique […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Yesterday, the arrival of Chrome OS 54 in the Stable Channel brought some cool new features and stability improvements. But, let’s all be honest, we were hoping for broader Android App support and we didn’t get it. Or did we?
Continue ReadingChrome OS 54 Hits The Stable Channel
It seems like only yesterday we were talking about when we might see Chrome OS 54 land in the stable channel: probably because it was. The much anticipated update to Chrome OS began rolling out just minutes ago.
Continue ReadingNew Video From Lenovo Advertises Android Apps On Their Chromebook 13
Android Apps are coming! I know. We’ve been saying that for weeks, no months now. But rest assured they are on the way. We have seen a few signs here and there of the Google Play Store coming to more Chromebooks and today brings us another teaser.
Continue ReadingKaby Lake Chromebook, ‘Eve’, In Development
We have finally started to see momentum building in the Skylake Chromebook department and hopefully more ARM devices will be following close behind. As we prepare for the holiday season and the pending release of more than just a handful of new Chromebooks, we are now getting our first glimpses of the first Kaby Lake […]
Continue ReadingChrome Remote Desktop Latest Update (53) Adds Remote Sound Support
Just recently, the very helpful Chrome Remote Desktop app has been updated to version 53 and brings about a great addition in the update. Audio is now automatically routed to the remote device with no setup needed.
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Asuka’ Could Be The Next Dell Chromebook: And Could Be Coming Soon
The past few weeks have seen a firestorm of rumors, leaks and releases of all types of Chromebooks. From the accidental confirmation of the Samsung Chromebook Pro to photos from an FCC filing of the newest Asus convertible (which most certainly should be ‘Cave), and even the Acer Chromebook R 13 finally making its way […]
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