This week is most definitely a time of renewal for Chromebooks and ChromeOS. With the event last week in New York that saw Google unveil new Chromebook hardware along with an absolute load of new features, there's a fun buzz around Chromebooks right now that we frankly don't normally see. And I … [Read more...] about The ‘Meet Chromebook’ landing page gets an overhaul and new intro video
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ChromeOS 125 enables multiple calendars in Quick Settings
I cannot even explain to you how happy I am right now! For months, I've been waiting on the new multi-calendar feature to arrive on ChromeOS. Following the development in the Chromium Repositories, flipping on flags, and hoping for the best, I've been excitedly expecting this new feature to really … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 125 enables multiple calendars in Quick Settings
ChromeOS 125 is rolling out with tons of new Chromebook features
Right on schedule, ChromeOS 125 looks to be rolling out across the board (save a few stragglers still waiting on the latest update), and that means a ton of new features are on the way for your Chromebook once you receive the download and restart your device. For a change, there's nothing in this … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 125 is rolling out with tons of new Chromebook features
2024 Chromebook Showcase: Google announces a flood of awesome new features
I am so glad that we are finally able to talk about the new Chromebook Plus features the ChromeOS team introduced at the very-cool event they held recently in New York City. We've known about many of these features and the new hardware that will showcase it for a little while at this point, so I'm … [Read more...] about 2024 Chromebook Showcase: Google announces a flood of awesome new features
The latest Chromebook Plus Showcase in NYC was awesome
This week, we were lucky enough to fly up to New York City and attend a very cool event hosted by the ChromeOS team to highlight a lot of amazing stuff that is coming very, very soon. They called it a Chromebook Showcase, and just like we saw back in late September of 2023, this was an event, … [Read more...] about The latest Chromebook Plus Showcase in NYC was awesome
ChromeOS 125 Beta has a full Game Dashboard with user-mapped keys
This is a feature we've been waiting on for quite some time, and in the What's New in ChromeOS session at Google I/O, we got a good look at what the final version of the new Game Dashboard will finally deliver for Chromebook users. It's a pretty awesome smattering of features for use while in-game, … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 125 Beta has a full Game Dashboard with user-mapped keys
Google Lens may soon be built into the Chromebook Gallery app
As an extension of the ChromeOS Files app, you may not think too much about the Media Gallery on your Chromebook. After all, I know I don't take that many photos from my Chromebook that need to be referenced, so unlike something like Google Photos or the Samsung Gallery app on my phone, I simply … [Read more...] about Google Lens may soon be built into the Chromebook Gallery app
Tabbed PWAs for Chromebooks will be a game-changer for web apps
At Google I/O this month, the ChromeOS team shared some cool stuff on the way for Chromebooks, and this particular feature is definitely one to keep an eye on. Tabbed Mode for PWAs is something you may not know you need until you have it, and once you do, you'll never want to go without it. … [Read more...] about Tabbed PWAs for Chromebooks will be a game-changer for web apps
The new ‘Add to Chromebook’ badge supercharges PWA installs
In the session from Google I/O 2024 called What's new in ChromeOS, the team outlined a few features that are on the way and one in particular that is going to fundamentally change the way you deal with web app/PWA installs. And I love this! First, let's talk about what this new badge is. The … [Read more...] about The new ‘Add to Chromebook’ badge supercharges PWA installs
My ChromeOS on a phone dreams are shattered…for now
Well, it was fun to dream about it for a few days, right? Earlier this week, a wild report surfaced of a behind the scenes look at the Android Virtualization Framework running ChromiumOS on a Pixel 7 Pro. And it's one of those things that introduces a new computing paradigm that could have some … [Read more...] about My ChromeOS on a phone dreams are shattered…for now
My dreams of ChromeOS running on a phone are nearing reality
I've written or talked about this exact thing at least a dozen times here at Chrome Unboxed over the past 10 years. Sure, sometimes it's the dream of ChromeOS powering a phone, but most times all we've ever talked about in this particular space is the ability for a phone - most likely a Pixel - to … [Read more...] about My dreams of ChromeOS running on a phone are nearing reality
Snapdragon X Plus costs less than I expected and would be a great fit for Chromebooks
I banged this drum a bit a couple weeks ago, but another big reason has emerged to prove the point that the Snapdragon X Plus just belongs in a future Chromebook. Thanks to a report from VideoCardz, we now know the estimated cost of the X Plus SoC, and it isn't just competitive with Intel's bigger … [Read more...] about Snapdragon X Plus costs less than I expected and would be a great fit for Chromebooks
