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
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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
ChromeOS 124’s settings search is far smarter than I thought
With ChromeOS 124 came the new, overhauled settings app as well. With this new system app, your Chromebook settings are finally parsed out into proper sections instead of being one, long feed of toggles and buttons. It feels far more on-brand for Google and, once again, gives some design alignment … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 124’s settings search is far smarter than I thought
Spatial Audio may be on the way for your Chromebook
According to a recent post over at 9to5 Google, it seems the ChromeOS team is now at work to bring one of the more technologically impressive audio features to Chromebooks: Spatial Audio. If you aren't familiar with it, many smartphones and earbuds now offer Spatial Audio as a way to create … [Read more...] about Spatial Audio may be on the way for your Chromebook
Why I’m testing a Flex 3i in preparation for the next Chromebook tablet
It feels like we can't be too far from the launch of the next wave of more-powerful Chromebook tablets. Yes, I know there's a new ASUS Chromebook CM30 tablet that launched back in January, but that isn't what I'm after at this point. The updated MediaTek Kompanio 520 in that device is a nice upgrade … [Read more...] about Why I’m testing a Flex 3i in preparation for the next Chromebook tablet
How to disable ChromeOS 124’s new split-screen overview mode
One of the new features that surprisingly arrived in ChromeOS 124 is the new split-screen overview that gives you a quicker way to set up your side-by-side windows each time you snap a window to the side of your display. It's been in testing for a bit, but it's arrival in the latest update was a … [Read more...] about How to disable ChromeOS 124’s new split-screen overview mode
Google shares a few official ChromeOS 124 update features
We've already talked a bit about ChromeOS 124 this week, and as I assumed would be the case, the official update post over in the Chromebook Support Forum outlines a few additions to the OS that may not be readily noticeable for most users. For review, we've already covered the fact that ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Google shares a few official ChromeOS 124 update features
Another highly anticipated feature is here for ChromeOS 124
Yesterday, the update to ChromeOS 124 rolled out with a handful of new features available to users both right out of the box and behind some flags. But as I always do, I ended that post assuming I'd run across a few more new items that made it into the update, and one particular addition surprised … [Read more...] about Another highly anticipated feature is here for ChromeOS 124
ChromeOS 124 is rolling out to most Chromebooks today
Today, ChromeOS 124 is rolling out on time and looks like it should be available to any and all ChromeOS devices that are still receiving updates. Assuming your device has not reached the end its extended, 10-year AUE, you should be able to head to Settings > About ChromeOS > Check for updates and … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 124 is rolling out to most Chromebooks today
Google Play Store simultaneous downloads are here for Chromebooks
While most people don't tend to set up a new Chromebook nearly as often as someone like myself does, all ChromeOS users have to deal with the initial onslaught of Android app downloads when they log into a new Chromebook, a borrowed one, or a freshly-powerwashed device. It's part of the overall … [Read more...] about Google Play Store simultaneous downloads are here for Chromebooks
