I was sitting and sipping my Americano. I had no sooner clicked publish on our previous article, Chrome 51 released for Android when I spied the update icon in the corner of my Chromebook. Could it be??? Lo and behold, Chrome OS 51 has officially started rolling out for Chrome Devices. My humble … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 51 Has Arrived!!!
Chromebooks
Chromebooks are the heart of the Chrome OS experience. At their core, Chromebooks are the purest expression of Google's operating system. Here, you'll find only articles and stories about Chromebooks, their features, and what makes them great.
Could This Be The ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 With Skylake?
Thanks to some eagle-eyed digging in the Chromium commits, +Brandon Lall has uncovered a very interesting nugget involving a device likely made by ASUS, touting a touch display, Skylake processor and back-lit display. Here's the breakdown. In this first commit, we see the device is code-named … [Read more...] about Could This Be The ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 With Skylake?
Google I/O 2016: Android Apps on Chromebooks Video
Google I/O 2016: Android Apps on Chromebooks [youtube id="yDy1WWUdlY8"] Back in May, Google made the big announcement that Android Apps would be coming to Chromebooks later this year. Over the weekend Google Developers uploaded the keynote from Google I/O giving an impressive overview and … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2016: Android Apps on Chromebooks Video
HP Chromebook 13 G1 Unboxing & Hands-On
[youtube id="h9d2Z1MPUzE" align="center" mode="normal" aspect_ratio="16:9" maxwidth="1000"] The highly-anticipated HP Chromebook 13 G1 is here and we take a first look at it in this video. From the aluminum body to the super high-res display, this Chromebook has a spec-sheet to die for. Get a … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 13 G1 Unboxing & Hands-On
“Critical Bug” Reported in Some Chromebooks
In an article published by Android Central, John Callaham reports of a critical bug in the firmware updater of some Chromebooks. The bug, original reported on the Chromium Bug Tracker site, is said to impact a few devices during the auto update process. … [Read more...] about “Critical Bug” Reported in Some Chromebooks
Chromebooks That Will Be Getting The Google Play Store
Hey there guys and gals. For those of you that caught Google I/O last week you heard the news that the Google Play Store will soon be coming to Chrome OS. This means you will have full access to the over 1.5 million apps currently available on your Android devices. For a full rundown hit the link … [Read more...] about Chromebooks That Will Be Getting The Google Play Store
New ASUS C301 Chromebook Is Coming Soon
This just in from intrepid Chrome OS hunter +Brent Sullivan: a new ASUS Chromebook C301 is on the horizon and listed as "Coming Soon" on ASUS's US Store website. Interestingly, this comes on the heels of the Acer Chromebook 14 we reviewed not long ago here at Chrome Unboxed. A similar build, … [Read more...] about New ASUS C301 Chromebook Is Coming Soon
Chromebooks Outsell Macs for the First Time!
You read that right. For the first time since the initial release in December 2010, Chrome OS based Chromebooks have outsold Apple Macbooks. Linn Haung of the IDC(International Data Corp.) confirmed Thursday to The Verge that first quarter shipments of Macbooks were around 1.76 million. Dell, HP … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Outsell Macs for the First Time!
Acer Chromebook 14 Review
In this video, we'll take a more in-depth look at the all-new Acer Chromebook 14. With an all-aluminum build, unique 14-inch design, and $299 price tag, could this become the budget Chromebook to beat? Let's take a look! … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 14 Review
Acer Chromebook 14 Unboxing
[youtube id="IWPOZ1StBbI" mode="normal" maxwidth="1000"] In this one, we'll take a first look at the Acer Chromebook 14 as we unbox it and give some initial impressions! … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 14 Unboxing
Dell Chromebook 13 Unboxing
Finally got my hands on the Dell Chromebook 13! Check out what's in the box along with my initial impressions! … [Read more...] about Dell Chromebook 13 Unboxing
Toshiba Chromebook 2 (2015) Review
After a rather lengthy wait, we now have the successor to one of the most beloved Chromebooks on the market. Behold, the 2015 edition of the Toshiba Chromebook 2. I'll give you a bit of a spoiler: this device checks a LOT of boxes off my list. I'm impressed and think you will be as well. Enjoy the … [Read more...] about Toshiba Chromebook 2 (2015) Review
