If you haven’t heard of Samsung’s DeX UI, you’d be forgiven for not exactly being in the know. The whole concept is a little radical and very much on the fringe, but the essentials go something like this: on your Samsung phone or tablet there is an additional UI that can be triggered to give […]
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Google’s Refreshed Chromecast Could Be For Gaming, Project Yeti
First and foremost, let’s file this one firmly under speculation. Big-time speculation. Gabriel published an article outlining a refreshed Gen-2 Chromecast that just passed through the FCC a few days ago and immediately upon that news coming across my screen, I had one thought: Project Yeti.
Continue ReadingMorpheon Dark: The Humble Story Of The World’s Most Popular Chrome Theme
Those of you familiar with my ramblings here on Chrome Unboxed are likely keen to the fact that I am a huge fan of Dark Mode’s on just about everything. Ever since the late 90’s and the release of the NeoPlanet browser, I have favored draping a dark look on my browser and that look […]
Continue ReadingHow Fortnite Battle Royale Could Legitimize Chromebook Gaming
In what can only be described as a perfect storm, Epic Games has found a sort of secret sauce with its hit game Fortnite. Specifically, the Battle Royale portion of the game has caught on at a fevered pitch. If you’ve never heard of Fortnite (or its rival, PUBG), let’s take a brief look at […]
Continue Reading[Update] Hey Google, What About Jesus?
Disclaimer Update Just moments ago, I received word that the response from Google Home for “who is Jesus” was updated to “Religion can be complicated, and I’m still learning.” I have verified on multiple devices that this is correct and it also applies to asking about other major religious figures. We’re not sure at this […]
Continue Reading[UPDATE] Google Chrome Lands In The Microsoft Store: Sort Of
Sure, if you’re a Windows user you can just go to the Chrome download page and install the world’s most popular browser by Google. But what’s the fun in that? Starting today, you can grab the Chrome browser straight from the Microsoft Store, sort of. First off, it’s not easy to find. A simple search […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks & Chrome OS Deserve Some Credit (or Some Reasons Why I Love Chrome OS)
For the past year, much of the attention and focus around Chromebooks has been aimed at the addition of the Google Play Store and Android app compatibility. Rightfully so, this addition could eventually lead to Chromebooks with much more flexibility and power than they currently have. In the search for more and more capability and […]
Continue ReadingFor Chromebooks, Android Apps Need To Keep Running In The Background
While we’ve come a long way when it comes to the ability for Chromebooks to run Android apps, there are still some standard UI experiences customers expect. Especially when we talk about new consumers who’ve never used a Chromebook.
Continue ReadingPixelbook, iPhone X & iPad Pro: Understanding Target Audience
We’ve written quite a bit about the upcoming Pixelbook before it leaked, after it leaked, during the official announcement, afterward and will continue to cover it extensively for the foreseeable future. We think in many ways this device has the potential to reshape the Chrome OS ecosystem like no other before it.
Continue ReadingGoogle Assistant Comes To Android TV: Chromecast Must Follow
As we are seeing Google roll out Google Assistant on Android TV, I have to wonder how long it will be before we see some sort of version of this for Chromecast.
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixelbook Needs To Have Great Customer Support, Warranty Options
A common refrain when talking about past Chromebooks made by Google is the lack of extended warranty and repair support. Google needs to fix this.
Continue ReadingGoogle’s PixelBook: The Target Is Way Bigger Than You Think
The atmosphere around the Chrome Unboxed office this week is one of excitement, anticipation, a little confusion and an overall sense that Google is up to something with the upcoming PixelBook that is much, much bigger than what we have seen on the surface
Continue ReadingGoogle Assistant And Third Party Speakers: No, They’re Not Competiton
Last week at IFA Berlin, a number of big players in the tech arena announced the coming of third-party home speakers with the Google Assistant baked right in. Mobvoi, Anker and Panasonic led the charge and now, Sony and Onkyo have followed suit with their own renditions of Assistant-enabled products. As you can imagine, many […]
Continue ReadingAcer, Please Refresh The Chromebook 14!
This conversation seems to take place every couple of weeks at the office and since it has become a recurring topic around the water cooler I thought it time to express my thoughts. When we first reviewed the Acer Chromebook 14 we had in our hands the Sparkly Silver model and if you happened to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Upcoming Chromebook Pixel: How Much Would You Pay?
With the next Google Chromebook Pixel on its way, we have to wonder what all of you are willing to pay for this powerhouse Chromebook?
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