You know what we haven't seen in a good, long while? A Chromebook with a 3:2 aspect ratio. A few years ago, this screen layout was a hot commodity, and users seemed to love it. With the web organizing things in a more vertical orientation these days (just look at all the open space on the left … [Read more...] about How 3:2 Chromebooks like the Acer Spin 713 could make an epic comeback
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Why I wish Pixel phones would just go back to Snapdragon chips
I've had a love/hate relationship with Google's own Pixel phones over the years. Well, maybe love/hate is too strong a sentiment. Let's go with love/don't prefer instead. There's nothing I inherently hate about Pixel phones and there's a ton about the overall experience I truly do love and miss … [Read more...] about Why I wish Pixel phones would just go back to Snapdragon chips
Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
There's been a lot of talk, rumor, excitement and trepidation going around about Android replacing Chrome OS on Chromebooks. On one side, you have Google telling us just a bit about the changes under the hood in an announcement that was purposefully meant to sound benign. On the other, you have wild … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, ChromeOS and the Android Kernel: what we think is going on [VIDEO]
5 things I’m really excited about for Chromebooks in 2025
2024 was a whirlwind year for Chromebooks, but it's time to look ahead to what 2025 holds for Chrome OS and the devices we all love. There are some exciting developments on the horizon, and we can't wait to see how they unfold. From new processors to more AI integration to the gradual move of … [Read more...] about 5 things I’m really excited about for Chromebooks in 2025
If Android takes over for ChromeOS, I want widgets on my desktop
With all the chatter around ChromeOS eventually shifting to the Android kernel (and wilder rumors that Android will replace ChromeOS 100% on Chromebooks eventually), there's one massive benefit I'm really hoping for as a result of whatever all of this becomes: widgets. I love home screen widgets on … [Read more...] about If Android takes over for ChromeOS, I want widgets on my desktop
ChromeOS merging into Android could create new fragmentation issues
Fragmentation. It's the unfortunate reality of leveraging an open-source platform as the underlying system that drives much of the world's smartphone operating systems. If you've been an Android user for any length of time, you've likely been affected by it at some point; and if you been around … [Read more...] about ChromeOS merging into Android could create new fragmentation issues
Chromebooks running Android could finally make our phone-as-desktop dreams a reality
With the rumor of Chromebooks possibly making the move to Android (versus ChromeOS as it is now), I have to admit that my emotions have been all over the place. I'm excited about a more-unified OS from Google, terrified that they'll fail to stick the landing, and hopeful that if they can actually … [Read more...] about Chromebooks running Android could finally make our phone-as-desktop dreams a reality
Pixel Watch 3 and Wear OS 5 made moving to a different phone wildly easy
I've been sitting on this for a bit, but last night was the right time for me to move back over to my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. I've had the foldable itch for about a month at this point, but I've declined to make the actual move over. I spent a few days with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and while it is a … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch 3 and Wear OS 5 made moving to a different phone wildly easy
I’d like the new Chromebook Quick Insert key a lot more if it did this one thing
I've been reviewing the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus for the past couple weeks (review coming very, very soon), and one of the big, new features this Chromebook shipped with is the inclusion of the new Quick Insert key up where the Launcher key used to be. It's a big change I've talked about … [Read more...] about I’d like the new Chromebook Quick Insert key a lot more if it did this one thing
I’m ready for the first Chromebook Plus tablet
A lot of talk has been going around recently regarding the upcoming Lenovo Chromebook Duet. I know this because we've been in the middle of most of that chatter. And as excited as I am for the new Duet, I can't help but feel a bit sad that it didn't show up in the leaks with a Chromebook Plus logo … [Read more...] about I’m ready for the first Chromebook Plus tablet
Samsung is primed for the biggest comeback in Chromebook history next week
You read that right folks! We're just a week away from the next Chromebook showcase, and we have high confidence based on all the things we've found surrounding 'Xol' - lovingly referred to by us as the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus - that we'll see this new, high-end Chromebook model at the … [Read more...] about Samsung is primed for the biggest comeback in Chromebook history next week
CMF’s Buds Pro 2 and Watch Pro 2 are fine, but they’re not for me
When CMF announced their new hardware - including a new phone, new smartwatch, and new earbuds - I was pretty excited to finally give the brand a try. At the prices they come in at, CMF's hardware looks great and comes packed with tons of features for the money. While I knew all of it would come … [Read more...] about CMF’s Buds Pro 2 and Watch Pro 2 are fine, but they’re not for me
