As of yesterday, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus went from "coming soon" to "arriving now." For those who ordered theirs already or who chose to swing by a local Best Buy store yesterday, the process of settling in with Samsung's latest Chromebook has officially begun. Our own unboxing will be … [Read more...] about Why I’m still betting we’ll see a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus with 16GB of RAM
News
We talk about a ton of stuff here at Chrome Unboxed. From Chromebooks to Chromecast to Google Assistant, the world of Chrome OS is pretty far-reaching. We save our News section for the things that are breaking news to our readers.
Chromecast with Google TV is getting my favorite new smart home feature
Remember that awesome new Home Panel feature that debuted on the Google TV streamer? You know, the one that basically turns your TV into mission control for your smart home? Well, this helpful new feature is now making its way to the Chromecast with Google TV, a bit earlier than expected. As … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV is getting my favorite new smart home feature
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is available in stores today
We've been keeping a close eye on availability windows for the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus since it showed up on Samsung's website and over at Best Buy. The dates have moved around a bit, making us wonder if the actual shipping and in-store arrivals would be pushed until next week. But it … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is available in stores today
Epic’s lawsuit victory forces open the Google Play Store: What it means for you
In a landmark ruling, Judge James Donato has declared Google's tight grip on the Play Store an illegal monopoly, forcing them to usher in an era of unprecedented openness and competition. This verdict, as reported by The Verge, is the culmination of the Epic v. Google lawsuit, and could redefine how … [Read more...] about Epic’s lawsuit victory forces open the Google Play Store: What it means for you
Help me read is coming to summarize content for you in ChromeOS 130
Just yesterday we talked about the new Recorder app on the way in ChromeOS 130. That new tool will be a very helpful addition to the Chromebook ecosystem later in October when it arrives along with ChromeOS 130 for all Chromebook users. For those on Chromebook Plus, an extra feature in the … [Read more...] about Help me read is coming to summarize content for you in ChromeOS 130
The new Recorder app will arrive for all Chromebooks, not just Plus models
At the Chromebook event in New York a couple weeks ago, Google unveiled a few new devices (the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11") alongside a bunch of great, new software on the way. Some of those new features came with the imminent arrival of ChromeOS 129, … [Read more...] about The new Recorder app will arrive for all Chromebooks, not just Plus models
Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra are bigger, bolder, and built for AI
A few weeks ago at an event in NYC (just a couple of days after Google's Fall Chromebook Showcase, actually), Samsung also held a small event to show off a handful of new devices. And while the shiny new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has been grabbing most of our attention, I'm also intrigued by … [Read more...] about Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra are bigger, bolder, and built for AI
Leaks confirm Parallels on Chromebooks is dead in the water
It's been quite some time since we last talked about Parallels for ChromeOS. As a matter of fact, I was talking about it to a prospective Chromebook buyer just a few days ago and as we were talking, I realized just how long it had been since I'd heard anything new on that front in the Chromebook … [Read more...] about Leaks confirm Parallels on Chromebooks is dead in the water
Chrome for Android may get extension support, but it’s likely not what you think
For years, users of Chrome for Android have wanted one of the things the desktop version offers that the mobile app never has: extensions. While the mobile browser is fast, easy to use, and packed with features, the lack of extension support has always been something we all wished was not a thing. … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android may get extension support, but it’s likely not what you think
More details on ChromeOS 129 features set to arrive soon
We previously wrote an introduction to ChromeOS 129 as it arrived right on the heels of both the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" arrivals last week. At the time, we simply reported on all the stuff we knew was here and ready for users to try out. But, as is always the … [Read more...] about More details on ChromeOS 129 features set to arrive soon
Galaxy Chromebook Plus shows up on Samsung’s UK site with a Core 5 upgrade option
When we first found evidence of a higher-spec version of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus via Geekbench 6, it was before the device was made official by both Google and Samsung two weeks ago. Fast forward to today, and we are not only seeing the Galaxy Chromebook Plus up for order, but expecting … [Read more...] about Galaxy Chromebook Plus shows up on Samsung’s UK site with a Core 5 upgrade option
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, now available at Best Buy with a $50 perk
This morning, Samsung made the Galaxy Chromebook Plus available on their site for what ended up being a surprisingly-fast delivery window. You can order your shiny, new Galaxy Chromebook Plus today and expect it early next week. At least for now, that is. Hot on the heels of that release, Best … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, now available at Best Buy with a $50 perk
