Google’s new messaging app, Allo, has received a lot of praise and equally as much criticism. As we begin to see the Google Assistant become more prevalent I think the appeal of Allo will start to pick up steam. For now we can be happy that Google has created a cross-platform messenger with some very unique […]
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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.
Chrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Yesterday, the arrival of Chrome OS 54 in the Stable Channel brought some cool new features and stability improvements. But, let’s all be honest, we were hoping for broader Android App support and we didn’t get it. Or did we?
Continue ReadingChrome OS 54 Hits The Stable Channel
It seems like only yesterday we were talking about when we might see Chrome OS 54 land in the stable channel: probably because it was. The much anticipated update to Chrome OS began rolling out just minutes ago.
Continue ReadingNew Video From Lenovo Advertises Android Apps On Their Chromebook 13
Android Apps are coming! I know. We’ve been saying that for weeks, no months now. But rest assured they are on the way. We have seen a few signs here and there of the Google Play Store coming to more Chromebooks and today brings us another teaser.
Continue ReadingKaby Lake Chromebook, ‘Eve’, In Development
We have finally started to see momentum building in the Skylake Chromebook department and hopefully more ARM devices will be following close behind. As we prepare for the holiday season and the pending release of more than just a handful of new Chromebooks, we are now getting our first glimpses of the first Kaby Lake […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Setup Changes: Today Google Cast Becomes Google Home
We reported on this upcoming change not too long ago, so this isn’t really a surprise. However, I’m sure there are folks who didn’t read that article and may be wondering why they are seeing an update to an app they didn’t download.
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro Misses Rumored Launch Date: When Should We Expect It?
Back a couple weeks ago when we broke the news of the Samsung Chromebook Pro, there was a very, very loose date attached to the leak. Provided by a quickly-removed B&H listing, we had thin hope that the device would show up on or before October 24th. It clearly did not.
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro Product Page Reconstructed: See It Again!
I’m not sure about everyone else, but I was extremely sad when Samsung decided to pull down the product page that gave us our first look at the Samsung Chromebook Pro.
Continue ReadingChrome Canary 56 For Android Goes Topsy-Turvy
Last week Google released the Canary version of Chrome for Android to the public as an available download from the Play Store. If you’re unfamiliar with the different versions of Chrome and Chrome OS you can read all about them here. Being the inquisitive mind that I am, I quickly installed Chrome Canary 56 on […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra In Stock Early At Walmart
According to a Reddit post just yesterday, the Chromecast Ultra is already showing up on the shelves at Walmart.
Continue ReadingPixel Owners Rejoice: Google’s New Phone Is IP53 Dust & Water Resistant
Google’s new flagship phone, the Pixel, received quite a bit of scrutiny after its debut at the 10/4 event. But, let’s be honest, a newly branded flagship phone from Google that’s consumer focused is going to draw critics like flies to honey.
Continue ReadingChrome Remote Desktop Latest Update (53) Adds Remote Sound Support
Just recently, the very helpful Chrome Remote Desktop app has been updated to version 53 and brings about a great addition in the update. Audio is now automatically routed to the remote device with no setup needed.
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra: What You’ll Need To Stream 4K
Thinking about picking up the latest take on Chromecast? If you want a future-proof streaming device that will begin taking advantage of the growing library of 4K content, the Chromecast Ultra is the way to go. But, for those who haven’t really looked into 4K until now, here are some things to keep in mind.
Continue ReadingChrome 55 Beta For Android Is Here
Earlier today on the Google Chrome Releases Blog, Chrome 55 Beta for Android was announced. The changelog is lengthy and technical as always, so we’ll just touch on a couple things here. But as we talked about here, Chrome OS 55 is bringing some really great performance and feature updates, so seeing any version of […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Asuka’ Could Be The Next Dell Chromebook: And Could Be Coming Soon
The past few weeks have seen a firestorm of rumors, leaks and releases of all types of Chromebooks. From the accidental confirmation of the Samsung Chromebook Pro to photos from an FCC filing of the newest Asus convertible (which most certainly should be ‘Cave), and even the Acer Chromebook R 13 finally making its way […]
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