Earlier this week, users of Microsoft’s One Drive file-hosting service reports nearly unusable speeds when using the application in conjunction with Chrome OS and Linux. Developers were quick to address the issue and have since repaired the problem.
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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.
Android Studio Could Be Coming To Chromebooks
Android Studio, the software platform provided to developers to create Android Apps, looks like it might be on its way to Chrome OS. While the majority of us are not software developers, this possibility brings with it some serious promise.
Continue ReadingChrome OS 57 Has Arrived
Better late than never, Chrome OS 57 has made its way to the stable channel for most Chromebooks and Chrome OS devices. We’ll go ahead and get the big question out of the way. No, the Play Store did not come along for the ride. We are still firmly confident the Android Apps will make […]
Continue ReadingAndroid O Will Bring Enhanced Keyboard Functions To Chromebooks
The road to Android Apps on Chrome OS has been a long and somewhat laborious one to say the least. With the release of the Play Store to Chromebooks imminent, it won’t be long before developers are inundated with a new world of issues to overcome with app compatibility. One key feature that we have […]
Continue ReadingChrome Proves Unhackable: Edge, Safari And Firefox, Not-So-Much
Google’s Chrome Browser continues to flex its muscles as the most popular way to surf the web. This week Chrome is showing of superiority in the areas of application security.
Continue ReadingChrome OS May Get Custom Theme Colors
Chrome OS, as time goes by, only continues to become more and more aesthetically pleasing. From the addition of multiple material design elements over the past few months to new boot animations and high-res assets, the OS keeps getting nice touch-ups that enhance the overall user experience. It would seem another small tweak to the […]
Continue ReadingHP Chromebook X360 Convertible: Full Specs
Google recently announced the addition of another educational Chromebook, the HP X360 11 G1. Along with the Acer Spin and ASUS C213, these devices are the next generation of rugged, classroom Chromebooks.
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Save $30 On Google Home When You Buy Two
Google is at it again, slashing some overhead off the price on a Google Home. With this deal, though, you need to be buying a couple of them.
Continue ReadingDoodle 4 Google: Canada’s K-12 Students Can Win A Chromebook And Much More
Our neighbors to the North are celebrating turning 150 years young and Google is helping them kick of the party with a bang. K-12 students from across Canada are being invited to create a Google Doodle to celebrate the country’s 150th birthday with a chance to win some big prizes for themselves as well as […]
Continue ReadingASUS UK Releases New C302 Chromebook Flip Options
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about the multiple, yet to be released, configurations of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302. ASUS’ US site still seems to be unsure about which models they’ll offer and as of today are still only listing the 4GB/64GB, Core M3 model.
Continue ReadingChromebook Safe Mode In The Works?
The Chromium bug tracker is not just a home for users and developers to track and resolve Chromium related issues. For many it is a place to submit feature requests and is often the gateway to said features becoming reality.
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook Tablet ‘Scarlet’ Gets More Details, More Intrigue
Though we’ve yet to see a Chrome OS Tablet in the flesh and actually use it, the idea has long been an intriguing one. With Android apps coming into fullness over the next few versions of Chrome OS, the stage is set for the arrival of tablets and detachables. With these new details, ‘Scarlet’ is […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook Tablet ‘Scarlet’ Gets Dual Cameras
Similar to the situation we had in late Summer last year, the number of Chromebooks in development keeps growing and, with that number, the number of new features is also expanding. Today we have some info on the camera setup for ‘Scarlet’.
Continue ReadingChrome 57 To Enable Background Tab Throttling, Save Battery & Boost Performance
Chrome has always, to an extent, throttled tab performance when said tab is in the background. This activity has been more aggressive on mobile devices, but with Chrome 57, the desktop will see more proactive throttling.
Continue ReadingGet A Free Google Home With Purchase of LG’s G6
I love my Nexus 6P and I’m anxiously awaiting what the Pixel 2 will bring to the table. However, if any phone has grabbed my attention this year it is the upcoming LG G6. If any device will make me stray from my Google roots it will be this one. Preliminary reviews of the G6 […]
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