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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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.
ASUS Chromebook Flip C302 Availability Update
When the Samsung Chromebook Plus went up for pre-order it seemed that Samsung had their hands full fulfilling orders a month later when it was released. The ASUS C302 Flip, however, was available at the time of announcement. For the most part, ASUS has been keeping a steady supply of units available for consumers.
Continue ReadingHow To Try Google Hangouts Meet Right Now
Just this week the news broke here and everywhere that Google was branching Hangouts into two standalone apps for G Suite users: Hangouts Meet and Hangouts Chat. We gave Meet a try yesterday and wanted to share the experience of getting up and running.
Continue ReadingVizio’s E-series Displays: Chromecast Built-in, 4K And Options Galore
TV wars are heating up again and everyone is throwing their hat in the ring. With 4K technology costs decreasing, many manufacturers are rolling out high-quality, UltraHD displays at prices unheard of just a year ago. Names like Hisense, Haier and now Vizio have unveiled their newest line-ups and Vizio has a little something for […]
Continue ReadingBye Bye Laptop – Hello Apptop
A few weeks ago, as we were discussing the possibilities of the new OP1 branded chips in Chromebooks and how Google is tied to that branding now, the story we sourced had an interesting little tidbit that caught our attention.
Continue ReadingConvertible Chromebooks Get Key Missing Feature in Beta Channel
We’ve likely only seen the beginning of the flood of convertible Chromebooks that will arrive on the scene in 2017. These devices attempt to fulfill multiple use-cases and can do so pretty well. One feature, up until now, has been sorely missing.
Continue ReadingUse Chromecast To Watch Selection Sunday and NCAA Tournament
Well, one of the most beloved sports events is upon us again. It is March. It is Madness. And it can all be streamed and watched with your Chromecast!
Continue ReadingGoogle Hangouts Evolved: Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet
We’ve all been wondering what exactly Google is up to with its myriad of messaging platforms lately. From messenger to Hangouts to Allo to a Google Voice revamp, the hope of a unified messaging platform has pretty much dissolved. Further, the options missing from each platform have left consumers to scratch their heads in question […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Gets More Actions, Some Very Useful
Over the past few weeks, over 30 new actions have been added to Google Assistant, giving Google Home up to 118 total actions to date. While only a fraction of Amazon’s Alexa, the rate of growth is certainly encouraging.
Continue ReadingChrome 57 Rolls Out For Desktop
Yesterday the Chrome team announced the arrival of Chrome 57 for Windows, Mac and Linux users. The latest release of Google’s browser brings with it a handful of enhancements and a large number of security fixes.
Continue ReadingMore Signs Of AMD Powered Chromebooks Coming
We’ve talked a bit lately about the plausibility of seeing new Chromebooks sporting AMD processors and we’ve even seen development of a new device equipped with AMD’s 7th generation chip lineup. Personally, I look forward to this becoming a reality. I think AMD’s chips will be a welcome addition to Chrome OS and open new […]
Continue ReadingAndroid Kiosk Apps Headed To Chrome Devices
Computer kiosks are becoming more widely adopted for uses that cover a wide spectrum of purposes. Information checkpoints, interactive displays and customer ordering stations are just a handful of the applicable use-cases for Chrome OS’ kiosk mode.
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Eve’ To Have Backlit Keyboard
More and more details continue to emerge about the Chromebook we only know as ‘Eve’ thus far. With each additional find, we hopefully come closer to some kind of official announcement for this new device.
Continue ReadingWhen Chrome Extensions Go Bad
I am a big fan of Chrome Extensions. I share my favorites on Twitter and this blog. Extension can control and access a lot of system resources, that’s how they can do so many cool things! With that access comes the possibility of misuse. Google reviews all extensions posted to the Chrome Web Store and […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming Chromebooks To Feature New Touchpad Support Starting With ‘Eve’
The Chromebook universe is one that, for the time being, is constantly evolving and changing. If you don’t like what is currently on offer, something new is seemingly right around the corner.
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