Google isn’t pulling any punches in their trek to make the #madebygoogle brand a household name. On the heels of the New York and L.A. block parties, Google has cut the cost of their Smart Home assistant and Chromecast combo even deeper.
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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.
Google Assistant Coming To Android 6.0 And 7.0 Soon: Chromebooks Next?
With the launch of the LG G6 including news of Google Assistant on board, we now have news that Google Assistant will be spreading its wings WAY further very soon.
Continue ReadingGoogle Allo To Get A Desktop Version, But When?
When Google announced Allo at I/O in May 2016 alongside Duo, the video chatting app, there were immediate questions. Would it replace Hangouts? Would SMS be supported? Would desktop be supported? At least one of those is being addressed now.
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Plus Gets Top Billing On Google
The Samsung Chromebook Plus continues to carve its place as the poster child for the next generation of Chrome OS devices. The OP1, ARM-powered convertible is proving itself to be more than just a novelty and tend to feel the Samsung Chromebook Plus has raised the bar for manufacturers.
Continue ReadingSamsung and Google’s OP1 Processor: Why It Matters
Since the first hands-on sightings of the Samsung Chromebook Plus, we’ve seen references to its processor listed only as OP1. We knew it was the Rockchip RK3399, but figured Google or Samsung, for whatever reason, just didn’t want to use Rockchip branding. But something much bigger was at play.
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Plus VS. Pro: Performance
When we look at head-to-head videos, we are usually comparing displays, keyboards, speed, etc. For this one, things are a bit more simple. The Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro are, in essence, the same – except in their processors and their varying abilities to run Android Apps smoothly.
Continue ReadingChrome Users Beware Of This Sneaky Malware
For many of our readers on Chromebooks and Chrome OS, this doesn’t really apply. However, many Chromebook users also operate from Windows or Mac OS devices too, and if you are running Chrome on those, this is a serious threat that needs your attention.
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Plus Review
The Samsung Chromebook Plus is here and we’ve had some real-world time to spend with it both for work and for play. How does it get along? Before we begin, this review will be VERY different than most. Mainly, because 90% of this device has already been reviewed and broken down in fullness right over […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Plus Highlights Google Keep Shortcomings
We’ve spent a fair bit of time with the Samsung Chromebook Pro and Plus both. In that time, one thing has become quite clear. Google Keep needs some work.
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Flip 2 (C101) Breaks Cover
The existence of the true, Chromebook Flip 2 (a 10-inch followup to the original Chromebook Flip) from ASUS has made for an interesting ride so far. First, we broke the start of ‘Cave’ from ASUS back in June of 2016, assuming it would be the Flip 2, only to find that in January it would […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks And Android Nougat: Where Things Stand
Early last month we were excited to share that Android N is being actively polished for Chrome OS in the experimental Canary channel. When the Play Store makes its way out of Beta (we’re expecting that to happen in late April), it is our hope that many of the stability issues of Android apps will […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Fingerprint Scanner Support Almost Here
Hard to believe but it’s been almost six months since we saw Chrome OS developers begin work on support for fingerprint sensors. With biometric scanners becoming more and more common in mobile and computing devices, it is only natural that this evolution would take place. The support for fingerprint scanners is not only being added […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Flip C302CA: A Mild Personality Disorder?
The Samsung Chromebook Plus is the Belle of the Ball at the moment and rightfully so. Even now, as I write this article, I wonder if I will ever be happy not using a 3:2 display again. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not perfect. The ARM processor lacks the power I desire for my daily […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Rowan’ To Be a Chrome OS Tablet?
Earlier this month, we introduced a new Chromebook in development by the name ‘Rowan’. We’ve already uncovered its display, processor, and the fact that it will feature a fingerprint scanner. But there’s more to the story.
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Is Throwing A Party
Google is throwing a block party to promote the Google Home smart speaker and how it provides an “amazing in-home experience” when combined with Google Play Music.
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