Just reported over at Android Police, there are rumors flying that not only is Google planning a fully separate OS codenamed Andromeda, but there is also a Pixel 3 that will be launched to show it off. This event sure is bringing the hype, isn’t it?
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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’s Andromeda: Why We Believe It Is Already Here
It all started with a tweet. Well, to be fair, this has been whispered and rumored for some time now. The sudden popularity of Andromeda on the web is a clear sign that people want a singular, focused direction from Google. They want convergence. We just aren’t convinced it is what many are thinking.
Continue ReadingGoogle SVP Makes Huge Claim Ahead of 10/4 Event
Meet Hiroshi Lockheimer. Thanks to the magic of Twitter, we can hear bits and pieces of news and hype directly from people with titles like SVP Android, Chrome OS & Play His Tweet from about 1 hour ago makes a claim that: a) He is uniquely in a position to make and, b) something really […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Preview Program: Chromecast Boot Screen Loses Chrome Logo, Gains Big G
I just received my first update email since joining the Preview Program. Like we all do, I quickly fired up my Chromecast and noticed a pretty striking change. Up front and center, the Chrome logo is gone from the boot screen. Replaced, instead, by Google’s simple ‘G’.
Continue ReadingGoogle for Education: Chrome OS Admin Console And Play Store Management
Google Apps for Education (GAFE) has played a major role in creating a fully-immersive and interactive classroom environment. While a little lesser known, Android Apps have played a roll in schools for the past few years as well. Google Play for Education was rolled out quietly in 2013 and is currently used in schools across the […]
Continue ReadingMore Made By Google: Google Wi-Fi To Be Announced at Google’s 10/4 Event
According to a very good source, Android Police has broken the news of a Google-branded router to be launched at Google’s much-anticipated event on October 4th. But wait, doesn’t Google have OnHub?
Continue ReadingBug Report Update: Stable Channel Resets Fixed – Password Bug Persists
If you were one of the unfortunate folks dealing with the bug that caused regular restarts to Chrome on the Stable Channel, you may finally be able to return to the Stable channel safely now.
Continue ReadingCould ‘Fievel’ Be The First Rockchip-Based Chromebox?
The number of upcoming Chromebook devices continues to grow at what seems to be an exponentional pace. The hot ticket at the moment? Convertibles. Around every corner we seem to uncover another 360° device. From high-end flagships to price-conscious EDU models, these all-in-one machines will be available for the masses before you know it.
Continue ReadingGoogle’s 10/4 Event: Why We May See ‘Cave’ – Not ‘Kevin’
As I’ve said before, it is firmly Chromebook Silly Season. The sheer number of new devices showing up in the commits bears witness to this fact, as does the near-endless speculation surrounding them. We previously speculated ‘Kevin’ could be announced at Google’s 10/4 Event. Emphasis on the ‘could’. We’ve also talked a bit about Samsung, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Store & Android Apps Finally Arrive For Chromebooks On Stable Channel
After a long, somewhat impatient wait, the Google Play Store and Android Apps have finally begun to arrive on select Chromebooks in the Stable Channel. The update, posted just moments ago, confirms that the stable channel for Chrome OS has been updated for the Acer Chromebook R11 and the ASUS Flip. The Google Pixel LS, […]
Continue ReadingAnother MediaTek MT8173 Chromebook Coming: Meet Hana
As new Chromebook season is about to hit us full-force, we’ve seen very little development of ARM-based devices, apart from the hopes of seeing the Rockchip-based ‘Kevin’ sometime in the near future. The only real next-generation, non-Intel device we’ve seen is the recently announced Acer Chromebook R13. Acer’s new convertible comes packing the Mediatek MT8173 […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Audio: Create Audio Groups And Share The Awesome
Yesterday we saw considerable traffic around our Chromecast post. Being a Chrome-focused site, we’ve talked intermittently about Chromecast up to this point. As the traffic clearly shows, our readers are very interested in all things Chromecast, so we will start delivering more things like tips, how-to’s and new features as we come across them. The […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Looks To Be Going All-In Ahead of 10/4 Event
As we reported last night, Google’s October 4th Event is confirmed and rapidly approaching. There have been more leaks of the supposed Pixel Phones as well, giving us some idea of the phone we will likely see in a couple weeks from now. What is so interesting this time around, however, isn’t just what is […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Gets Some New Tricks
In the past few weeks, the small but mighty Chromecast has added a few tricks to it’s repertoire. Namely, a preview (not Beta) program and the ability to set up and manage your Chromecast devices via the Chrome browser. Let’s take a look.
Continue ReadingGoogle 10/4 Event Official: Pixel Phones Teased
We’ve made and refuted some speculations around a date that, up until this point, was simply a rumor based on a reputable source. Tonight, Google has gone and made it official with a quick video and a new site dedicated to what’s coming on 10/4.
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