Google has officially announced that Chromebooks released in 2017 and after will all be compatible with Android Apps in the “coming future.” No news on when the Play Store will be making its way to the Stable channel but we still anticipate seeing some, if not all devices on the list gaining access with the […]
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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.
This Is What The Chrome OS Lenovo Yoga Book Could Look Like
While we don’t expect to see the upcoming Lenovo Yoga Book running Chrome OS until later in the year, we may have a clue what that device will look like.
Continue ReadingAcer Rugged Chromebook 11 N7 (C731) Available For Preorder
Unveiled earlier this month at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, the Acer Chromebook 11 N7 isn’t your run-of-the-mill rugged Chrome device. Aside from compliance with MIL-STD 810G military durability tests, the 11.6″ Braswell-powered Chromebook is one of very few that is being marketed and sold to the education and consumer markets simultaneously.
Continue ReadingDetachable Chromebooks, Pixel C And The Future Of Chrome OS
So, the Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro are now a thing. The long-awaited ASUS Chromebook Flip C302 (man that’s a mouthful) has become a reality. Now, being the all-consuming nation that we are, the question is already being asked:
Continue ReadingFirst Detachable Chromebook Gets A Codename: ‘Poppy’
We are just a few weeks into 2017 and things in the Chrome OS world have been pretty crazy already. We’ve seen the ASUS Chromebook Flip and Samsung Chromebook Pro show up and already seen signs of detachables on the horizon.
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Save On Chromecast & Google Home
Just because Christmas has come and gone, it doesn’t mean you can’t keep your eye out for great deals.
Continue ReadingASUS UK Quietly Rolls Out Multiple Chromebook Flip C302 Models
As multiple sites in the U.K. have started listing higher-end models of the Asus Chromebook Flip C302 for pre-sale, the manufacturers United Kingdom domain has updated the products landing page with eight different configurations.
Continue ReadingAsus Chromebook Flip C302 M7 Shows Up For Pre-Order In The U.K.
Officially unveiled at CES 2017, the Asus Chromebook Flip C302 with the Intel Core m3 processor has been sporadically available from Asus and other online resellers. Along with the Pentium model available via Best Buy, these two configurations are the only 2 we have seen available, until now.
Continue ReadingChromecast Multiroom and Google Home Support Coming For LG Music Flow Audio
On the heels of Vizio’s announcement of Google Home support for their SmartCast line-up, LG has unveiled plans to integrate the smart speakers commands into the Music Flow line of home audio equipment. The update, which has not received a release date yet, will also bring with it the ability to utilize Chromecast’s multiroom functions.
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Support Comes To Vizio SmartCast Devices
In the ever-growing ecosystem that is Google Home, Vizio has announce all of their SmartCast-enabled devices now support commands from Google’s smart speaker.
Continue ReadingChromebooks, Samsung, and The 3rd Device Concept
If the title of this article made you a bit curious, I’m glad. I’ve been holding this article for some time, mainly because I just couldn’t figure out how to title it. But what I have to say needs to be said, and I wanted to get it published before what I think will happen […]
Continue ReadingAOPEN’s New Chromebox And Chromebase Announced
AOPEN may not be a household name but chances are you’ve crossed paths with their technology and never even knew it. From digital signage and point-of-sale to desktop solutions and kiosks, AOPEN has been a mainstay in the commercial Chrome OS ecosystem. If you have ever interacted with a digital sign, or had your order […]
Continue ReadingASUS Chromebook Flip C302 Review
There are few Chromebooks that I’ve been as excited about as the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302. As we’ve tracked this device since its inception, holding the physical incarnation is more rewarding than I imagined.
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro and Plus: As Important As We Thought
We’ve spilled much digital ink about Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus and Pro. From uncovering early commits to breaking the actual Pro name via leaked landing page, we’ve been on this story for a while now. What we’ve also contended for about the same amount of time is just how important this device will be for […]
Continue ReadingAsus Chromebook Flip C302 Now Available For Preorder In The United Kingdom
So, we’re sitting in the office this morning discussing the unfortunate state of Chromebook availability in the U.K. and other countries. The reasons for limited release of new devices vary greatly and have become the root of much disdain for manufacturers who continue to focus their efforts primarily on the U.S. market.
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