In October, Google launched the latest release of Chrome OS – OS version 54. With it, came a variety of new features and improvements for the platform. But the most notable addition, is the update laid the foundation for a future release, Chrome OS 55 which will drop very, very soon. Several enhancements – namely […]
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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.
Chromebooks Make Phone Calls? T-mobile’s ‘Digits’ Will Make It Possible
T-mobile has announced a new service called Digits that will allow its customers to use their phone numbers across all their devices, taking phone calls and making texts from whatever screen is in front of them at the time.
Continue ReadingEpson Printers Coming Back Online With Google Cloud Print
Just hours after reporting on an apparent bug affecting Epson printers using Google Cloud Print it appears that users on social channels are reporting their printers are beginning to come back on line. One of our own readers shared that his Epson WF-3640 is among the devices that have started to work again with the […]
Continue ReadingAffordable Chromecast Audio Speaker: Sony h.ear Go Review
Today, we are taking a quick look at Sony’s h.ear go wireless speaker. This device comes equiped with not only bluetooth, but Chromecast Audio casting ability baked right in. What that means for users is without any extra, wired attachments, we get clean, clear, casted audio over wifi with very little setup.
Continue ReadingGoogle Cloud Print Shutting Down Epson Printers
Printing from Chromebooks and Chrome OS devices has been a hot-button issues since the inception of Google Cloud Print in the spring of 2010. For the most part, Google’s cloud-based printing protocol has worked almost seamlessly for users with the proper printing hardware. Alas, nothing works perfectly all the time.
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro Not Alone: Many Stylus-Enabled Chromebooks Coming
While we are all eagerly awaiting the full arrival of the Samsung Chromebook Pro, it looks like there are many more stylus-toting Chromebooks on the horizon. Though we’ve talked about ‘Caroline’ (the Samsung Chromebook Pro’s Skylake sibling) and ‘Pbody’ (what is surely the Lenovo Yoga Book) at length, it looks like the number of stylus-enabled […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Chrome 55 Hasn’t Killed Flash, Yet
Adobe Flash has had its days numbered for some time now. The resource heavy, often vulnerable multimedia plugin is being systematically eliminated from web browsers across the board. In early August of this year Google announced that they would, along with other major internet browsing platforms, begin to limit the amount of Flash content enabled […]
Continue ReadingChrome 55 For Android Begins Rolling Out
While the Chromium developers are busy preparing for the roll out of Chrome OS 55, the guys and gals of the Chrome for Android team have announced the official release of the Chrome 55 browser for Android. The update, which will begin rolling out this week, contains the regular buffet of security updates and stability […]
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra Gets More 4K Content Via Google Play
As exciting as the Chromecast Ultra is, its release came with one very large drawback: no available 4K content from its maker. Google looks to have remedied this, however, as we are now seeing some 4K content finally hit the Play Store.
Continue ReadingGoogle Shops Chromebook Displays Are Encouraging
Google Shops have been popping up in Best Buy and Curry’s PC World stores in Canada and the UK, showing off Google’s latest wares like the Pixel, Daydream, and Google Home. One addition to these Shops that has us very encouraged is the selection of Chromebooks on offer.
Continue ReadingDirecTV Now On Your Chromebook: Good News, Bad News
So, you signed up for DirecTV Now. If you’re like me you sat down and flipped open your trusty Chromebook and proceeded to log in and enjoy the cord-cutting experience of AT&T’s new streaming service. Presumably you were met with the same jovial, but mildly disappointing page you see in the above image. I wasn’t […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Wifi Now Shipping!
Right on the heels of the app switching names from Google On to Google Wifi, it looks like Google Wifi is now shipping! A few things to consider here, so keep reading.
Continue ReadingGoogle On Becomes Google Wifi: Shipping Soon?
A few days ago, an update occurred that is rolling out to users across the board. Google On, the app formerly used for controlling the OnHub routers is now becoming Google Wifi. The change gives us some hope about a shipping date for Google Wifi.
Continue ReadingLenovo Thinkpad 13 Chromebook Core i5 8GB On Sale For $399 At Tiger Direct
Well, right on the heels of the Acer Chromebook R11 being listed for a fantastic price of $249, we now have another sensational offer on a very, very powerful Chromebook.
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebook R11 Available At Costco For $249
While Black Friday has come and gone, the shopping season is in full force. Honestly, until December 25th, we’re likely to see deals here and there on Chromebooks and other Chrome OS devices, and we want to be on top of all the best deals for our readers.
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