Following up on yesterday's finds, we have come across two more commits that fully validate stylus pen input being developed for an upcoming Chromebook codenamed 'Kevin.' In these two new commits we, find three interesting things. … [Read more...] about More Proof Chromebooks Are Getting Stylus Pen Support
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Stylus Pen Support Coming to Chrome OS
In the wake of news that Android Apps are coming to Chrome OS, it seems there are numerous things in the works as OEM's begin to shift plans for upcoming Chromebooks to take full advantage of all that the Play Store will bring to the table. We reported a few weeks ago about the likelihood of an … [Read more...] about Stylus Pen Support Coming to Chrome OS
New Chromebooks With The New Rockchip 3399 Processor In The Works
Thanks to our own +Gabriel Brangers and +Brandon Lall, we've uncovered some very interesting info in the Chromium commits that point to definite movement surrounding the latest Rockchip 3399 SoC. As a newer entrant into the Chromebook game last year, Rockchip provided the SoC (System on Chip) for … [Read more...] about New Chromebooks With The New Rockchip 3399 Processor In The Works
Latest Chrome OS Update Enables Native Google Cast
Native, extension-free casting is now available in Chrome 51. As many of you are well aware, casting is not a new function and has been available via toolbar extension for some time. As of Chrome 51, however, this functionality has become fully native and no longer requires the use of an extra … [Read more...] about Latest Chrome OS Update Enables Native Google Cast
Android 7.0 Nougat And What It Means For Chrome OS
Just yesterday, Google officially (and, quite literally) took the wraps off of the latest version of Android: and behold, it is called Nougat. Not everyone is thrilled with the name, but that's a conversation for another time and perhaps another blog. What is thrilling, however, is the … [Read more...] about Android 7.0 Nougat And What It Means For Chrome OS
Google Creates Storage Manager for Chrome OS
Until recently, storage really wasn't a concern for most Chromebook users. Google designed Chrome with the Cloud in mind. Because of this, Chrome OS runs - for the most part - on web-based applications and services. But, in the world of computing and technology, things change at the speed of light. … [Read more...] about Google Creates Storage Manager for Chrome OS
Google’s Chromebook Pixel Job Posting Has Us Hopeful
News has made its way around the internet of a very public, very specific job that Google is currently hiring for. As OMG! Chrome! first reported, the job posting is for Quality Engineer, Chromebook Pixel. Feel free to check it out here if you haven't already. It's a quick read. Quite clearly, … [Read more...] about Google’s Chromebook Pixel Job Posting Has Us Hopeful
HP Chromebook 11 G5 Official
Just days after an unofficial e-mail was leaked from HP documenting a new HP Chromebook 11 G5, it appears the new Chromebook is now for sale. … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 11 G5 Official
New HP Chromebook 11 G5 Leaked!
Coming on the heels of the much anticipated release of the HP Chromebook 13 G1, news has begun to spread of an unofficial document from HP documenting a new version of their newest generation HP Chromebook 11. Reported earlier today by our friends at Notebook Italia, the possible refresh of HP's … [Read more...] about New HP Chromebook 11 G5 Leaked!
Chrome OS 53 Is Here With The Google Play Store and Android Apps!!!
This day will go down in history as the day Android Apps arrived on Chromebooks. 6/16/16 It has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? I couldn't be more excited! Right now, in the background as usual, my update to Chrome OS 53 is downloading and installing itself. I'm just waiting for that … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 53 Is Here With The Google Play Store and Android Apps!!!
New HP Chromebook 13 G1 on Sale!
Earlier this afternoon on Google+, +Brent Sullivan posted some exciting news. You can pick up the HP Chromebook 13 G1 directly from HP for $75 off. Using the promo code from his post you will save $74.85 off the base-model G1 - equipped with the Intel® Pentium® 4405Y processor - originally priced at … [Read more...] about New HP Chromebook 13 G1 on Sale!
HP Chromebook 13 G1 in Stock and Shipping From Select Retailers
The highly anticipated HP Chromebook 13 G1 has made its debut and our first impressions are quite favorable. Just a few days ago our own Robby Payne unboxed this sleek, new machine in our office. Needless to say, we've been very excited about getting our hands on HP's newest Chromebook, which sports … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 13 G1 in Stock and Shipping From Select Retailers
