Back a couple weeks ago when we broke the news of the Samsung Chromebook Pro, there was a very, very loose date attached to the leak. Provided by a quickly-removed B&H listing, we had thin hope that the device would show up on or before October 24th. It clearly did not.
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New Chromebook ‘Asuka’ Could Be The Next Dell Chromebook: And Could Be Coming Soon
The past few weeks have seen a firestorm of rumors, leaks and releases of all types of Chromebooks. From the accidental confirmation of the Samsung Chromebook Pro to photos from an FCC filing of the newest Asus convertible (which most certainly should be ‘Cave), and even the Acer Chromebook R 13 finally making its way […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro Companion Device With Higher-End Specs Possible
The Samsung Chromebook Pro crashed onto the scene last week and has been making waves ever since. With a highly polished design, this still-unofficial device has all the right moves. The yet-to-be seen RK3399 ARM processor, a phenomenal display and Chrome OS’s first ever stylus all packed in to make – well let’s be honest – […]
Continue ReadingIs This The ASUS Chromebook Flip 2? New ASUS C302CA Outed By FCC Filing
For those of you who have been following along with the site for some time, a Chromebook with the codename of ‘Cave’ shouldn’t be unfamiliar. Likely, though, there will be many of you who have never been here, so we’ll talk about what has been found today and talk a bit about what has been […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 55: What To Expect
It has been an exciting week here at Chrome Unboxed. As I’m sure you’ve heard, Samsung’s new Chromebook Pro is the buzz around the tech world at the moment. Giddy as we were to finally get a glimpse of this Chromebook, it’s only the tip of the iceberg. The world of Chrome OS is approaching […]
Continue ReadingSamsung Chromebook Pro Wrap Up
In a rush to get the news out to everyone as quickly as possible yesterday, I overlooked some details by making an assumption that others were anticipating the Samsung Chromebook Pro as much as we were. After all, we have a ton of articles on ‘Kevin’ (the Chromebook Pro’s codename), so I just assumed everyone […]
Continue ReadingWhere Is The Chromebook #MadeByGoogle?
Made. By. Google. It has a certain enigmatic appeal to it. On one hand, it seems a strange, fairy-tale we’ve all talked about but never really believed in. On the other hand, it makes perfect sense. Google has spent years gathering data about EVERYTHING. Now, the search giant has self-evolved into something so much more. Because […]
Continue ReadingCould This Be the Lenovo Yoga Book: Chrome OS Edition?
We like to speculate about new devices and features. We love to dream about the perfect Chromebook and never-before-seen hardware on a Chrome OS device. But, we also try to keep an open mind and objective eye when seeking out upcoming devices and development. We spend a TON of time reading through commit after commit, thousands of […]
Continue ReadingMore Active Stylus Varieties Coming To Chromebooks
It’s been a bit since we last talked about Chromebooks and the addition of stylus inputs. You can read here about what we found back this summer in regards to ‘Kevin’ having a confirmed stylus input. It looks like other boards/devices will be getting in on the stylus action as new types of Wacom syluses/digitizers […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s in a Board? The Making of a Chromebook
Around Chrome Unboxed we talk about new devices a lot. We get a little giddy every time we come across a possible new Chromebook or upcoming technology for Chrome OS. In our never-ending search, we come across terms such as baseboard, mainboard and overlay. But what does it all mean?
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 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.
Continue ReadingSamsung Sells All Sharp Shares After Losing Bid To Foxconn
According to an article over at Android Authority, Samsung has shuttered all it’s holdings in Sharp after losing a bid to Foxconn to aquire the company in full. Why does this have anything to do with Chrome Unboxed? One word: ‘Kevin’
Continue ReadingNew Lenovo Convertible Skylake Chromebook: Say Hello To ‘Pbody’
As if the list of upcoming Chrome OS devices wasn’t enough to keep us on the edge of our seats, the truth of the matter is that we’ve only just begun. With hardware such as active stylus pens and fingerprint scanners, the world of Chromebooks as we know it has turned a new, exciting corner. As […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 53 Hits Stable Channel – No Android Apps Yet
As we reported a few days ago when talking about the ‘Kevin’ timeline, the 6-week window for Chrome OS 53 to hit the Stable Channel landed on Wednesday. It looks like today is the roll out.
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