For years, users of Chrome for Android have wanted one of the things the desktop version offers that the mobile app never has: extensions. While the mobile browser is fast, easy to use, and packed with features, the lack of extension support has always been something we all wished was not a thing. … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android may get extension support, but it’s likely not what you think
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Don’t overlook the Pixel Watch 2: This deal is too good to miss
The Pixel Watch 2 might not be the newest kid on the block anymore but don't sleep on it just yet. With the arrival of the Pixel Watch 3, the price of its predecessor has taken a tumble, and a few retailers are sweetening the deal even further. Right now, you can snag a Pixel Watch 2 for as low as … [Read more...] about Don’t overlook the Pixel Watch 2: This deal is too good to miss
I love the new Quick Insert feature on Chromebooks, but it’ll take some getting used to
With ChromeOS 129, a new feature was introduced that stands to truly change up the general workflow for tons of users: Quick Insert. The idea is simple even if the functionality itself is a tad bit complex, giving users the ability to quickly insert all sorts of content (links, text, emojis, GIFs, … [Read more...] about I love the new Quick Insert feature on Chromebooks, but it’ll take some getting used to
More details on ChromeOS 129 features set to arrive soon
We previously wrote an introduction to ChromeOS 129 as it arrived right on the heels of both the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" arrivals last week. At the time, we simply reported on all the stuff we knew was here and ready for users to try out. But, as is always the … [Read more...] about More details on ChromeOS 129 features set to arrive soon
Galaxy Chromebook Plus shows up on Samsung’s UK site with a Core 5 upgrade option
When we first found evidence of a higher-spec version of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus via Geekbench 6, it was before the device was made official by both Google and Samsung two weeks ago. Fast forward to today, and we are not only seeing the Galaxy Chromebook Plus up for order, but expecting … [Read more...] about Galaxy Chromebook Plus shows up on Samsung’s UK site with a Core 5 upgrade option
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, now available at Best Buy with a $50 perk
This morning, Samsung made the Galaxy Chromebook Plus available on their site for what ended up being a surprisingly-fast delivery window. You can order your shiny, new Galaxy Chromebook Plus today and expect it early next week. At least for now, that is. Hot on the heels of that release, Best … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, now available at Best Buy with a $50 perk
You can now buy the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and get it in just a few days
I've said it already a few times this week, but I'm a bit blown away by how much tighter the launches of both the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" and the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus have been. In the Chromebook world, we usually get an announcement, a foggy arrival date, and a months-long window … [Read more...] about You can now buy the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and get it in just a few days
Some of Samung’s own apps are coming to the Galaxy Chromebook Plus
The official availability for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus was made public earlier today and I almost missed a very important part of the overall announcement among all the rest of the features and details we already knew about. Between the lines of specs detailing stuff like the OLED … [Read more...] about Some of Samung’s own apps are coming to the Galaxy Chromebook Plus
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will officially be available on October 4th
Since first laying eyes on the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, I've wanted one on my desk. While not the perfect device for everyone, this new, slim, light, 15.6-inch OLED-toting Chromebook has me very, very excited to put it through the paces when it does arrive. But we've only had rough … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus will officially be available on October 4th
Unboxing the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ [VIDEO]
It's been a wild week for Chromebooks and ChromeOS. We have the introduction of two popular new devices in the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus and the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11", the announcement of a bunch of new features on the way, and a new OS update that is already rolling out and … [Read more...] about Unboxing the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ [VIDEO]
Don’t let the new Chromebook hype make you miss these two incredible Chromebook deals
This week has been fun as a Chromebook fan, I'm not going to lie. Amidst all the new feature hype and the excitement that is clearly surrounding two important new Chromebooks (the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11" and the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, if you somehow missed it), I've still been … [Read more...] about Don’t let the new Chromebook hype make you miss these two incredible Chromebook deals
Google is eliminating a popular button on your Chromebook keyboard
When I provide Chromebook training to teachers, one of my favorite jokes is asking my audience to locate the caps lock key on their Chromebook keyboard. Long-time Chromebook users will immediately realize the joke as Chromebooks feature a "search" key where the caps lock key is normally … [Read more...] about Google is eliminating a popular button on your Chromebook keyboard
