It’s the time of the year once again where we take a look at some of our favorite gear that we here at Chrome Unboxed have been not only enjoying this year, but using as well. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for that tech-minded person on your list or want to treat yourself, this list … [Read more...] about Our favorite gear that we actually used in 2023
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Best Chromebook Android Apps of 2023, according to Google Play
Although they aren't required, Android apps on your Chromebook can certainly enhance the experience, giving you access to the same apps on your phone and allowing you to play some of your favorite games. And so with 2023 winding down, the team over at Google Play has posted a round-up of the best … [Read more...] about Best Chromebook Android Apps of 2023, according to Google Play
Finally, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 gets ChromeOS 119
As an ongoing update fiasco, there have been few in the Chromebook world that have been this difficult to solve for the ChromeOS team. I noticed some abnormalities back at the end of October, and things just continued to get worse for the Duet 5 until the team figured out what was actually going … [Read more...] about Finally, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 gets ChromeOS 119
Don’t miss another NFL minute with Sunday Ticket for just $79
Though the 2023 NFL season is rapidly charging towards its end, this time of year can be a bit deceiving. Sure, the Superbowl isn't that far away, but when you step back and look at things, we still have a solid 6 weeks of regular season action, and that's still a long time. And perhaps, unlike … [Read more...] about Don’t miss another NFL minute with Sunday Ticket for just $79
I just used my Pixel 8 Pro as my Chromebook webcam and it’s awesome
A feature we've been expecting for quite some time has arrived in the latest December Pixel Feature Drop. Along with the revved-up GPU that makes the Tensor SoC a bit better at gaming, this new feature set brought the long-awaited phone-as-webcam feature to Pixel phones as well. And even though … [Read more...] about I just used my Pixel 8 Pro as my Chromebook webcam and it’s awesome
Save 40% on new Pixel hardware through Play Points
Are you a loyal Google Play Points member? If so, you're in for a real treat! Google has rolled out a fantastic offer exclusively for its Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tier members in the United States that will save you some big money. Now until the end of the year, you can snag a whopping 40% … [Read more...] about Save 40% on new Pixel hardware through Play Points
For the first time, I played Fortnite on a Pixel and it didn’t suck
That's right! Though playing Fortnite on any Pixel phone in the past has been pretty much garbage, the latest, feature-packed December Pixel Feature Drop included a quiet-yet-beneficial update to the Tensor GPU driver. Seeing it in action on Twitter late last week was encouraging, but getting the … [Read more...] about For the first time, I played Fortnite on a Pixel and it didn’t suck
It’s been a good ride but YouTube Premium legacy plans are getting a price hike
If you've been watching uninterrupted YouTube videos for a while, it can be jarring to watch YouTube with ads. I know this is the case for me whenever I open YouTube with one of my other accounts that doesn't have YouTube Premium. You get used to the ad-free experience and if you watch a lot of … [Read more...] about It’s been a good ride but YouTube Premium legacy plans are getting a price hike
Yes, you will be able to buy the Lenovo Chromebox that fits in your pocket
Lenovo recently unveiled their latest innovation in the world of ChromeOS: the Lenovo Chromebox Micro. This tiny powerhouse is aimed at enterprise customers who want to deploy a small but mighty ChromeOS device but I was wondering: what about consumers? I would personally love to have a compact … [Read more...] about Yes, you will be able to buy the Lenovo Chromebox that fits in your pocket
USI 1.0 versus USI 2.0: understanding the difference [VIDEO]
We get asked quite often about which pen works with which Chromebook when it comes to USI. And in some ways, that's a bit of a bummer. When USI first emerged and started showing up for Chromebooks, I was so relieved that the days of searching for the "right pen" for any given device were over. As … [Read more...] about USI 1.0 versus USI 2.0: understanding the difference [VIDEO]
Why Beeper Mini’s iMessage-on-Android conquest is doomed
Too good to be true? Perhaps. After just having Beeper Mini installed, up and running on my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, I saw news last night that things were going south quickly and woke up this morning to notifications on my phone that my phone number had be de-registered and that there was an … [Read more...] about Why Beeper Mini’s iMessage-on-Android conquest is doomed
The Discover Samsung Winter Event is packed with tablet deals
If you've been around here for any amount of time, you know that I don't particularly love tablets. I like the idea of tablets, but I tend to find that my smaller-screen usage is better served with my phone and my large-screen tasks usually demand a big screen, keyboard and mouse input. That means … [Read more...] about The Discover Samsung Winter Event is packed with tablet deals
