With so much changing in and around Chromebooks in the last year, there’s a lot of stuff that feels a bit half-baked still. Tablet mode is one sore spot, but this feature will help a ton!
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Is Google Making A Line Of Pixelbooks?
For some, delivery of Google’s new Pixelbook came a few days early. For most, however, tomorrow marks the day that the Chromebook #madebygoogle begins shipping. But, what if?
Continue ReadingChrome OS Detachable Update: Camera Flash, Dual Microphones
Google’s Pixelbook has the potential to accelerate the consumer Chromebook market like no other device is the short history of Chrome OS. Over the next six to twelve months, we truly anticipate exponential growth of the awareness of Chrome OS devices in the retail sector. That leads me to ask “what does that look like […]
Continue ReadingNew Detachable Chromebook, 4 Codenames, 1 Explanation
We track upcoming Chromebooks around here. A lot. While we have a relatively firm grip on what is going on and what is coming, even we discuss boards and codenames from time to time with a bit of confusion clearly lining our faces. “Who knows at this point?” is a common refrain when a question […]
Continue ReadingNew Rockchip Chromebook In The Works: Meet ‘Nefario’
Keeping in the spirit of Despicable Me, a new Chromebook code-named ‘Nefario’ has turned up in the Chromium repository. The Chromebook, birthed just this evening, appears to be another convertible device. Following in the footsteps of ‘Kevin‘, a.k.a. the Samsung Chromebook Plus, ‘Nefario’ will join ‘Scarlet’ and ‘Bob’ on the list of new Rockchip-powered devices […]
Continue ReadingDetails On New Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Cameras Emerge
As we are seeing the development of Android apps on Chromebooks finally starting to see a launch point, the next place for the platform to grow is clear: tablets and detachables. Let’s face it. Convertibles are great, but there is still a big market for tablets not attached to physical hardware. Sure, the lines have […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks Evolved: Is A Chrome OS Phone In Our Future?
Chromebooks are entering a new phase in their life cycle. Not ‘just a browser’ any longer, these devices are gaining abilities and use-cases that just a few years ago were not possible with a Chromebook. There are many factors involved in Chrome OS’ maturation, one of those being Android Apps, and many factors at play […]
Continue Reading*Updated* Upcoming Chromebooks: A Big Ole List
It seems like only yesterday the excitement surrounding the leaked Samsung Chromebook Pro/Plus was at its peak and the future of Chrome OS devices opened the door to a new generation of Chromebooks. We’ve covered a lot of ground as it pertains new and upcoming devices and as the newness begins to wear off the […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS Camera Gets Multi-Camera Options
Up until this point, the camera app for Chrome OS has been limited to a single camera. Namely, the camera right above your screen. And, until now, that has been all that is really needed. Chromebooks keep it simple, and a single webcam is as simple as it gets.
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Rowan’ To Be a Chrome OS Tablet?
Earlier this month, we introduced a new Chromebook in development by the name ‘Rowan’. We’ve already uncovered its display, processor, and the fact that it will feature a fingerprint scanner. But there’s more to the story.
Continue ReadingConvertible Chromebook ‘Sand’ Joins The Apollo Lake Line-up
It’s easy to get excited about the “next big thing” in Chrome OS. Styli, detachables and tablets. (Oh My!) These things are fabulous and we love them. But, latest and greatest do not an ecosystem make.
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