We’re all patiently – or not so patiently – awaiting the full arrival of the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Chromebooks into the market. The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is already hitting some regions, but wide roll-out is still likely a few weeks away at this point. Additionally, detachable tablets like the upcoming ‘Coachz’ and ‘Homestar’ […]
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Here are some of the exciting things Google has planned for the future of Chromebooks
Yesterday was the 10 year anniversary of Google’s beloved laptop – the Chromebook! Because you’re well aware of what a Chromebook is since that’s what we’re very much about here at Chrome Unboxed, let’s take a few moments to discuss what Google revealed about the future of these devices on its blog. Yes, Chromebooks have […]
Continue ReadingAcer’s Snapdragon 7c Chromebook Spin 513 is now available for purchase in the UK
We’ve been waiting quite some time for this to show up, but I’m happy to report that as of today, the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 and it’s Snapdragon 7c processor are ready to order – at least for some. For now, the Acer Spin 513 that rocks the yet-unproved Qualcomm ARM processor is now […]
Continue ReadingTwo new Snapdragon SC7280 Chromebook boards enter development
While we’re still in the speculation phase about what chip the SC7280 actually is, it doesn’t mean that development isn’t already cruising along on new boards housing the mysterious silicon from Qualcomm. I still feel confident that the SC7280 is simply a newer generation of the Snapdragon 7c we’ll soon see available inside a few […]
Continue ReadingHere’s the first flagship MediaTek MT8195 Chromebook in development – ‘Cherry’
We’ve talked at length about MediaTek and their upcoming Chromebook-specific chips in the past and we’ve even made a video about why exactly these chips will come to play an important roll in the Chrome OS ecosystem in the near future. Those chips, specifically, are the MT8183 (currently in devices like the Lenovo Chromebook Duet), […]
Continue ReadingMysterious new Qualcomm Snapdragon chip in development for Chromebooks
The Qualcomm-powered Chromebook reality is finally right around the corner with devices like the Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (‘Lazor’) already being unveiled back in October of 2020. Though that device hasn’t become officially available and we’re not sure when that will happen, we do know that it is in the cards at this point. In […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 101: Google SVP’s tweet stokes the Chromebook hardware flame
This week on The Chrome Cast, we start our conversation out by highlighting the very-excellent Simplify Gmail Chrome extension that just hit version 2.0. We reported on this earlier in the week and many, many people seemed very interested in the service and we get into a few of the reasons why this take on […]
Continue ReadingThere’s another detachable Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet in the works
If you can’t already tell, I’m pretty enamored by the idea of what ‘Coachz’ will likely become. Who doesn’t get excited by an 11-inch, 3:2, QHD detachable Chromebook with the Snapdragon 7c, a kickstand, and a wireless charging USI stylus that will likely connect via magnets on the outside? OK, so not everyone is as […]
Continue ReadingGoogle SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer’s tweet has us very excited for 2021 Chromebooks
When it comes to Hiroshi Lockheimer making bold tweets regarding software or hardware from Google, the SVP of Android, Chrome, Chrome OS, Play, and Photos usually shows up with some very compelling content. After all, he knows a lot about what is going on behind the scenes at Google and has his hands in many […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 100: The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 is upon us
This week on The Chrome Cast, we’re celebrating 100 episodes with a little giveaway. You can find details below on how to get entered beneath the podcast embed where we’re talking quite a bit about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2, the reservations, the pre-orders, the release dates, and the expectations that come along with […]
Continue ReadingGoogle accidentally unveils Snapdragon LTE-ready Chromebook ‘Limozeen’ a little early
At the ‘Learning With Google’ event that happened a few days ago, there was a ton of new information given about the work happening behind the scenes regarding Google services for the education sector. Michael covered arguably the largest changes happening for both teachers and students in the transition from G Suite for Education to […]
Continue ReadingExclusive: the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 tablet is the first real Lenovo Duet contender
Since its introduction over a year ago at this point, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet has been in a league all its own. After all, before it arrived and since it began shipping, there’s not been a Chromebook quite like it. Lenovo upended the low end of the Chromebook spectrum with a solid tablet that can […]
Continue Reading[U: Confirmed] Google’s Pixel Slate may have been discontinued and why it’s not that big of a deal
Update: 1/29/21 – As of today, the Pixel Slate has officially been removed from the Google Store. Farewell, dear friend! I still hold fast to my belief that the device served its purpose as you can read all about below. Google’s only real “tablet” style Chromebook made in-house may be discontinued. The device currently shows […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 97: Chrome OS 88 arrives and the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga impresses
This week on The Chrome Cast, we dig into many of the new features that have arrived in the Chrome OS world with version 88 of the operating system. With the new screen saver, WebAuthn, and the updated screen capture tool, there’s a lot to love about the latest update for your Chromebook. Additionally, we […]
Continue ReadingMediaTek’s rise to #1 in the ARM silicon race is good news for Chromebooks
In a turn of events that I would have never expected, it looks like MediaTek has pulled ahead of Qualcomm to become the #1 ARM chip maker in the world according to a report by Counterpoint Research. With a reported total of more than 100 million smartphones sold with MediaTek silicon in just the third […]
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