Google's latest Chromecast device with its swanky remote and all-new Google TV interface is one of the hottest devices to hit the cord-cutting scene in a long time. Not only does it offer a powerful streaming platform, but it also does so for very little cash. The only BIG complaint I have with the … [Read more...] about Latest update could add precious storage space to your Chromecast w/Google TV
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Google Play makes good on its promise to surface device-specific content on Chromebooks
If you use the Google Play Store on your Chromebook to install apps and games instead of just relying on web apps or PWAs for everything, then you'll likely know that there are plenty of great experiences that you can take advantage of on your device. Mind you, most are not native to laptop screens … [Read more...] about Google Play makes good on its promise to surface device-specific content on Chromebooks
New Sumo Suite Perk gives you loads of creative web-based software for your Chromebook
A new offer can be claimed on the Chromebook Perks website or through the Explore app on your Chromebook for three free months of Sumo Suite, a popular and long-running creative painting app. What's unique about this app, however, is that it's not the original "Sumo Paint" that you've probably heard … [Read more...] about New Sumo Suite Perk gives you loads of creative web-based software for your Chromebook
Google Tasks created in Calendar are more useful now that they can be set to repeat
After receiving a new Workspace-style logo back in September, and several Chat integrations, wider availability, and even inline detail editing in Gmail just months later, Google Tasks has been reborn in a big way. Google still has quite a bit of work on its hands as maintaining two separate … [Read more...] about Google Tasks created in Calendar are more useful now that they can be set to repeat
Rumor: Verizon launching a Snapdragon-powered Chromebook w/LTE
It's not unusual to see an occasional "off-brand" Chromebook pop up here and there. As the Chrome OS ecosystem continues to expand, we are seeing more and more white-label devices being produced in overseas markets. Many of these Chromebooks look just like other devices from companies like ASUS or … [Read more...] about Rumor: Verizon launching a Snapdragon-powered Chromebook w/LTE
Google Chat in Gmail now lets you make audio, video calls with individuals instead of just groups
A few months back, Google Chat for Android added the ability to call people one person at a time - no group calling necessary. This was one of the most basic features that Google Hangouts, the app's predecessor, had had since launch, and yet, Chat brought it to the table much later. Now, the ability … [Read more...] about Google Chat in Gmail now lets you make audio, video calls with individuals instead of just groups
How to type symbols with Unicode on your Chromebook
We've all done it. Regardless of your respective operating system, we've all done the hunt for a symbol on our keyboards just to find ourselves dismayed and attempting to copy and paste it from another website or a document. For me, it has always been the £ symbol. Whenever I share a deal or a press … [Read more...] about How to type symbols with Unicode on your Chromebook
Pixlr photo editing web app gains pen pressure, more exciting features for 2022
We're big fans of Pixlr Photo Editor here at Chrome Unboxed. On the web and for Chromebooks, it's one of the earliest and still one of the best Photoshop alternatives for creatives, especially if you have the One by Wacom graphics tablet that we reviewed earlier this year. Back in February, … [Read more...] about Pixlr photo editing web app gains pen pressure, more exciting features for 2022
Google’s latest Pixel Feature Drop is here and full of useful new features
Google has put out a new video showcasing all the features you can expect in the December Pixel Feature Drop. In these Feature Drops, Google does exactly what you'd expect: they give Pixel users additional, helpful features for their phones along with the necessary - and usually a bit boring - … [Read more...] about Google’s latest Pixel Feature Drop is here and full of useful new features
Pluto TV now integrated into Google TV’s “Live” tab, free Peacock Premium for a limited time
Update 12/9/21 - In the article, we stated that you would be able to stream Pluto TV natively through Google TV's "Live" TV tab without having to install the Pluto TV app at all. This was incorrect! You must first install the app in order to gain integration on Google TV's interface. The … [Read more...] about Pluto TV now integrated into Google TV’s “Live” tab, free Peacock Premium for a limited time
According to one reliable leaker, the Pixel Fold isn’t actually cancelled
Yesterday as I was watching Jon Prosser's video about the upcoming Google Pixel Watch in preparation for our post about it, I couldn't help but notice one 15 second section where he paused the press renders for the upcoming Pixel Watch and mentioned the Pixel Fold - you know, the device that's been … [Read more...] about According to one reliable leaker, the Pixel Fold isn’t actually cancelled
Chromecast with Google TV buyers are accidentally getting an extra 6 months of Netflix
Well, this is awkward. A bunch of users who are purchasing the Chromecast with Google TV Netflix bundle are somehow receiving an extra six months of subscription time with the streaming service. First noticed by Artem Russakovskii, the founder of Android Police, checking the "Activity" tab of his … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV buyers are accidentally getting an extra 6 months of Netflix
