On August 16, 2021, Google is going to be swapping Workspace users over automatically from "Chat and classic Hangouts" to "Chat preferred" unless organizations opt-out. This means that the next phase in the company's shutdown of classic Google Hangouts is going to be in full effect before the end of … [Read more...] about Google Chat to replace Hangouts for Workspace users this August
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Back to School Chromebook deals are here!
It's hard to believe but it's that time of year again. The back-to-school shopping season is upon us and the return to the classroom is right around the corner for many students. That means that it is time for some Chromebook deals and Best Buy has dropped a few that can save you up to $200 on a new … [Read more...] about Back to School Chromebook deals are here!
Google Tasks comes to more Workspace tiers to increase user productivity
Over the next week, Google will continue to roll out access to its popular (and awesome) Google Tasks service to Workspace Essentials and Workspace Enterprise customers with no extra hit to their wallet. Tasks will be enabled by default for everyone within these two new tiers, and there is nothing … [Read more...] about Google Tasks comes to more Workspace tiers to increase user productivity
More confirmation that HP is making the Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Coachz’
If you've spent any time at all here at Chrome Unboxed, you've likely read all about 'Coachz'. This upcoming device sports an absolute litany of features, with the highlight being a detachable form factor and Snapdragon 7c processor inside. Addtionally, 'Coachz' will come with a 3:2 high-res … [Read more...] about More confirmation that HP is making the Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Coachz’
Your Chromebook is getting a new emoji picker this month and 992 new emoji later this year
Later this month, Google will be releasing a shiny, new emoji picker for Chromebook users in alignment with its release on Android 12, Gmail, and Youtube. Many very well-known emoji are also being updated to be more inclusive and diverse in light of World Emoji Day. There are currently over 3,521 … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook is getting a new emoji picker this month and 992 new emoji later this year
Lenovo’s Core i3 Tiger Lake Flex 5i Chromebook is now available
Last month, Lenovo unveiled its latest Chrome OS devices powered by Intel's 11th Gen Tiger Lake CPUs. While we were surprised by the all-new 14" Chromebook 5i, we knew that a refreshed version of the popular Chromebook Flex 5 would be in the mix. Just recently, the Pentium version of the new Flex 5i … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Core i3 Tiger Lake Flex 5i Chromebook is now available
Chrome OS may receive a new two-tone window design with rounded corners
Hot off of the heels of Windows 11 with its shiny, new, rounded window corners, Chrome OS now seems to be testing a similar user experience. Over the past few weeks, I've encountered two separate instances where a new look appeared for my Chromebook's windows which had not only rounded corners, but … [Read more...] about Chrome OS may receive a new two-tone window design with rounded corners
Chrome OS Phone Hub may soon show your recently used phone apps for quick access
Google has been putting in lots of work on the new Chromebook Phone Hub as of late. Photos you've snapped on your phone are beginning to appear there for users instantaneously, it will soon drain your phone battery less quickly by making less frequent pings, and more. Despite the fact that three … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Phone Hub may soon show your recently used phone apps for quick access
The Chrome Cast 121: A deeper look at the coming Chromebook gaming revolution
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're excited to welcome our contributing writer - Luke Short - who is well versed in the development that is ongoing with the gaming changes coming to Chrome OS in the coming months. Between 'Mushu' and a dedicated GPU in the works for a Chromebook, the Borealis … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 121: A deeper look at the coming Chromebook gaming revolution
Google launches Workspace Individual for entrepreneurs and small business owners
Google Workspace is now pretty much "for everyone". This week, the company officially launched its 'Individual' subscription tier for the service, which provides premium features across several Google services for small business owners and individual entrepreneurs who don't have any employees. The … [Read more...] about Google launches Workspace Individual for entrepreneurs and small business owners
Enabling Google Assistant’s Workday Reminders was a decision I sorely regret
When I started working from home, mostly thanks to the pandemic, Google announced an addition to its Assistant Routines feature that would let users be periodically reminded of things throughout their workday - cleverly named Workday Reminders. Being someone fully on board with assessing new Google … [Read more...] about Enabling Google Assistant’s Workday Reminders was a decision I sorely regret
Deal Alert: Grab this budget-friendly touchscreen Chromebook for $219 ($100 off)
Earlier this week, Robby made the case for buying a budget-friendly device from Lenovo. While this Chromebook isn't anything fancy, catching it on a steep discount can net you a great device. The model he reviews was the Lenovo Chromebook 3 that comes with a Full HD TN panel and the same MediaTek … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab this budget-friendly touchscreen Chromebook for $219 ($100 off)
