Unlike last month's delayed release of Chrome OS 90, version 91 of the OS looks to be rolling out swiftly following the official announcement yesteday afternoon. With Chrome OS getting regular updates every 6 weeks, the announcement from Google that a new version is available can sometimes be … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 91 is now rolling out to most Chromebooks, newer models still waiting
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Chromecast with Google TV will finally be useful for the whole family with profile support
In a new APK Insights teardown of the latest Google TV app for Android (v 1.0.370), 9to5Google has discovered what looks to be the multi-user profile support the new Chromecast should have been shipped with. While their Insights are not a guarantee of features to come, they're usually pretty spot-on … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV will finally be useful for the whole family with profile support
[Claim] Your Stadia Pro games for June include Chronos: Before the Ashes, MotoGP20, more
Stadia Pro subscribers can look forward to some pretty amazing games this upcoming week when the first of the month rolls around. Chronos: Before the Ashes, MotoGP20, Blue Fire, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III are all up for grabs at no extra cost after you join the gaming … [Read more...] about [Claim] Your Stadia Pro games for June include Chronos: Before the Ashes, MotoGP20, more
Chrome’s Global Media Controls now show peripherals in addition to cast devices
Near the beginning of May, the Chrome development team massively overhauled the global media controls design and functionality for Chrome and Chrome OS. Now, it fits much more with the design of the Chromebook shelf and UI, and I love it. I'm even getting accustomed to the upside-down nature of its … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Global Media Controls now show peripherals in addition to cast devices
You can no longer send and receive money via the original Google Pay app
In November, Google Pay added a fee for instant transfers and decided to kill peer-to-peer payments via its web app. Now, a new banner on its support site shows that you can no longer send or receive money with the original application. Users are invited to install the shiny, new Google Pay app via … [Read more...] about You can no longer send and receive money via the original Google Pay app
Nearby Share arrives as Chrome OS 91 begins rolling out
Right on schedule, version 91 of Chrome OS has been announced and should be rolling out at some point today. While there weren't a ton of updates in this version, there are some highly-anticipated features that will make Chrome OS even more productive. We've checked the update server and as of the … [Read more...] about Nearby Share arrives as Chrome OS 91 begins rolling out
Smart Deals: $30 Lenovo Smart Clock, $100 off a smart home starter kit, and more
The Memorial Day Weekend is squarely behind us and it came and went without any major Chromebook deals that weren't already available. Thankfully, it's the first of the month and we're busy rounding up all the best new deals from around the web. This morning, we stumbled upon some serious savings on … [Read more...] about Smart Deals: $30 Lenovo Smart Clock, $100 off a smart home starter kit, and more
Google Meet introduces performance notifications to help you fix your call quality
Google is adding gentle pings to alert you of performance issues with your camera and microphone in Meet. When the app detects conditions that impact your call quality, it will add a red notification dot on the "More options" menu. If you click it, you can choose the "Troubleshooting & help" … [Read more...] about Google Meet introduces performance notifications to help you fix your call quality
Google Messages integration on your Chromebook just got a new name
Google Messages has been a part of the overall Chromebook experience for quite some time now. If you've not set it up, I'd urge you to give it a try. The process is simple, the usability is very good, and it is nice to be able to fully leverage your text (SMS, MMS, Chat) messages right on the … [Read more...] about Google Messages integration on your Chromebook just got a new name
Chrome wants to make extensions more secure by preventing them from sharing processes
A new Chrome Canary flag first discovered by Chrome Story called Strict Extension Isolation seeks to make your extensions more secure by keeping them from hanging out with each other. Basically, the current state of extensions is that they sometimes share processes in order to prevent large hits to … [Read more...] about Chrome wants to make extensions more secure by preventing them from sharing processes
If you want to opt-out of Google’s controversial new FLoC tracking, here’s how
Google's controversial, new tracking method called the Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC) is going live for some users in the United States, Canada, India, Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, and Australia as a part of the company's new Privacy Sandbox initiative. In … [Read more...] about If you want to opt-out of Google’s controversial new FLoC tracking, here’s how
New 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook ‘Primus’ emerges
If you've followed along here at Chrome Unboxed for any amount of time, you generally have the feel for what product cycles feel like. Devices begin in the Chromium Repositories and begin branching off from a singular source based on a new chipset. Take the new Tiger Lake 11th-gen Intel … [Read more...] about New 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook ‘Primus’ emerges
