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
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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
Changing Google Account information should be more user-friendly on Chromebooks
9to5Google's Abner Li posted an article this week showing off a new profile photo switcher in Gmail for Android that allows users to swap their account image directly from the app instead of having to open up the full Google Account settings page on the web. While useful, this shortcut is not … [Read more...] about Changing Google Account information should be more user-friendly on Chromebooks
Chrome 91 adds built-in screenshot tool on Android and it is awesome
We've been tracking the addition of a new share sheet in Chrome and the addition of the included, built-in screenshot tool for some time. While it has taken quite a bit of time to arrive here in Chrome 91, it is no less welcome and no less awesome for it. Rolling out widely for all users, this new … [Read more...] about Chrome 91 adds built-in screenshot tool on Android and it is awesome
Try out this extension that beat Google to letting you store tab groups for later
An extension on the Chrome Web Store aptly named 'Tab Groups Extension' just beat Google to market with a feature it has in the works - letting you store tab groups for later recall. We know that the company is planning to let you collapse tab groups from view into your Reading List, but the feature … [Read more...] about Try out this extension that beat Google to letting you store tab groups for later
Full Restore on Chromebooks will drive you crazy if you watch a lot of Youtube videos
Full Restore is a feature first introduced at the end of last year to Chromebook users. It allows you the option to automatically restore all of your existing apps and browser tabs after a reboot or if your device crashes under load. While quite possibly the one thing that I so desperately needed … [Read more...] about Full Restore on Chromebooks will drive you crazy if you watch a lot of Youtube videos
The Chrome Cast 114: More Pixel 6 leaks and tons of new Chromebook hardware
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're discussing further leaks regarding the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, including new renders that showed up and more details about what we can expect from the new Google-made processor inside. After discussing our excitement over what the Pixel 6 could mean for Android … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 114: More Pixel 6 leaks and tons of new Chromebook hardware
