Update #1 If you landed on this article, chances are good that your Android phone has just recently started acting a bit bizarre. For us, it started earlier this evening as my wife tried to open her Amazon app only to find it simply crashed and closed. I checked my phone and sure enough, my … [Read more...] about [U:Fixed] Android apps crashing? Android System Webview is to blame and here’s a fix
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Where are the 17-inch Chromebooks?
Okay, this is going to be a bit of a rant but I think that you will find some valid points along the way if you decide to stick around for my ramblings. Before I get too deep, let me first express that I am NOT a fan of larger laptops. I have owned a couple of the older Broadwell-powered Acer … [Read more...] about Where are the 17-inch Chromebooks?
Nest Detect sensors are finally back in stock on the Google Store, but likely not for long
Last year, Google took its Nest Detect sensors off of its store shortly after discontinuing its Nest Secure hardware. This was likely done in anticipation of the company's upcoming new devices created in partnership with ADT, but what they failed to realize is that existing Nest Secure owners would … [Read more...] about Nest Detect sensors are finally back in stock on the Google Store, but likely not for long
Google Chat adds granular notification controls so you can reclaim your sanity
Google Chat has gone through quite the metamorphosis lately - between it taking on the migration of pretty much all Google Hangouts users, its redesign and productivity improvements yesterday, and new features like 'Quick Sync', and closer Gmail integration, Google is on a roll with these updates! … [Read more...] about Google Chat adds granular notification controls so you can reclaim your sanity
Google Workspace Frontline is now officially available
Google Workspace Frontline is a custom solution that includes communication and collaboration apps as well as business-grade support and security features like advanced endpoint management that helps keep a company's data secure. It was announced early this month and seeks to fill the gap for … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Frontline is now officially available
Google is adding a ‘Game Mode’ for Chromebooks as Steam gaming takes shape
It is still a bit unclear how close we actually are to 'Borealis' - the internal code name for the Steam gaming container coming to Chrome OS - actually landing. I'm still inclined to think that this feature will arrive in conjunction with more Tiger Lake Chromebooks hitting the market with their … [Read more...] about Google is adding a ‘Game Mode’ for Chromebooks as Steam gaming takes shape
Google may be working on new Pixel Buds, and I hope they don’t suck this time
Try as I could, I simply could not fall in love with Google's Pixel Buds. I tried everything to get them to work as intended - up to and including swapping them out twice - yet they continue to cut out even after the latest updates. I've been so frustrated by them that I went on a rant recently … [Read more...] about Google may be working on new Pixel Buds, and I hope they don’t suck this time
Grab a Lenovo Chromebook Duet for as little as $220
A year later, and the Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet is still a killer little Chrome OS tablet at a great price. Frequently on sale for $249, the 128GB model of Lenovo's detachable Chromebook is easily recommended by anyone here at Chrome Unboxed and we all agree that it's a great device for just … [Read more...] about Grab a Lenovo Chromebook Duet for as little as $220
A new 5nm Snapdragon 7c with 5G is coming and already being tested for Chromebooks
We're still eagerly awaiting the arrival of Snapdragon 7c Chromebooks in 2021 and while we fully expect to be hands-on with a few of them in the very near future, the truth is we don't know how the chip will actually hold up once we get a Chromebook in our office that uses it. I have pretty high - … [Read more...] about A new 5nm Snapdragon 7c with 5G is coming and already being tested for Chromebooks
Lenovo debuts 4 new Education Chromebooks powered by AMD and Intel
It's that time of year again. The time when major PC makers start dropping all the new EDU devices just in time for schools to make purchasing decisions for the upcoming school year. As expected, the latest models are coming equipped with Intel's newest Jasper Lake CPUs but Lenovo has taken a bit of … [Read more...] about Lenovo debuts 4 new Education Chromebooks powered by AMD and Intel
Google Chat on the web gets a redesign and productivity improvements
Just a month ago, we caught wind of a redesigned interface potentially coming to Google Chat's progressive web app which would make it more usable. It sought to take on more of a Gmail layout, and guess what - the previous screenshot sent in by a tipster was legitimate. Now, we have some official … [Read more...] about Google Chat on the web gets a redesign and productivity improvements
Resident Evil Village is coming to Stadia – get a free Premiere Edition bundle with purchase
After learning that Google paid Capcom $10 million to get Resident Evil VII Biohazard and Resident Evil Village on Stadia according to a leaked document, and also that the company had spent tens of millions to get other developers to port their games to the platform as well, both Resident Evil games … [Read more...] about Resident Evil Village is coming to Stadia – get a free Premiere Edition bundle with purchase
