We've been tracking the development of Comet Lake Chromeboxes for a few months now. So, when this news came across the wire, I thought ASUS had beat everyone else out of the gate. Much to my disappointment, that was not the case at all. Still, new Chrome OS hardware is exciting and these are no … [Read more...] about ASUS debuts Google Meet kit with 4K cameras and redesigned Chromebox
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
Google News is the latest PWA that installs from the Play Store
Not long ago, a new trend began with Chromebooks and Android apps: the ability to install PWAs directly from the Play Store in place of the Android app equivalent on your Chromebook. We've talked about the importance and worth of this change before, so I won't bother rehashing that again. All you … [Read more...] about Google News is the latest PWA that installs from the Play Store
Waiting on your Play Music to YouTube Music transfer? This may help push it along
The great YouTube Music migration, promised many months ago, is finally beginning. Users left and right are starting to see the pop-up dialog in the YouTube Music app that begins the process of moving your songs, albums, playlists, purchases, uploads, personalized tastes, recommendations, and your … [Read more...] about Waiting on your Play Music to YouTube Music transfer? This may help push it along
R.I.P. hot corners, Chrome OS scraps Corner Shortcuts
Sometimes, new features just aren't meant to be. Three months ago, it appeared that Chrome OS would be adopting a very useful macOS feature known as "Hot Corners." Rebranded "Corner Shortcuts," the update would presumably allow users to map each corner of their displays. Each corner would then … [Read more...] about R.I.P. hot corners, Chrome OS scraps Corner Shortcuts
Album sharing in Google Photos gets a much-needed update
Google Photos has been a great tool for sharing photos with my friends and family during the pandemic. It is perfect for those more personal family photos that you don’t really want to share on social media. A photo is worth a thousand words and can help us continue to feel connected even when we … [Read more...] about Album sharing in Google Photos gets a much-needed update
HP has quietly launched a new affordable 14-inch Chromebook you can actually buy right now
As we all know, affordable Chromebooks are harder than ever to find right now. Whereas 6 months ago there was a new deal on one Chromebook or another seemingly every day of the week, those days are gone for now. Instead, we now have a market that is low on inventory and much higher on prices … [Read more...] about HP has quietly launched a new affordable 14-inch Chromebook you can actually buy right now
Upcoming Chrome collapsing tab groups will take your tab management to the next level
We've known that tab groups are headed to their official unveiling in Chrome 83, but that hasn't stopped users from jumping in on the action right now in Chrome 81. The new, highly-anticipated new feature has been around, hiding in plain sight behind a simple flag for quite some time now. Gabriel … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chrome collapsing tab groups will take your tab management to the next level
Lenovo’s Smart Frame from CES is launching with Google Photos integration
At CES 2020 back in January, we spent some time in the inviting surroundings of Lenovo's private suite where we got our hands on the Duet tablet and the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook. Those weren't the only cool gadgets spread about the room, however. We got to play with a Lavie Vega PC that is designed … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Smart Frame from CES is launching with Google Photos integration
Chrome OS 83 brings one of tablet mode’s biggest productivity features to the desktop
As Chrome OS has matured, one of the biggest areas of change over the past 18 months has been in the tablet mode department. When we talk about upcoming features and UI changes, those updates largely circle around the way that users will change how they navigate Chrome OS specifically in tablet … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 83 brings one of tablet mode’s biggest productivity features to the desktop
How to install Steam on a Chromebook
If the rumors are true, Valve and Google are currently working on full-blown, native support for the Steam gaming platform on Chrome OS. For a gamer like myself that spent many an hour playing Half-Life, DoD, Portal and a variety of others, this news is exciting and it makes perfect sense given the … [Read more...] about How to install Steam on a Chromebook
You can finally play Call of Duty Mobile on certain Chromebooks
Since it launched in October of 2019, Call of Duty Mobile has taken the mobile gaming world by storm, amassing a ridiculous 100 million plus downloads and a massive player base along the way. I play the game regularly on my phone and there is never a wait for any of the play modes and no lack in … [Read more...] about You can finally play Call of Duty Mobile on certain Chromebooks
It is time for Chromebook cameras to get a whole lot better
In the midst of the pandemic we're all too familiar with at this point, we've all likely been on more video calls than we care to count. From work meetings to family meetings to social meetings, there's no shortage of reasons to be sat with your face in front of a screen staring at a grid of people … [Read more...] about It is time for Chromebook cameras to get a whole lot better
