We are in new Chromebooks season around here with the recent launches of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 and the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, but I'd wager there is even more excitement building over the imminent launch of the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook. When we had our hands-on time with the … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Duet Chromebook will launch in at least these 5 markets
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Linux apps are finally coming to the Samsung Chromebook Pro
I have been waiting for more than a year and a half to write this article. It seems like a lifetime ago since I penned my theory about what Google was doing with containers and Chrome OS. Since then, the Crostini Project has brought Linux apps to millions of Chromebooks and in doing so, opened up a … [Read more...] about Linux apps are finally coming to the Samsung Chromebook Pro
The Chrome Unboxed YouTube channel has passed 100,000 subscribers
It is a big day here at Chrome Unboxed as we're celebrating the achievement of a long-held goal of ours on the YouTube channel: 100,000 subscribers! From humble beginnings of shooting pretty terrible footage on my kitchen floor with a Nexus 7 tablet to the produced content we publish on a weekly … [Read more...] about The Chrome Unboxed YouTube channel has passed 100,000 subscribers
OK, let’s talk about that Samsung Galaxy Chromebook battery
At this point, I'm beginning day 3 of my review period with the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. While we weren't able to get a reiew unit, this is one Chromebook I was excited enough about that I went out and got my hands on one the minute it became available from Best Buy on Monday morning. We've done … [Read more...] about OK, let’s talk about that Samsung Galaxy Chromebook battery
Hint from Chrome OS 83 shows signs of system dark mode on the way
Dark mode showed up for the Chrome browser some time ago, but for reasons unknown to us, dark mode never fully made it over to Chrome OS. In fact, there were some clear flags available the last time we talked about dark mode being near for Chromebooks back in October and the main one that turned on … [Read more...] about Hint from Chrome OS 83 shows signs of system dark mode on the way
Chrome OS 81 rollout paused because all the things are broken
For the second time this year, Chrome OS has rolled out a milestone release only to have it paused due to underlying bugs in the software. The last time this happened was when the long-overdue Chrome OS 80 release launched in early March. Roughly 12 hours after it launched, the update server was … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 81 rollout paused because all the things are broken
Chrome OS 81 is rolling out for most Chromebooks right now, right on time
Due to the current state of affairs, Google chose to breifly halt Chrome and Chrome OS development a few weeks back and this presented a few changes in the schedule as things got back to business shortly thereafter. First up, Chrome and Chrome OS 82 hit the chopping block and were completely done … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 81 is rolling out for most Chromebooks right now, right on time
Samsung is offering up to $450 device trade-in credit when you buy the Galaxy Chromebook
Just in case you haven't heard, Samsung's highly-anticipated Galaxy Chromebook has finally hit the market an you can pick one up in Fiesta Red or Mercury Gray for $999. Best Buy and Samsung are the only official retailers at the moment and where you buy is really a matter of personal preference. … [Read more...] about Samsung is offering up to $450 device trade-in credit when you buy the Galaxy Chromebook
Twitter’s Google Play Store app now installs the PWA by default when on a Chromebook
PWAs (Progressive Web Apps) have come a long way in the last few years. From basic websites in a box to fully-functioning applications delivered via the open web, a well-built PWA can take the place of a standard, native application for a lot of services. After all, if a web app can access your … [Read more...] about Twitter’s Google Play Store app now installs the PWA by default when on a Chromebook
Proof that Samsung is working on a 16GB version of the Galaxy Chromebook
From the time we first saw the Galaxy Chromebook, it was pretty clear that Samsung was working with a singular model. The device I'm typing this post on right now is that model, and it is equipped with a Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Those are beastly stats for a … [Read more...] about Proof that Samsung is working on a 16GB version of the Galaxy Chromebook
CTL brings Gemini Lake-R to its Sprint LTE Chromebook NL71
Oregon-based CTL is one of only a handful of companies that have produced an LTE-enabled Chromebook. Aside from the cellular toting Samsung Chromebook Plux V2, I can't think of another Chromebook on the market today that offers onboard LTE connectivity. CTL's model is geared specifically towards … [Read more...] about CTL brings Gemini Lake-R to its Sprint LTE Chromebook NL71
ABT pulls Pixel Buds listing, sends out email with possible release window
The saga of the Pixel Buds continues today as the Illinois-based electronics outlet ABT has pulled down the listing we reported on just last week that contained pre-order abilities for all 4 colors of the upcoming wireless earbuds from Google. Those listings were by far the most complete product … [Read more...] about ABT pulls Pixel Buds listing, sends out email with possible release window
