In a project that is a bit over a year in the making, Google is updating the way the Files App on Chrome OS works in the background, and it should make for a much better experience across the board for users. Though this is a relatively significance back-end upgrade, you'd be hard pressed to really … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 77 is bringing a big upgrade to the Files App
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Chrome OS begins prepping for Intel’s 10nm+ Tiger Lake CPU
Intel has finally, to some degree, sorted out their 10nm CPU process and Ice Lake devices are slowly making their way into various marketing channels in the form of new Windows devices. For whatever reason, Chrome OS developers have made the decision to skip the first generation of 10nm chips in … [Read more...] about Chrome OS begins prepping for Intel’s 10nm+ Tiger Lake CPU
Deal Alert: Grab a Nest Hub Max and save 15% or get a free Home Mini
Google's latest smart display, the Nest Hub Max, has been on the market barely a week but there are already some deals popping up that can save you some money. We haven't had a chance to do a full review of the 10" #MadeByGoogle smart display but the reception from most have been positive thus far. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab a Nest Hub Max and save 15% or get a free Home Mini
Google Photos adds same-day prints and some cool new features
Google Photos is one of those apps that I recommend all the time. It works perfectly on any device and is simply the best way to store and share photos. The crew here at Chrome Unboxed all use it to quickly share work photos, but I also now have my whole family on board. I love getting a … [Read more...] about Google Photos adds same-day prints and some cool new features
New HP Chromebook x360 12 appears pre-launch with better looks, better processor, and 3:2 screen
I'm going to just get this out there right off the bat: I was harsh on the HP x360 a couple years ago. Not the x360 14 that I'm quite fond of, but the smaller 11.6-inch version that was made for school students. The same model, as it would turn out, that my daughter uses on the daily in her … [Read more...] about New HP Chromebook x360 12 appears pre-launch with better looks, better processor, and 3:2 screen
Nest may be prepping a new hybrid Wifi w/Google Assistant
A few weeks ago, we were recording an episode of The Chrome Cast and taking stabs at what surprises Google may have up their sleeves at the now confirmed October hardware event. My guess was a refreshed Google Home Mini that now appears to be on its way in the form of a subtle but welcome new model … [Read more...] about Nest may be prepping a new hybrid Wifi w/Google Assistant
Chrome OS 78 will enable more advanced external drive options
While Chrome OS works with a wide variety of file system formats, that isn't the case across the board for every operating system. Old versions of Windows, for instance, won't work with the newer NTFS files system but Windows 10 supports FAT32, exFAT and NTFS. MacOS doesn't fully work with NTFS … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 78 will enable more advanced external drive options
Possible Pixelbook 2 ‘Atlas’ photos leak ahead of October 15th Google Event
Well, its that time of year again, isn't it? With Google's yearly hardware event now officially slated for October 15th, it seems like we should be hearing more about the presumed release of a Pixelbook successor we expect to see at the event. As we get closer and closer to the event and more and … [Read more...] about Possible Pixelbook 2 ‘Atlas’ photos leak ahead of October 15th Google Event
ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 official: Launching first in the U.K. for £499
From leak to launch, ASUS' Chromebook Flip C433 has officially been unveiled. As expected, the new convertible by ASUS mirrors the current Flip C434 when it comes to internals but takes its design cues from the like of the Pixelbook and its predecessor, the Flip C302. The most intriguing feature … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 official: Launching first in the U.K. for £499
Save $150 – $200 on the Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 or HP Chromebook x360
Sure, we know it is getting closer and closer to the next best thing hitting shelves this fall when it comes to Chromebooks. We're expecting a flurry of MediaTek-powered, Snapdragon 845-powered, and 10th-gen Intel-powered Chromebooks before the end of the year, but we don't have dates on any of … [Read more...] about Save $150 – $200 on the Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 or HP Chromebook x360
Google’s October 15 hardware event is now confirmed
Only a week ago, we wrote about a leak from Evan Blass (@evleaks) that showcased a photo of the Pixel 4 with a pretty glaring date on the lock screen. In moves just like this in the past, Google and other hardware manufacturers have used not-so-subtle Easter eggs in the display dates on hardware … [Read more...] about Google’s October 15 hardware event is now confirmed
Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Pro V2 ‘Kohaku’ shows up in Geekbench
We've been tracking the Chromebook known only as 'Kohaku' for many months at this point. Based on a number of reasons like Samsung email addresses all over the commits, the device containing a Samsung-made battery, multiple references back to 'Caroline' (the Samsung Chromebook Pro), and references … [Read more...] about Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Pro V2 ‘Kohaku’ shows up in Geekbench
