This year's Google I/O developer conference was chock full of awesome new goodies headed our way for Android, Google Assistant, Chrome OS and much more. Much of which, we will be covering over the next few days but don't forget to tune in to the latest episode of The Chrome Cast for a quick roundup … [Read more...] about Crostini Report: What’s New With Linux On Chromebooks
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Chromebooks Make Big Strides In Sales Numbers in Q4 of 2018
Part of the primary Chrome OS session at Google I/O 2019 opened up with some interesting tidbits about the rising popularity of Chromebooks in an effort to continue enticing developers to consider and remember Chrome OS when developing their apps. It makes sense, right? If you want developers to … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Make Big Strides In Sales Numbers in Q4 of 2018
Chromebook Desktop-Class Apps Are Coming With Flutter For Desktop and Flutter For Web
For some, the word Flutter doesn't mean much. Flutter is, at a zoomed-out level, Google’s "portable UI toolkit for building beautiful, native applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase." Up to this point, Flutter has been used primarily as a way for developers to build apps … [Read more...] about Chromebook Desktop-Class Apps Are Coming With Flutter For Desktop and Flutter For Web
New PWA Install Prompt Coming To Chrome 76 On All Platforms
As Google I/O continues marching forward, we're watching session after session to find nuggets of new features coming to Chrome and Chrome OS. One of those new features coming soon is a new way users will be notified when a PWA (progressive web app) is available from any given URL. … [Read more...] about New PWA Install Prompt Coming To Chrome 76 On All Platforms
Google Brings One-Click Install For Android Studio On Chrome OS
Last year, Google took the stage at I/O to encourage developers to create apps with Chromebooks and larger displays in mind. This year, the team in Mountain View is wooing the same developers to Chrome OS with even more native tools to be used on Chromebooks. Android Studio has technically been … [Read more...] about Google Brings One-Click Install For Android Studio On Chrome OS
Google Debuts Nest Hub Max, Rebrands And Drops Prices For Home Devices
We weren't greeted with a new Pixelbook today but Google still brought some impressive and noteworthy products to the I/O keynote. As expected, the Pixel 3A and 3A XL were announced and the budget-friendly smartphone with a premium camera is already popping up in promotions across the web. … [Read more...] about Google Debuts Nest Hub Max, Rebrands And Drops Prices For Home Devices
Next Generation Google Assistant Set To Revolutionize How We Talk To Devices
This afternoon at Google's 2019 I/O Keynote, many interesting things were highlighted and discussed, but one of the most jaw-dropping examples of Google's current work was the news surrounding the next generation of the Google Assistant. With this next-gen Assistant, Google is set to fundamentally … [Read more...] about Next Generation Google Assistant Set To Revolutionize How We Talk To Devices
Watch The Google I/O Keynote Here And Chat With Chrome Unboxed
The kickoff for Google I/O is just a few hours. The Chrome Unboxed team will be gathering to watch the keynote and we'd love for you to join us. You can watch the live stream right here and chat along with us as Google shares what's next from the world of Android, Assistant and yes, Chrome OS. … [Read more...] about Watch The Google I/O Keynote Here And Chat With Chrome Unboxed
Using Chromebooks: A Mac User’s Perspective [VIDEO]
We recently put out a video introducing Joe and Gabriel to the channel and in that video, you might have noticed that Joe said he uses the Pixel Slate as his daily Chromebook and the MacBook Pro to edit videos. So as a traditional Mac user, Joe wanted to take a couple minutes and share some of his … [Read more...] about Using Chromebooks: A Mac User’s Perspective [VIDEO]
New Chrome For Android Update Flow Takes A Page From the Chrome OS Playbook
For Chrome OS and Chromebooks users, background updates are nothing new. We are all used to our devices downloading, installing and implementing updates in the background with little to no interuption to the user. Only upon completion of the update are users made aware of the fact that a new, … [Read more...] about New Chrome For Android Update Flow Takes A Page From the Chrome OS Playbook
ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 Now Shipping In The UK
Slowly but surely, availability for premium Chromebooks is becoming a thing in parts of Europe including the United Kingdom. We've even seen devices such as the HP Chromebook x2 offering upgraded models that we can't get our hands on here in the states. Pricing is still an issue as apples to … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 Now Shipping In The UK
Deal Alert: The ASUS Chromebook C434 Just Dropped To $499
Lately, grabbing a deal on a premium Chromebook has been as simple as taking a stroll through your local Best Buy or simply doing a quick search on Amazon. Flagships from HP, Lenovo and Dell have been the recipients of discounts as much as $200 on any given day but it is rare that we see a price … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: The ASUS Chromebook C434 Just Dropped To $499
