It has turned into a busy Friday here at the Chrome Unboxed office and we're just getting started. We have Chrome OS news spilling over so fast it's a juggling act just trying to keep it all straight. In the midst of it all, the Chrome team decided it was time to push out version 67 of Chrome OS. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 67 Arrives With Material 2.0, Split Screen Support and Much More
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HP Chromebook x2 Initial Impressions [VIDEO]
Earlier this week, I published a relatively-thorough article detailing my initial impressions with HP's newest device: the HP Chromebook x2. This device does a lot for a very reasonable price, but you can read all about that in my previous article if that is more your speed. For most people, … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x2 Initial Impressions [VIDEO]
Chrome OS Could Soon Integrate Android Messages
It has been almost a year since we discovered the makings of native SMS messaging on Chrome OS. Over time, we saw various updates to the project. At one point, we even found an SMS toggle in the Chrome OS settings menu. Then, in late October of 2017, Ron Amadeo unearthed the new "SMS Connect" … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Could Soon Integrate Android Messages
Samsung Chromebook Plus Adds Linux App Support
Sooner than I honestly expected, it seems that the Crostini Project has made its way to the Developer channel on the Samsung Chromebook Plus. As Robby reported in early May, the Crostini Reddit revealed a user who was already up and running with Crostini(sort of) on the ARM-powered Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Plus Adds Linux App Support
“Off Hours” For Managed Chrome Devices Is Live
Last July, we uncovered an obscure commit that referenced a new Chromebook feature simply called "off hours." After some research, I found that this was being developed as a method to remove restrictions on managed devices during specific hours that could be set and managed via Chrome's Admin … [Read more...] about “Off Hours” For Managed Chrome Devices Is Live
Bug Fixed: Chrome OS Update Recertifies Pixelbook
For the second time since its release, Google's Pixelbook has suffered a minor bug that has left the device labeled as "uncertified" by the Google Play Store. The first instance happened back in November and resulted in the Netflix Android app failing to install as the Pixelbook wasn't registering … [Read more...] about Bug Fixed: Chrome OS Update Recertifies Pixelbook
Lenovo’s Google Assistant Smart Display Is Up For Pre-order
One of the highlights of CES 2018(for us anyway) was the walkthrough of the upcoming smart-displays featuring the Google Assistant. JBL, Lenovo and LG all had their pre-production devices out for the show in Google's massive playground outside the Las Vegas convention center. In case you missed … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Google Assistant Smart Display Is Up For Pre-order
Amazon Joins The Fray: $749 Pixelbook
It didn't take long for the world's biggest online retailer to join the Pixelbook party. Recently, Google, Best Buy, ABT and others have slashed prices on the premier Chromebook. For those who are devoted Amazon shoppers, the base model Core i5 Pixelbook is now selling for $749. Like Best Buy and … [Read more...] about Amazon Joins The Fray: $749 Pixelbook
Team Drive Accessible in Chrome OS Files App
François Beaufort is simply on fire of late. It seems each day he is bringing us a new, great feature that is nearing maturity for Chrome OS. As a self-proclaimed Chrome Evangelist (he's now referred to as 'Happiness Evangelist' at this point), we've come to expect news drips like this from … [Read more...] about Team Drive Accessible in Chrome OS Files App
How To Easily Insert Emoji On Chromebooks
Ah, Emoji: the ubiquitous communication that bridges the digital age with our caveman, wall-etching history. As a form of communication, they have risen to the level of having their own (reportedly terrible) feature film and are used in a variety of ways by a variety of people on a variety of … [Read more...] about How To Easily Insert Emoji On Chromebooks
Android Files Arrive In Chrome OS Files App: How To Get It Working
With all the new features swirling last month around Linux apps on Chromebooks with Crostini, it felt a bit like we'd all temporarily forgotten the original container app solution for Chrome OS: Android. … [Read more...] about Android Files Arrive In Chrome OS Files App: How To Get It Working
Want A $750 Pixelbook? Take Your Pick!
We're still waiting for confirmation from HP as to whether or not the premature release of the Chromebook x2 at Best Buy was in error. Despite some initial bugs, our first impressions of the first Chrome detachable are very positive. I can say, with a fair amount of confidence, it is well worth the … [Read more...] about Want A $750 Pixelbook? Take Your Pick!
