Google is well known for having more irons in the fire than you can shake a stick at. Whether it's messaging platforms, email apps or operating systems, there's a lot of stuff happening in Mountain View. … [Read more...] about Google Testing “AltOS” Mode For Pixelbook
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Pixelbook Deal: Up To $150 Off With Trade-in At Best Buy
As much as I hate to admit it, Best Buy is quickly becoming a great place to look when it comes to Chromebook deals. Don't' get me wrong, Best Buy is the go-to for millions on the hunt for electronics and they offer competitive pricing on tons of products. My only real issue with them is their … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Deal: Up To $150 Off With Trade-in At Best Buy
Chromebook Deals: $100 Off The 64GB Samsung Pro @ Best Buy
This week's new brought to you by Samsung and the number 4! I'm joking but seriously, despite all that is new in the world of Chrome OS this month, Samsung's Chromebook Pro has quickly become the center of attention for a number of really good reasons. … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: $100 Off The 64GB Samsung Pro @ Best Buy
Samsung Chromebook Pro Finally Gets Chrome OS 65
As we distance ourselves each and every update from the inception of Android apps on Chromebooks, update patterns continue to stabilize across the growing army of Chromebooks available to consumers. Just 6 months ago, we were seeing very erratic update patterns across the ecosystem, and with Chrome … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Finally Gets Chrome OS 65
Get Your Samsung Chromebook Pro w/Backlit Keyboard. Wait, What?
It's been more than a year since Samsung took the stage at CES 2017 and announced the Chromebooks that, for all intents and purposes, fostered the new generation of Chrome OS devices. If you had told me last month that I'd be writing this article on a lazy Sunday morning in mid-April of 2018, I … [Read more...] about Get Your Samsung Chromebook Pro w/Backlit Keyboard. Wait, What?
Poin2 Chromebook 14: Maybe The Coolest $300 Device You’ve Never Heard Of
For those of you that are fans of this site, you may be familiar with my love affair with the Luxury Gold Acer Chromebook 14. The overall design and feel of the 14" Full HD Macbook look-alike is, for the most part, unparalleled in the Chrome OS space and we have long yearned for a refresh of this … [Read more...] about Poin2 Chromebook 14: Maybe The Coolest $300 Device You’ve Never Heard Of
How To Animate Your Chromebook Avatar [VIDEO]
With Chrome OS 65 rolling out a few weeks ago, we promised to cover some of the new features that were included in this latest update. Keeping to that promise, we wanted to do a super-quick video showing how to get the animated avatars up and running. The process is insanely simple and … [Read more...] about How To Animate Your Chromebook Avatar [VIDEO]
Acer’s Latest Chromebox Shows Up Online, Shipping Next Week
HP may be driving the hype train with the Chromebook x2 detachable but let's not forget, there are a TON of new Chromeboxes heading our way very, very soon. CTL and ViewSonic recently threw their hat in the ring with a couple of Kaby Lake Celeron models aimed at education and kiosks but we … [Read more...] about Acer’s Latest Chromebox Shows Up Online, Shipping Next Week
Detachable ‘Soraka’ Is The HP Chromebook x2
Well, it's the day after and news of the world's first detachable Chromebook has spread like wildfire. If by chance you missed it, take a few moments to check out Robby's article on HP's official announcement complete with a gallery of this beautiful device. Now that the smoke has cleared, we can … [Read more...] about Detachable ‘Soraka’ Is The HP Chromebook x2
Bug Fix: Android App Display Size Fixed In Chrome OS 65
At the end of 2017, an odd bug showed up in Chrome OS that caused some issue with users' ability to control the size of elements on the screen in Android apps. For many of us, until the bug began being pointed out, we didn't even think about resizing the display for Android apps. After all, it … [Read more...] about Bug Fix: Android App Display Size Fixed In Chrome OS 65
HP Unveils The World’s First Detachable Chromebook
We've told you they were coming. We've told you there were multiple detachable Chromebooks in the works. We just didn't know when exactly they would break cover or who would be the first to market. Those questions have now been answered, and we couldn't be more delighted to share with you all the … [Read more...] about HP Unveils The World’s First Detachable Chromebook
This Week In Chrome: Emojis, Touchable Chrome, Tablet Launcher And More
It's been a busy month already for the Chromium and Chromium OS developers and that means more work for the team here at Chrome Unboxed. We couldn't be more excited. As Chrome and Chrome OS continue to evolve in form as well as function, I'm prompted to start a new series to sort of "roundup" all … [Read more...] about This Week In Chrome: Emojis, Touchable Chrome, Tablet Launcher And More
