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
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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
Chrome OS And Android P Settings: Twinning!
For many users, Android on Chrome OS was seen as an invasion on an untainted operating system while others embraced the Play Store with open arms. Like it or not, the two ecosystems now reside as one on Chromebooks across the globe and even if you never click that "enable Play Store" button, Android … [Read more...] about Chrome OS And Android P Settings: Twinning!
4K Chromebook ‘Atlas’ May Be A Detachable
The Chromebook known simply as 'Atlas' is making waves this week as it may be the first Chrome OS device to sport a true 4K resolution display. We were sitting around the office this morning kicking around ideas of what the application for such a pixel-dense display could be on a form-factor as … [Read more...] about 4K Chromebook ‘Atlas’ May Be A Detachable
Droplet Officially Launches At Cloud Field Day With Live Stream [Video]
Well, well, well. After months of waiting and months of wondering, Droplet is finally becoming official. Not that they weren't real before, but the whole world is about to find out what they've really been up to and what Droplet can actually do. We've spoken with Steve Horne, Droplet's CEO, on a … [Read more...] about Droplet Officially Launches At Cloud Field Day With Live Stream [Video]
New High-End Chromebook ‘Atlas’ Equipped With A 4K Display
Back in February, we uncovered a commit pointing to what looked like the beginnings of development of the first 4K Chromebook. In that post, we talked through all the ins-and-outs of 4K, how it measures, how it relates to image clarity and the impact it has on system performance. … [Read more...] about New High-End Chromebook ‘Atlas’ Equipped With A 4K Display
Google Says “Nope” To Crypto Mining Extensions
The state of the Cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin in particular, is about as volatile as a rabid badger trapped in a phone booth but that is the nature of an emerging platform that combines two giant commodities like tech and finance. As of the publication of this article, Bitcoin price was $6761.09 … [Read more...] about Google Says “Nope” To Crypto Mining Extensions
Save 30% On A New Google Home
Short and Sweet. If you have been kicking around the idea of picking up the original Google Home smart-speaker, Newegg has a deal for you. While it's hard to beat the plethora of deals launched on Black Friday last year, you can still save $40 on the Google Assistant-powered speaker that fathered … [Read more...] about Save 30% On A New Google Home
Google’s Pixelbook Is On Sale…Everywhere!
Wildly popular or slumping sales numbers? Who knows but right now is the time to buy the Pixelbook if you're looking to upgrade your Chromebook game. Since the holiday season ended, Google's Pixelbook has found itself discounted as $100 and even more if you got lucky but right now, just about … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixelbook Is On Sale…Everywhere!
Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Gets Landing Page, Resellers Offering Pre-Order
The world's first Chrome OS tablet is now a thing and based on Acer's press release, the Chromebook Tab 10 will be available officially later this month. Acer has updated their website and added a dedicated landing page for the new Chrome OS tablet and it is a sight to behold. Complete with … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Gets Landing Page, Resellers Offering Pre-Order
