Google's messaging platform, Allo, has become a robust, user-friendly application with frequent updates and a smorgasbord of features that appeal to a wide range of users. Unfortunately, Allo's few shortcomings are still crippling it from becoming a truly mainstream product. … [Read more...] about Allo For Web Brings Support To Firefox, Opera and iOS
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
Kaby Lake Detachable Chromebook: Nautilus
Fresh off the heels of Google's Pixelbook announcement, the wheels of the Chromium OS project continue to turn and development moves forward. The jury may still be out on the impact the Pixelbook will have on the consumer Chromebook market but it appears that hasn't slowed manufacturers from pushing … [Read more...] about Kaby Lake Detachable Chromebook: Nautilus
Google Pixelbook With Microsoft Office & Adobe Lightroom: Sign of Things To Come
After having a few days to decompress after Google's hardware event, more and more details are becoming clear in the wake of all we saw. One of those things we saw and had not yet considered was the inclusion of some exclusive apps that we aren't currently seeing on other Chromebooks. We want to … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook With Microsoft Office & Adobe Lightroom: Sign of Things To Come
Google Assistant Adds Second Voice Option And It’s A Dude
Google has been very forward about their intentions to extend the reach of their smart-helper, the Google Assistant. As the exponential expansion of the Assistant across various platforms and third-party hardware continues to grow, so do her abilities. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Adds Second Voice Option And It’s A Dude
How To Set Up Google Home Calls Using Your Phone Number
Google announced at their event on October 4th that Google Home (via Google Assistant, of course) would now allow all users to append their phone number to their account for making outbound phone calls. Previously, this feature was a bit gimped in the fact that it would show unavailable or … [Read more...] about How To Set Up Google Home Calls Using Your Phone Number
Chrome OS 61 Rolling Out For Most Chromebooks
Much as we expected, the somewhat overdue release of Chrome OS 61 has now started to arrive following the launch of Google's PixelBook. I'd love to tell you that this version (clearly focused on Google's new flagship) brought with it some ground-breaking changes but unfortunately, that isn't the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 61 Rolling Out For Most Chromebooks
PixelBook Preferred Care Program: Is Google’s Plan Worth The Money?
The Google PixelBook is now a real thing and in just a few short weeks the #madebygoogle Chromebook will be gracing the homes of countless users. As with any high-end computing device, warranty and device protection is a concern for many and rightfully so. … [Read more...] about PixelBook Preferred Care Program: Is Google’s Plan Worth The Money?
Google Publishes Fantastic Pixelbook Welcome Videos
We've said it before, but it bears repeating; Google is going all-in on the Pixelbook. Gone are the days of nascent advertising and scant mentions for Google's own Chromebooks. Instead, we're now in the time of #madebyGoogle and all the marketing, focus, and exposure that goes along with it. … [Read more...] about Google Publishes Fantastic Pixelbook Welcome Videos
#MadeByGoogle: Everything From Google’s Pixel Launch Event
Ocotber 4th has come and gone and with it, Google's second annual hardware showcase has graced us with a sack full of new goodies to talk about, review and marvel about. We will be covering a number of the new #madebygoogle products in the very near future as they pertain to Chrome Unboxed. For … [Read more...] about #MadeByGoogle: Everything From Google’s Pixel Launch Event
Google Pixelbook Hands On First Look
Yesterday was a whirlwind! We were fortunate enough to be at Google's #madebyGoogle hardware event and seeing all the new hardware was pretty amazing. Right in the middle of all the phones, speakers, earbuds, software and AI, there was the announcement that brought us out to San Francisco in the … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook Hands On First Look
ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Unboxing
Sure, we may be smack-dab in the middle of all of Google's latest hardware news, including the latest Belle of the Ball Pixelbook, but that doesn't mean the rest of the Chrome OS world is stopping. Today, we have in the office what I feel to be the true successor to one of the most popular … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Unboxing
Google PixelBook Available For Pre-Order On Amazon
Just a couple of hours after the official unveiling, Google's new PixelBook Chromebook is up for pre-sale. Not only can you place your order at the Google Store but both Core i5 models are now available for pre-order on Amazon, as well. … [Read more...] about Google PixelBook Available For Pre-Order On Amazon
