Just yesterday, we found the Acer Chromebook C771 with the Core i5 became available for order over on Amazon. Though it doesn't have a great screen, the internals are superior and the device would likely make for a great docked experience. On the other end of that spectrum is the latest offering … [Read more...] about New Acer Chromebook 15 Pentium Model Shows Up at Best Buy
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Acer Chromebook 11 Core i5 Now Available
Google's Pixelbook will soon grace the homes of many who are looking for the latest, greatest Chrome OS device on the market. For those looking for a powerful Chromebook sans the $1000+ price tag, Acer just released the latest iteration of the Chromebook 11 and this one offers an Intel Core i5 … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 11 Core i5 Now Available
For Chromebooks, Android Apps Need To Keep Running In The Background
We talked about the long progression of Android apps coming to Chromebooks just yesterday, and while the progress is pretty great, there are still some things that need to get fixed. And the sooner, the better. One of those things is the lack of ability for Android apps to fully run in the … [Read more...] about For Chromebooks, Android Apps Need To Keep Running In The Background
Have A Donut With Google And Score A Home Mini
Next Thursday, Google Pop Up Stores will open their doors in NY and LA so consumers can get some hands-on time with all the new #madebygoogle toys. For those of you not willing or able to make the trip, you may still have a chance to score a Google Home Mini or at least some tasty donuts. … [Read more...] about Have A Donut With Google And Score A Home Mini
Play Store Leaving Beta As Pixelbook Looms
It is no secret that Google's Pixelbook will be released to the public on October 31st, just a scant 17 days from now. It is also no secret that this device will be the torch-bearer for many new features and will be the driving force behind much more large-screen Android app adoption. What we're … [Read more...] about Play Store Leaving Beta As Pixelbook Looms
Google Invests In Neverware, Helps Get Chrome OS On Old PCs For Business
Neverware isn't a new thing. Not even a little bit, actually. They've been doing their thing for over 7 years now, but it looks like they may begin really targeting the enterprise market with the latest round of funding. For those who have never heard of Neverware, their software platform is a … [Read more...] about Google Invests In Neverware, Helps Get Chrome OS On Old PCs For Business
New AMD Chromebook In Development: Meet Grunt
It has been quite some time since we uncovered the first evidence of the first AMD-powered Chromebook and we are still waiting to see the materialization of said device. Over a year in the works, the AMD platform on Chrome OS is still very much alive and moving forward. … [Read more...] about New AMD Chromebook In Development: Meet Grunt
Google Home Mini Takes A Hit Prior To Release
The founder of Android Police and APK Mirror, Artem Russakovskii, was among the guests at Google's hardware launch in San Francisco. Like many of us, he received a gift from Google as he left. The pre-release Google Home Mini is to be the second Google Home product in the #madebygoogle lineup … [Read more...] about Google Home Mini Takes A Hit Prior To Release
The Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 1
For our inaugural podcast, we got the chance to record at none other than Google's campus in Mountain View, CA! In this episode, we talk about the Google hardware event that happened in San Francisco on October 4th. We covered topics like: … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 1
Google Launches Pixelbook Help Forum
When it comes to product support, Google's go-to line of defense is generally the Google Help pages and the volunteer-driven product forums. From Google Chrome to YouTube and everything in between, the forums are managed by Google but the support comes from users like you that Google has recognized … [Read more...] about Google Launches Pixelbook Help Forum
Snapchat Coming To The Desktop Via Pixelbook: Why It Matters
At Google's hardware event on October 4th, one of the things mentioned on stage that has been largely forgotten is the fact that Snapchat is building a desktop version of their app for the Pixelbook. That's kind of a big deal. We talked a bit over here about some big apps that will hopefully be … [Read more...] about Snapchat Coming To The Desktop Via Pixelbook: Why It Matters
Google Store Pop Up Coming Soon: Yes, The Pixelbook Will Be There
Google is sparing no expense in promoting the latest line of #madebygoogle products. Like last year, Google is opening two "Pop Up" locations, one in New York and one in Los Angeles. Shortly after the Pixel launch of 2016, the Google stores opened for the intended purpose of displaying the latest … [Read more...] about Google Store Pop Up Coming Soon: Yes, The Pixelbook Will Be There
