We've seen this coming for a bit of time, but this is the first time we're seeing it in the flesh. Thanks to a Google+ post by William Greene, we're seeing a picture of side-by-side apps up and running on a Chromebook. In a few commits we simply haven't shared up to this point, we've seen … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet Mode Getting Split Screen Snapping
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Chrome Tip To Help Those Who Use Lots Of Tabs
You can file this under things I may have known before, but forgot and/or things I never knew you could do with Chrome tabs. Either one is fitting for this quick tip as this little tidbit is one of those tricks you may never have learned and, if you did, you may have forgotten all about it as I … [Read more...] about Chrome Tip To Help Those Who Use Lots Of Tabs
Google Assistant Headphones: Hey, Why Not?
News and rumors flying like crazy this week. It seems Monday's eclipse is quickly being overshadowed (pun intended) by Google's launch of Android O and rumors of never-before-seen hardware. We can't express how excited we are to see Chromebook 'Eve' make her debut, hopefully at an upcoming … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Headphones: Hey, Why Not?
‘Eve’ Could Be The Next Chromebook Pixel According To Insider Tip
Today was the day of the Eclipse. Everyone knew about it and everyone was focused on it. Even Google. With Android Oreo being fully announced during the East Coast's time in the eclipse's path, most of us were left with a bit of a 'Is that it?' feeling. To be fair, Android O preview … [Read more...] about ‘Eve’ Could Be The Next Chromebook Pixel According To Insider Tip
Android Enabled Chromebooks: Say Goodbye To Web Store Apps
One year ago, almost to the day, the Chromium project announced the phasing out of Apps from the Chrome Web Store for Windows, MacOS and Linux users. Citing the push for truly web-based apps, it now appears that Chromebooks will shift away from "Chrome Apps" as well. If you have an … [Read more...] about Android Enabled Chromebooks: Say Goodbye To Web Store Apps
Chromebook Fingerprint Scanner Settings In Stable Channel
We've reported on fingerprint scanners and their imminent arrival quite a few times around here. We know scanners are in place and we know a specific device that will likely be the flagship holder of the first-ever fingerprint scanner on a Chromebook. So What's New Today? Thanks to an email … [Read more...] about Chromebook Fingerprint Scanner Settings In Stable Channel
Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Slowly but surely, Google is making good on their promise to bring the Play Store and Android Apps to a large number of Chrome devices. While the wait has been agonizing for many, it does appear that a snowball effect is happening as more and more devices are becoming Android ready. A recent, … [Read more...] about Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Core m5 ASUS Chromebook C302 Flip Appears On Amazon
I'll be honest with you. I have waited so long for a response from ASUS about if or when we might see another variant of the C302 Chromebook Flip, I had all but given up hope that it would even happen. To this day, the C302 landing page still taunts a Core m5, 8GB RAM and as much as 128GB … [Read more...] about Core m5 ASUS Chromebook C302 Flip Appears On Amazon
Google Home Bluetooth Audio Is Now Officially Live
In early July we reported on the sightings of Bluetooth functionality up and running on Google Home devices for a handful of users. At that time, it seemed that Google had mistakenly let the cat out of the bag just a bit early and after these early reports, not many additional users seemed to be … [Read more...] about Google Home Bluetooth Audio Is Now Officially Live
Two More Chromebooks Get Android Apps
Thursday, August 17th, an incremental update started rolling out for most Chromebook users on the Stable channel. This minor update didn't appear to bring any significant changes but this morning we are receiving reports to the contrary. At least two devices, the ASUS C302 Flip and the Dell … [Read more...] about Two More Chromebooks Get Android Apps
Chromebooks Getting New Blurred UI Elements – And They’re Gorgeous!
I'm going to go ahead and admit a couple things right up front, here. First, I didn't really like the way the 'Peeking Launcher' looked when we reported on it. I liked the idea and the implementation, but I felt the whole thing looked a bit...unfinished. I suppose it simply lacked any … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting New Blurred UI Elements – And They’re Gorgeous!
Acer Offers Extended Warranties For Recertified Chromebooks
Purchasing refurbished electronics can be a crap shoot if you don't do your homework on where the device came from and how it was "reconditioned." Factory certified devices generally come with a 90-day warranty and, for the most part, I have had good luck with buying refurbed Chromebooks from … [Read more...] about Acer Offers Extended Warranties For Recertified Chromebooks
