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
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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
Google Calendar Getting Material Design Makeover
In what is perhaps the most overdue makeover in history, it looks like Google Calendar will finally be getting the overhaul it has needed for years. For the longest time, Google has been a company that fancies function over form, but that has changed in the past few years since Matias Duarte came … [Read more...] about Google Calendar Getting Material Design Makeover
Google Patents New Type Of Laptop: Is This Eve?
You read that correctly. Google has apparently patented a new laptop design based on the image you see above. Many are calling this the next-generation Pixel C. What it truly is remains a mystery. What could it be? While others are pointing towards the rebirth of the Pixel C, we here at Chrome … [Read more...] about Google Patents New Type Of Laptop: Is This Eve?
Google Home Can Now Make Phone Calls
Announced back in May at Google I/O,a a feature that Google promised has finally become a reality. As of today, the update for Google Home is rolling out that will allow users to make phone calls directly from the device itself. According to The Keyword, a simple utterance of "OK, Google, call … [Read more...] about Google Home Can Now Make Phone Calls
Allo For Web Is Here!
Well, it looks like the wait was even shorter than we speculated. I have been impatiently sitting at my desk hitting the refresh button on the Allo for web URL and just a few minutes ago I was greeted with the image above. In case you missed Robby's article, just a couple of hours ago he reported … [Read more...] about Allo For Web Is Here!
Samsung Chromebook Pro Is On Sale!
The Samsung Chromebook Pro, for all intents and purposes, is still the best Chromebook of 2017. Some would say the best to date but we'll leave that argument for another day. (I stand by my choice of the ASUS C302 but that's just me) The Pro's little brother, the Samsung Chromebook Plus, has … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Is On Sale!
Allo For Web Shows Up In Allo App
We talked earlier this month about the imminent release of Google's Allo for Web. This service will finally unshackle the chat app from your phone, allowing you to continue chatting on the desktop during the day. I've been pretty bullish about this since Allo's release and I still am: until I … [Read more...] about Allo For Web Shows Up In Allo App
Chrome For Phones Getting A New Look?
We've reported on a lot of updates, additions, and changes to the Chrome OS ecosystem but Chromebooks aren't the only devices getting some UI tweaks from the Chromium developers. In late May, we saw a new feature in Chrome Canary for Android labeled "Chrome Home." The experimental flag … [Read more...] about Chrome For Phones Getting A New Look?
Acer Chromebook 11 Spin Available On Amazon
After a rather long delay, we are finally starting to see the new Apollo Lake-powered Chromebooks available at online retailers. We currently have the HP Chromebook x360 11 EE in-house and will be posting our full review in the coming weeks. Now, the Acer Chromebook Spin 11 has made its way … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 11 Spin Available On Amazon
Best Android Apps For Your Chromebook: Squid (Notes, Drawing, PDF Markup)
In an earlier article, we talked about the shortcomings of Google Keep and all the ways it needs to improve to become the go-to notes app for your stylus-equipped Chromebook. Luckily, the remedy for Keep's weaknesses is already here. … [Read more...] about Best Android Apps For Your Chromebook: Squid (Notes, Drawing, PDF Markup)
