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
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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
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
