Just as we did with the upcoming Chromebook 'Eve', we are starting to see tons of details emerge for the first detachable Chromebook known only as 'Soraka'. We've covered a few things around 'Soraka' and the baseboards/keyboard that make it up. You can read here if you need to catch up. What … [Read more...] about Backlit Keyboard Coming To Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’
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Chromebook News: Bullitt County Expands Access 24 1:1 Initiative
August 9 marks the start of a new school year for students in Bullitt County, Kentucky. Like many schools around the country, BCPS has a Chromebook pilot program with the long-term goal of 1:1 access for all of its students from 6th grade all the way to Senior year. The 2017-2018 school year … [Read more...] about Chromebook News: Bullitt County Expands Access 24 1:1 Initiative
New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
There has been a lot of talk lately surrounding some major changes coming for the Chrome OS keyboard layout. Along with a revamped top row, the Google Assistant will be making her way to Chromebooks. Until now, the actual layout of the updated keyboard has been a guessing game. We've made a … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Keyboard Layout Leaked
Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Keyboard Connector Details Emerge
'Soraka' - AKA the first (and only) detachable Chromebook in development - has just given us a new detail that, while small, will enable us to draw some pretty significant conclusions about what this device will be. (A quick sidenote: that picture is not official in any way, shape or form. It is … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Keyboard Connector Details Emerge
Chromebooks Getting “Off Hours” For Managed Devices
I came across this cryptic commit in the Chromium repositories a couple of weeks ago and spent quite some time trying to wrap my head around exactly what new function was being implemented. WIP: Create new class DeviceOffHoursController Unfortunately, I was never really able to make a solid … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting “Off Hours” For Managed Devices
Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Gets Assistant Button
Well, folks, this makes two. We originally discovered 'Eve' having a dedicated Assistant button a few weeks back and, at the time, wondered if it would be the only device getting such treatment for the time being. In the 'Eve' is a #madebyGoogle device theory, it would stand to reason that … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Gets Assistant Button
ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Shows Up On Amazon UK
After this weeks announcement that the ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 would soon be coming to Japan along with the C302 and C213, it isn't very surprising to catch wind that the OG Flip refresh has found its way to Amazon. We have already seen a handful of overseas sites listing the new 10.1" … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 Shows Up On Amazon UK
Chrome 60 Launches With TouchBar Support For MacOS
Earlier this week Google began rolling out version 60 of the Chrome browser. For desktop users, the update brought with it a larger-than-normal number of bug fixes and security patches. Some of these fixes were the result of bugs reported by individuals who received as much as ten thousand dollars … [Read more...] about Chrome 60 Launches With TouchBar Support For MacOS
ASUS Expands Chromebook Market In Japan
Slowly but surely, the Chromebook market is seeing some growth globally. In 2014, Google announced they would be selling Chromebooks to consumers in Japan. Prior to that time, Chrome OS devices were available only through enterprise accounts. The Japanese market is predominantly a Window one … [Read more...] about ASUS Expands Chromebook Market In Japan
New Detachable Chromebook, 4 Codenames, 1 Explanation
We track upcoming Chromebooks around here. A lot. While we have a relatively firm grip on what is going on and what is coming, even we discuss boards and codenames from time to time with a bit of confusion clearly lining our faces. "Who knows at this point?" is a common refrain when a question … [Read more...] about New Detachable Chromebook, 4 Codenames, 1 Explanation
Chromebooks Adding Pull-To-Refresh To Browser
I have to admit when I stumbled upon this recent addition to the Chromium repository, I probably got more excited than one should for such a simple feature. For those of you that may be a bit confused about the title, let me clarify. Pull out your mobile device and open Chrome. Now, go to … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Adding Pull-To-Refresh To Browser
Chromebooks Adding SMS Notifications!
This could be some of the biggest news going in the world of Chrome OS. While the upcoming Chromebook 'Eve' has given us much to look forward to and the excitement around the mysterious devices is tantalizing, this latest bit of info could bring a feature to Chromebooks across the globe that has … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Adding SMS Notifications!
