We recently got a glimpse of a new 11.6" Acer Chromebook at this year's Computex expo but Acer has yet to officially announce and details about the device. We are pretty confident it is a smaller version of the current Acer Chromebook 14 for Work with a rugged housing. Today we received an … [Read more...] about Unannounced Acer Chromebook Shows Up Online
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Additional Chromebooks Getting Android Nougat 7.1.1
Just yesterday we broke the news of Android Nougat showing up on the Acer Chromebook 14 alongside the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302. In that article, Gabriel asked for you comments on what devices you may be seeing 7.1.1 on and you've responded. So, for our readers who don't gravitate to the comments … [Read more...] about Additional Chromebooks Getting Android Nougat 7.1.1
Samsung Chromebook Plus Gets Major Price Cut
Some would argue that $449 is a fair price to pay for the ARM-powered Samsung Chromebook Plus. With its gorgeous display, temporarily unique stylus and attractive build, it deserves a higher-end price tag. However, since its announcement at CES, we at Chrome Unboxed collaboratively agree it … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Plus Gets Major Price Cut
Android N: Nougat Lands On More Chromebooks
For reasons I really can't explain, I was always under the assumption that the Google Play Store would roll out to Chromebooks well before Android Nougat was even considered and option. Now, more than a year after the announcement of Android Apps on Chrome OS, it appears the stabilization of … [Read more...] about Android N: Nougat Lands On More Chromebooks
Chrome OS Canary Adds Material Design Lock Screen
Chrome OS developers continue to bring new features and design elements to Chromebooks with each update. The ever-growing expansion of Google's Material Design principles are quickly taking over the UI of Chrome OS and personally, I love it. The latest update to the experimental Canary … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Canary Adds Material Design Lock Screen
Chromebook Users Can Now Print Via Network
Chrome OS continues to mature and become a more well-rounded platform for its users. The latest update to version 59 brought with it a few minor, albeit, crucial additions to our favorite operating system. While many are still awaiting the Google Play Store to hit their Chromebooks, the … [Read more...] about Chromebook Users Can Now Print Via Network
U2F Two-factor Authentication Coming To Chromebooks
Whether you're a power-user or a casual web surfer, most people will agree that security is at or near the top of the list when it comes to computing. U2F or two-factor authentication is one of the ways to add another level of security to your device, applications and password-protected sites you … [Read more...] about U2F Two-factor Authentication Coming To Chromebooks
Google Home Gets New Commercials And Big Discounts For Father’s Day
That special day is upon us. The one that routinely plays second fiddle to Mother's Day. Father's Day Is Next Weekend And to celebrate, Google is pushing its Google Home smart speaker to would-be purchasers; sons and daughters of Dad's everywhere. Not the cheapest gift available for dear … [Read more...] about Google Home Gets New Commercials And Big Discounts For Father’s Day
Samsung Chromebook Pro Vs. Plus Revisited
If this sounds a bit like Déjà vu, it is. Well, kind of. If you are coming to this article without a whole lot of the history we've been compiling on these devices for just about a year, I'll give you the skinny. (Conversely, you can go here and read from the beginning of the Chromebook Pro … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Vs. Plus Revisited
Samsung Chromebook Pro Back In Stock At Amazon
Much like its cohort the Samsung Chromebook Plus, the Core m3 Pro has seen some frustrating stocking and shipping obstacles since its release back in late May. For many who were able to place their orders a week early at Amazon, shipping notifications are just now hitting their emails. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Back In Stock At Amazon
Chrome OS 59: What’s New?
Yesterday evening Chrome OS 59 quietly started making its way to millions of Chrome devices around the world. Only today do we see the official release notes from the developers. So, we wanted to share what's new in version 59. Play Store As we reported last night, a few, select devices … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 59: What’s New?
Google Launches More Chromebook How To Videos
A few months back, Google launched a series of simple how-to videos for Chromebooks via the Google Chrome YouTube channel. This was encouraging, to say the least. We love Chromebooks and seeing Google going the extra mile to get Chrome OS in the public eye is a major plus. Google is at it … [Read more...] about Google Launches More Chromebook How To Videos
