Despite the delay of the full Play Store release, for a small handful of devices the Android experience is an overall positive one. Still, if you have had the chance to use Android Apps on Chrome OS, you've probably already experienced one or more of the shortcomings that have come along for the … [Read more...] about *Update* Chromebook News: Tablet Mode Window Management In The Works
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Hangouts Gets A New Calling Trick For iOS
Despite the constant threat of demise, Google Hangouts keeps getting new features. The latest addition is a bit overdue, sure, but it is something that gets the app on parity with Facebook Messenger when it comes to taking VOIP phone calls. To get some of you up to speed, VOIP (voice over … [Read more...] about Hangouts Gets A New Calling Trick For iOS
Chrome Adds Enhanced Keyboard Video Controls
Keyboard controls for video inside the Chrome browser are scant at best. For most video content, whether Flash or HTML5, basic keyboard functions exist but require a lot of tabbing to focus on the particular control element you are wanting to use. A recent update to Chrome Canary is looking … [Read more...] about Chrome Adds Enhanced Keyboard Video Controls
Details On New Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Cameras Emerge
As we are seeing the development of Android apps on Chromebooks finally starting to see a launch point, the next place for the platform to grow is clear: tablets and detachables. Let's face it. Convertibles are great, but there is still a big market for tablets not attached to physical … [Read more...] about Details On New Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Cameras Emerge
Chrome 59 For Android Is Here
On the heels of the release of Chrome 59 for Desktop, the Chrome team has announced the launch of the Android counter-part. Chrome 59 for Android will begin rolling out over the next days and weeks. The update to version 59 doesn't bring anything earth-shattering but the Chrome release blog … [Read more...] about Chrome 59 For Android Is Here
Clover Offers Educational Chromebook Buyback Program
With the next generation of EDU Chromebooks soon to hit the market, a lot of school may be left with dilemma of what to do with older devices that may be approaching EOL or just can't handle the workload of today's classroom. Clover Wireless is looking to make that decision a little easier … [Read more...] about Clover Offers Educational Chromebook Buyback Program
Chromebook Roundup: Hot Deals Just In Time For Father’s Day
We're less than two weeks out from ugly ties, barbecues and the day we celebrate the ones we call dad. Whether he's a tech-head or a technological caveman, we've rounded up a few deals that might brighten your dad's big day. And hey, who knows, you might find something you like too. I'll save … [Read more...] about Chromebook Roundup: Hot Deals Just In Time For Father’s Day
Chromecast Volume Control Coming To Chromebooks
Do you use Chromecast or Chromecast Audio? Do you do so from a Chromebook? If so, you may have noticed a feature that is absent when compared with casting from an Android device. Volume Control For those who don't cast too often or simply haven't paid much attention, when you cast a … [Read more...] about Chromecast Volume Control Coming To Chromebooks
Google Chrome 59 For Desktop Rolls Out With Material Design, Mac Notifications And Headless Chrome
The Chrome team has announced the release of version 59 of the Chrome browser for desktop. The update includes Windows, Mac and Linux devices and should be hitting devices over the next few days. For all desktop users, the Chrome settings have been updated to Google's Material Design for a … [Read more...] about Google Chrome 59 For Desktop Rolls Out With Material Design, Mac Notifications And Headless Chrome
Acer Donates 100 Chromebooks To Iowa School
In the evening hours of March 6th an EF-2 tornado ripped through a Community middle school in the Iowa town of Seymour, Iowa. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries but the community was left with the daunting task of rebuilding homes and the middle school damaged by the storm. In … [Read more...] about Acer Donates 100 Chromebooks To Iowa School
Resize Android Apps On Samsung Chromebook Pro With This Trick
As you can likely tell, for the past week, we've been testing (and loving) the Samsung Chromebook Pro. One of my few nags with the device, up to this point, was the way Android apps opened out of the box. Though usable, having only a choice between small phone and full screen window was a bit … [Read more...] about Resize Android Apps On Samsung Chromebook Pro With This Trick
Andromeda May Be Dead
Early last fall, about a month out from Google's hardware event in early October, some rumors began swirling around a unified OS Google was working on. Andromeda Rumors turned into psuedo-facts, code leaks, and a purposed 2016 release of a device that would drive the entire effort. Only, none of … [Read more...] about Andromeda May Be Dead
