The next generation of Chromebooks, equipped with the latest Apollo Lake chipset from Intel, are about to hit the shelves. Understandably, news of another Braswell-based Chromebook may not excite many. Here at Chrome Unboxed we're a bit of an exception to that rule. A new Chromebook is a new … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Coral’ Begins Development And It’s Braswell?
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Chromebooks May Be Getting Night Mode Soon
The Canary build of Chrome OS v.60 has turned up a new feature that may be of great interest to many users. "Night Mode" is a feature popular with mobile devices and desktop software that applies a filter to your display that reduces eye-straining blue light that is emitted. The feature is … [Read more...] about Chromebooks May Be Getting Night Mode Soon
Chrome Dev For Android Testing A Faster Search Widget
The Chrome developer team is at it again. This time, the developer build of Chrome for Android is experimenting with a new search widget. Search bars on Android aren't new by any means but this one might be a little different than what we're used to. If you are an Android user, whether you … [Read more...] about Chrome Dev For Android Testing A Faster Search Widget
Chromebooks poised to expand classroom dominance
Google has become a fixture in classrooms around the world: 70 million teachers and students use G Suite for education on a daily basis. 20 million Chromebooks are in use in classrooms around the world. 7 of 8 ivy league schools have adopted G Suite for Education Source: The Keyword by … [Read more...] about Chromebooks poised to expand classroom dominance
The Fabled 64GB ASUS Chromebook C301SA Is Apparently Available
Hard to believe but it's been almost a year since we shared the coming release of the ASUS Chromebook C301SA. Shortly thereafter we saw the announcement of a 64GB version of the Braswell-based ASUS and what was more interesting was the price: $299. Since that time we haven't heard much about … [Read more...] about The Fabled 64GB ASUS Chromebook C301SA Is Apparently Available
Yet Another ASUS C302 Chromebook Flip Available In The U.K.
Everyone, or at least a lot of you, are anxiously awaiting the Samsung Chromebook Pro and don't get me wrong, I'm ready to see it released. However, some of you may have forgotten the fact that ASUS has promised us a number of configurations of the C302 Chromebook Flip and as of this evening, I'm … [Read more...] about Yet Another ASUS C302 Chromebook Flip Available In The U.K.
Chrome OS And VMware: Chromebooks Just Got The Fast Track For Enterprises
While Microsoft is scrambling to regain lost ground in the education sector, Google has set their eyes on an even bigger prize with the help of VMware. This week Google announced collaboration with VMware that includes integration with the Workspace One virtual desktop platform. The partnership will … [Read more...] about Chrome OS And VMware: Chromebooks Just Got The Fast Track For Enterprises
Chromecast Audio Gaining Serious Traction
Remember back a few years when the idea of a Chromecast was new? Remember how great it was when one of the apps you really liked finally got around to adding support for it? I do. I remember thinking how much simpler and cleaner this way of watching digital content on the TV was compared to what … [Read more...] about Chromecast Audio Gaining Serious Traction
Google I/O 2017 Session Aimed At Android Apps and Chromebooks
We're only about a week away from Google I/O, Google's massive developer conference that takes place in May each year. Last year, Google made the announcement that they would be bringing Android apps to Chromebooks and, though they've been slower to deploy than they hoped, we are reaching the end … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2017 Session Aimed At Android Apps and Chromebooks
May 9th Chromebook Deals: The Weekly Roundup
It's that time again. We've rounded up the best of the best from around the web to share with our favorite people, YOU! Here are some great deals on a few Chromebooks that might be right down your alley. We have a couple convertibles, some high-end devices on the cheap and even the Samsung … [Read more...] about May 9th Chromebook Deals: The Weekly Roundup
Pixlr – Chromebooks Best Photoshop Option – Will Live On
Pixlr is known to many people for various reasons. Whether it is Pixlr, Pixlr Express, the discontinued Pixlr Touch Up, or Pixlr-O-Matic, many people across many use-cases found themeselves using Pixlr products. Then came the death of Flash, and it seemed the browser versions of these … [Read more...] about Pixlr – Chromebooks Best Photoshop Option – Will Live On
Chrome OS vs. Windows 10 S: Battle For The Classroom
Last week, Microsoft's "education" event hinged on their new operating system Windows 10 S. While I have my opinions as to the true purpose behind the event, the fact remains Microsoft has made their move to capture the education sector. With a new cloud-based OS and an army of "Chromebook killing" … [Read more...] about Chrome OS vs. Windows 10 S: Battle For The Classroom
