Google's Material Design movement continues to evolve across platforms and Chrome OS is no exception. If you're not familiar with Material Design, it is a Google-created design language based on the characteristics of real paper and ink. The project is way more in-depth that just a face lift for … [Read more...] about Material Design: Chromebooks Get Another Makeover
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Acer UK Declares Chromebook Week
The Chromebook market continues to heat up and Acer appears to be stepping up to push Chrome OS devices in the United Kingdom. The Acer UK store has rolled out a new promotion and have declared their own Chromebook Week. … [Read more...] about Acer UK Declares Chromebook Week
Chromebooks And Android Nougat: Where Things Stand
Early last month we were excited to share that Android N is being actively polished for Chrome OS in the experimental Canary channel. When the Play Store makes its way out of Beta (we're expecting that to happen in late April), it is our hope that many of the stability issues of Android apps will be … [Read more...] about Chromebooks And Android Nougat: Where Things Stand
Chromebook Fingerprint Scanner Support Almost Here
Hard to believe but it's been almost six months since we saw Chrome OS developers begin work on support for fingerprint sensors. With biometric scanners becoming more and more common in mobile and computing devices, it is only natural that this evolution would take place. The support for … [Read more...] about Chromebook Fingerprint Scanner Support Almost Here
ASUS Chromebook Flip C302CA: A Mild Personality Disorder?
The Samsung Chromebook Plus is the Belle of the Ball at the moment and rightfully so. Even now, as I write this article, I wonder if I will ever be happy not using a 3:2 display again. Don't get me wrong, it's not perfect. The ARM processor lacks the power I desire for my daily computing needs and … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C302CA: A Mild Personality Disorder?
New Chromebook ‘Rowan’ To Be a Chrome OS Tablet?
Earlier this month, we introduced a new Chromebook in development by the name 'Rowan'. We've already uncovered its display, processor, and the fact that it will feature a fingerprint scanner. But there's more to the story. … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Rowan’ To Be a Chrome OS Tablet?
Google Home Is Throwing A Party
Google is throwing a block party to promote the Google Home smart speaker and how it provides an "amazing in-home experience" when combined with Google Play Music. … [Read more...] about Google Home Is Throwing A Party
Google’s Iconic Cr-48 Chromebook’s End Of Life May Have Arrived
Very few things are made to truly last. The Great Wall of China, Stonehenge....Twinkies. Unfortunately, very few tech devices will ever find themselves in this category. Today we mourn what may be the end of support for Google's patriarchal Chromebook, the Cr-48. … [Read more...] about Google’s Iconic Cr-48 Chromebook’s End Of Life May Have Arrived
Bug Report Update: Chromebook External Monitor Crash Fixed
Just days after users reported their Chromebooks crashing when using an external monitor, a fix appears to have arrived. The issue was causing the monitor to randomly go black with the only recovery being a total restart of the Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Bug Report Update: Chromebook External Monitor Crash Fixed
Convertible Chromebook ‘Sand’ Joins The Apollo Lake Line-up
It's easy to get excited about the "next big thing" in Chrome OS. Styli, detachables and tablets. (Oh My!) These things are fabulous and we love them. But, latest and greatest do not an ecosystem make. … [Read more...] about Convertible Chromebook ‘Sand’ Joins The Apollo Lake Line-up
Chrome OS Dev Update Brings Access To Android Files
Another update to the latest Developer version of Chrome OS 58 brings access to images, audio and video created by Android apps. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Dev Update Brings Access To Android Files
More Details Arise On Chrome OS Tablet ‘Scarlet’
It is just the beginning, folks. Though we knew the day was coming at some point, the reality that a Chrome OS tablet is in the works is still crazy-exciting and more details just keep coming. … [Read more...] about More Details Arise On Chrome OS Tablet ‘Scarlet’
