It seems like only yesterday the excitement surrounding the leaked Samsung Chromebook Pro/Plus was at its peak and the future of Chrome OS devices opened the door to a new generation of Chromebooks. We've covered a lot of ground as it pertains new and upcoming devices and as the newness begins to … [Read more...] about *Updated* Upcoming Chromebooks: A Big Ole List
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Chrome Extension Spotlight: Help Your Favorite Charity With Smile Wide
This weeks spotlight is a very "charitable" extension that will let you donate to your favorite organization by just shopping on line like you normally would. Smile Wide is a Chrome extension that automatically turns non-affiliate Amazon links into Amazon Smile links. … [Read more...] about Chrome Extension Spotlight: Help Your Favorite Charity With Smile Wide
Microsoft One Drive Bug In Chrome OS And Linux Fixed
Earlier this week, users of Microsoft's One Drive file-hosting service reports nearly unusable speeds when using the application in conjunction with Chrome OS and Linux. Developers were quick to address the issue and have since repaired the problem. … [Read more...] about Microsoft One Drive Bug In Chrome OS And Linux Fixed
*Update* Deal Alert: Acer Chromebook R11
For some time the Acer Chromebook R11 has held a unique place as one of the original 3 Chrome OS devices to receive Android Apps on the Stable channel. The 11.6" convertible is a formidable device that, when properly equipped, can handle Android Apps with ease and perform to the needs of the … [Read more...] about *Update* Deal Alert: Acer Chromebook R11
U.K. Deals: Wuaki.tv Offers Chromecast For £24.99 With Interstellar To Boot
If you're a cord-cutter and a resident of the U.K., Wuaki has a heck of a deal on the Chromecast 2. You can pick up our favorite streaming dongle for a cool £24.99 and just to sweeten the deal they're throwing in the HD version of Warner Bros. 2014 hit, Interstellar. … [Read more...] about U.K. Deals: Wuaki.tv Offers Chromecast For £24.99 With Interstellar To Boot
Android Studio Could Be Coming To Chromebooks
Android Studio, the software platform provided to developers to create Android Apps, looks like it might be on its way to Chrome OS. While the majority of us are not software developers, this possibility brings with it some serious promise. … [Read more...] about Android Studio Could Be Coming To Chromebooks
Chrome OS 57 Has Arrived
Better late than never, Chrome OS 57 has made its way to the stable channel for most Chromebooks and Chrome OS devices. We'll go ahead and get the big question out of the way. No, the Play Store did not come along for the ride. We are still firmly confident the Android Apps will make their way to … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 57 Has Arrived
Android O Will Bring Enhanced Keyboard Functions To Chromebooks
The road to Android Apps on Chrome OS has been a long and somewhat laborious one to say the least. With the release of the Play Store to Chromebooks imminent, it won't be long before developers are inundated with a new world of issues to overcome with app compatibility. One key feature that we have … [Read more...] about Android O Will Bring Enhanced Keyboard Functions To Chromebooks
Deal Alert: Save Big On The HP Chromebook 13 G1, But Hurry
As these things go, you might want to make your decision quickly on this. A new deal has surfaced and it is a great one! … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Save Big On The HP Chromebook 13 G1, But Hurry
Chrome OS Camera Gets Multi-Camera Options
Up until this point, the camera app for Chrome OS has been limited to a single camera. Namely, the camera right above your screen. And, until now, that has been all that is really needed. Chromebooks keep it simple, and a single webcam is as simple as it gets. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Camera Gets Multi-Camera Options
Deal Alert: $30 Off Acer Chromebook 14, Gold Too
The Acer Chromebook 14 was a surprise 2016 hit for us here at Chrome Unboxed. With its initial release in April, it wasn't the most impressive device on the market. A few months and a new gold shell made us give this Chromebook another look, and we're so glad we did. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $30 Off Acer Chromebook 14, Gold Too
Chrome Proves Unhackable: Edge, Safari And Firefox, Not-So-Much
Google's Chrome Browser continues to flex its muscles as the most popular way to surf the web. This week Chrome is showing of superiority in the areas of application security. … [Read more...] about Chrome Proves Unhackable: Edge, Safari And Firefox, Not-So-Much
