Up to this point, all we've seen in the Android Framework running on select Chromebooks is version 6.0. While Android Marshmallow is exceedingly more popular at this point than Nougat (7.0 and 7.1), as Android development moves forward on Chromebooks, 7.0+ is a very important addition that really … [Read more...] about Android 7.1 Is Coming To Chromebooks
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Hangouts v15: GIF Keyboard Support Is Here For 7.1
One of the things that makes Facebook Messenger so much fun is the inclusion of GIF keyboards. Right in your conversation, without opening any other app, you can add a colorful GIF to your conversation to get your point across. Version 15 of Google Hangouts finally adds this support, but there … [Read more...] about Hangouts v15: GIF Keyboard Support Is Here For 7.1
Samsung Chromebook Pro Could Change The Consumer Chromebook Landscape
We've spilled much digital ink over the Samsung Chromebook Pro here at Chrome Unboxed. Being the source for all things 'Kevin' before 'Kevin' became the Chromebook Pro, we also were the starting point for the big reveal of Samsung's next big thing in Chromebooks. Right along with you, we are … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Could Change The Consumer Chromebook Landscape
Chromecast Devices Shuttering Google Cast Label
In a move made very clearly and conscisely by Google, Chromecast devices are losing any and every reference to Google Cast very soon in an effort to "help users identify the technology that they've come to enjoy and appreciate." … [Read more...] about Chromecast Devices Shuttering Google Cast Label
New Chromebook ‘Bob’ All But Confirmed As ASUS Chromebook Flip 2
During the summer, we reported on what we thought was surely the ASUS Chromebook Flip 2. Its codename is 'Cave' and has become a known entity with an imminent release likely. The ASUS C302CA. But 'Cave' isn't ASUS' follow-up to the Chromebook Flip. And, while we felt pretty strongly a month … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Bob’ All But Confirmed As ASUS Chromebook Flip 2
Google Home: How To Play Music From Spotify, Pandora or YouTube Music
We talked a bit about all the things Google Home can and cannot do at this very early point in its life. While that list feels a bit lopsided towards the cannot's at this time, it doesn't mean that there aren't options available currently. … [Read more...] about Google Home: How To Play Music From Spotify, Pandora or YouTube Music
Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebook Ads Are Brilliant, Effective Mythbusters
I have to give it up to Lenovo: they are creating some great, pro-Chromebook content in support of their latest, greatest Chromebook - The Thinkpad 13. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebook Ads Are Brilliant, Effective Mythbusters
Chromebooks Get Scrollbar Overlay In The Latest Chrome OS Dev Update
With the average screen size of a Chromebook just over 13", real estate is a hot commodity when it comes to stuff hogging space on your display. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Scrollbar Overlay In The Latest Chrome OS Dev Update
Chromecast Offers: What They Are and Where To Find Them
Did you just buy a shiny, new Chromecast this weekend? Maybe you've had one for a long time. Maybe you are thinking about getting one soon or hoping to get one for Christmas. No matter your situation, one thing you should be aware of if you own a Chromecast is where to find offers. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Offers: What They Are and Where To Find Them
Chromebooks, Chromecast, Google Home And More: Black Friday Deals Round-up
Black Friday is upon us and the Chrome deals are EVERYWHERE! We've shared quite a few hot promotions over the past few days and wanted to put them all here in one place to make your holiday shopping a little easier. So, here we go. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, Chromecast, Google Home And More: Black Friday Deals Round-up
3 More Chromebooks Get Android Apps!
As of this morning, it looks like 3 more models have been added to the quickly-growing list of Chromebooks seeing Android Apps arrive in the Dev Channel of Chrome OS. The methods vary a bit for the three, but its nothing we haven't dealt with before. … [Read more...] about 3 More Chromebooks Get Android Apps!
Samsung Chromebook 3 Review
Everyone loves a great deal. From clothing to food to cars, we love finding things that somehow give us more value than the price tag indicates. Samsung's Chromebook 3 is a device that is aimed squarely at this particular consumer interest. What Samsung has attempted with the Chromebook 3 is to … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 3 Review
