With all the excitement of many more Chromebooks getting access to Android Apps this week in the Dev Channel (version 56), we have quite a few Chromebooks around the office in the Dev Channel now. Though our move to Dev on these devices was mainly to see if Android Apps were present, we were met … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Material Design Shelf, Settings and Welcome Screen
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Acer Chromebook 14 (Recertified) For $199: Why Wait For Black Friday?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner and there are deals-a-plenty to be had on your favorite Chrome devices. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 14 (Recertified) For $199: Why Wait For Black Friday?
Samsung Chromebook Pro To Get ‘Wake On Voice’ Support: Google Assistant Inbound?
Google Assistant is young. Launched just a few months ago, in many ways it still lacks the skills that Google Now already possesses. What it does have, however, is some pretty deep machine learning on its side. As it gets better over time, Google has made it clear that Assistant will make it to … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro To Get ‘Wake On Voice’ Support: Google Assistant Inbound?
HP Chromebook 11 G5 Gets Android Apps
Another day, another Chromebook lands the Play Store and access to Android Apps. … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook 11 G5 Gets Android Apps
Chromebooks Get Print Scaling
Chromebooks and printing. For many users the experience is relatively painless. For others it may liken to nails on a chalkboard. With the right equipment, printing from Chrome OS can be a breeze. Aside from the occasional server hiccup, it's relatively seamless. With the wrong equipment, it can … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Print Scaling
Chromecast Notifications Suddenly Appear On Android Devices: Explained
Over the past week or so, I've had one particular conversation way more than I expected. And it always starts the same way. A friend, family member, or coworkers shows me their phone with an inquisitive look on their face and asks, "Have you seen this?" … [Read more...] about Chromecast Notifications Suddenly Appear On Android Devices: Explained
Google Wifi Now Available For Pre-Order
The last arrival of the new wave of products announced at Google's 10/4 #madebygoogle event is now up for pre-order. The listing over at the Google Store shows the device shipping in 2-3 weeks. … [Read more...] about Google Wifi Now Available For Pre-Order
Bug Report Update: Password Manager Screen Freezing Fixed In Dev Channel
We reported on the Passoword Manager Bug way back in September, fully expecting that this very annoying and frustrating bug would be resolved quickly. It was not. However, it looks like they have the solution now. … [Read more...] about Bug Report Update: Password Manager Screen Freezing Fixed In Dev Channel
Two More Chromebooks Get Android Apps: Play Store Hits The HP 13 G1, And Samsung Chromebook 3
It seems that the Google Play Store is finding its way to more Chromebooks on the heels of an update to the Developer channel of Chrome OS. … [Read more...] about Two More Chromebooks Get Android Apps: Play Store Hits The HP 13 G1, And Samsung Chromebook 3
Hot Deal: Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook 13 For $220
Looking for a Hot Deal on a powerful Chromebook? Don't want to wait for Black Friday? We got ya covered. … [Read more...] about Hot Deal: Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook 13 For $220
Android Apps Arrive On Two Additional Chromebooks
Chromebooks are getting the Google Play Store and access to over 1 million Android Apps. I know, we've been saying it for months and even we were beginning to think it might be 2017 before this became reality. Well, we have some good news. … [Read more...] about Android Apps Arrive On Two Additional Chromebooks
Samsung Chromebook Pro: Bloat Will Be Removable
I wrote an article not too long ago proposing what could be an app ecosystem by a 3rd party inside of Chrome OS made by Samsung. The idea that OEMs could differentiate their Chromebook experiences based on pre-loaded Android apps is an interesting one, but one question remained. What if I don't … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro: Bloat Will Be Removable
