It has been an exciting week here at Chrome Unboxed. As I'm sure you've heard, Samsung's new Chromebook Pro is the buzz around the tech world at the moment. Giddy as we were to finally get a glimpse of this Chromebook, it's only the tip of the iceberg. The world of Chrome OS is approaching a new … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 55: What To Expect
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Samsung Chromebook Pro Wrap Up
In a rush to get the news out to everyone as quickly as possible yesterday, I overlooked some details by making an assumption that others were anticipating the Samsung Chromebook Pro as much as we were. After all, we have a ton of articles on 'Kevin' (the Chromebook Pro's codename), so I just … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Wrap Up
‘Kevin’ Is The Samsung Chromebook Pro: Up For Pre-Order: UPDATED
You read that right! The long-talked-about Chromebook, known only as 'Kevin' up to this point, has broken through. Available for pre-order right now from Adorama and outfitted with a beautiful landing page that shows it off, the Samsung Chromebook Pro (remember that little survey?) looks to be all … [Read more...] about ‘Kevin’ Is The Samsung Chromebook Pro: Up For Pre-Order: UPDATED
ASUS Chromebook C301SA In Stock and Shipping
Back in August, the elusive ASUS Chromebook C301SA went up for pre-order and is still yet to ship. While doing research for a "where did the ASUS C301SA go?" article, we came across an in-stock, ready-to-ship listing for it. Hooray! But a couple caveats apply. … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook C301SA In Stock and Shipping
Hangouts Disabled In Favor of Allo on Pixel Phones: Writing On The Wall
According to a screenshot from a trusted source and reports around the web, it looks like Google is disabling the Hangouts app in favor of it's new Allo app on the upcoming Pixel phones. For all Hangouts users, the writing is on the wall. … [Read more...] about Hangouts Disabled In Favor of Allo on Pixel Phones: Writing On The Wall
Chromecast Now Works With Facebook Videos
In a move long overdue, Facebook videos on your phone or tablet will finally employ the Google Cast API. What this means for all you cat video and meme viewers is simple sharing is now just a button away. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Now Works With Facebook Videos
Google Hangouts Gets Some New Tricks
Around here we LOVE Google's Hangouts app. We use it for practically everything. Now I know there are a surplus of messaging apps out there and many of them are really, really good at what they do. I'm not here to argue about which is better or what this one has that that one doesn't. We really … [Read more...] about Google Hangouts Gets Some New Tricks
Chromecast To Be Managed Via Google Home App: So Long Google Cast
In a move we saw coming, a splash screen has been put in place to greet Chromecast users that informs everyone the Google Cast app will become the Google Home app within a few weeks. … [Read more...] about Chromecast To Be Managed Via Google Home App: So Long Google Cast
IOS May Be Getting Cast Support For Chrome Browser
Good news for iOS users! A recent update to the developer channel of Chrome shows experimental support that "Adds methods for Cast support to iOS." … [Read more...] about IOS May Be Getting Cast Support For Chrome Browser
If It Looks Like A Duck: More Evidence That ‘Pbody’ May Be The Chrome OS Lenovo Yoga Book
There's an old saying - "if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck." A recent commit in the Chromium repository has me performing the "duck test" on a newly discovered device codenamed 'Pbody'. We original found this device and discovered it … [Read more...] about If It Looks Like A Duck: More Evidence That ‘Pbody’ May Be The Chrome OS Lenovo Yoga Book
Viglen Chromebook 360 Unboxing & Hands On [Exclusive]
Today we are really excited to bring you an unboxing and hands-on of the Viglen Chromebook 360! While the name Viglen is lesser-known here in the US, their 30-year presence in the UK puts them in the unique position of being 1 of only 2 IT hardware manufacturers based in the UK. Today we have … [Read more...] about Viglen Chromebook 360 Unboxing & Hands On [Exclusive]
Where Is The Chromebook #MadeByGoogle?
Made. By. Google. It has a certain enigmatic appeal to it. On one hand, it seems a strange, fairy-tale we've all talked about but never really believed in. On the other hand, it makes perfect sense. Google has spent years gathering data about EVERYTHING. Now, the search giant has self-evolved into … [Read more...] about Where Is The Chromebook #MadeByGoogle?
