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
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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?
Acer Chromebook R 13 In Stock and Shipping: Know Your Options
The Acer Chromebook R 13 is becoming the poster child for the new wave of convertible Chromebooks with Android App support on board. Unveiled a little over a month ago at IFA, the device is getting close to seeing full-scale release. But before you hit that order button, there are some things you … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R 13 In Stock and Shipping: Know Your Options
Chrome Update Significantly Reduces Memory Usage
Great news for user of Google's Chrome web browser. In an upcoming release of the wildly popular browser, Chromium developers have stated the update will bring as much as a 50% reduction of RAM usage over the current Chrome 53 version. … [Read more...] about Chrome Update Significantly Reduces Memory Usage
Google WiFi Powered By Chrome OS
Another day, another device being powered by Chrome OS. This one is a bit different, though. We've seen the official announcement from Google about Google Wifi and we all know what it is and roughly when it's coming. Most don't know that it is running our favorite OS, though. … [Read more...] about Google WiFi Powered By Chrome OS
Could This Be the Lenovo Yoga Book: Chrome OS Edition?
We like to speculate about new devices and features. We love to dream about the perfect Chromebook and never-before-seen hardware on a Chrome OS device. But, we also try to keep an open mind and objective eye when seeking out upcoming devices and development. We spend a TON of time reading … [Read more...] about Could This Be the Lenovo Yoga Book: Chrome OS Edition?
