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
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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?
Sign Of Things to Come: Voice, Handwriting, and Emoji Quick Inputs Added to Shelf
As you can see from the pic above, voice input, handwriting input and emoji input have been added to the Chrome OS settings dock in the Dev Channel. While these options have been available in the on-screen keyboard for some time, the addition into the dock is a great sign. … [Read more...] about Sign Of Things to Come: Voice, Handwriting, and Emoji Quick Inputs Added to Shelf
Image Resizing For Chrome OS: One Step Closer
Last month we were given a tease of native image resizing in Chrome OS. The news came to us via a bug report testing the new feature. This week, it seems a push to make this feature a reality is happening. … [Read more...] about Image Resizing For Chrome OS: One Step Closer
More Chromebooks Showing Signs of the Play Store Coming
10/4 has come and gone. We saw a lot of things to be excited about. But we were also a bit disappointed as Chromebooks and Chrome OS took a back seat to the marketing extravaganza that is the Google Assistant. Now that the smoke has cleared, it's back to business as usual here at Chrome Unboxed. … [Read more...] about More Chromebooks Showing Signs of the Play Store Coming
Google Assistant and Instant Apps: A Match Made In Heaven
Back at Google I/O in May, Google announced something quite unique: instant apps. Instant apps give developers a way to split their Android apps into pieces so that, when needed, only the important and needed pieces of an app can be served up without downloading and installing the app itself. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant and Instant Apps: A Match Made In Heaven
Google Assistant Steals The Andromeda Thunder At The #madebygoogle Event
As far as rumors go, Andromeda was a pretty good one. Spurred on by the cryptic tweet a few weeks before Google's big event, it became something of an overnight sensation. Hell, even my 13 year old nephew had heard about it, and he's not even a techie. … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Steals The Andromeda Thunder At The #madebygoogle Event
Chromecast Ultra Official: 4K Resolution, Better Sound and Faster
Along with the new Pixel Phones and Google Home, the new Chromecast Ultra made its official debut today at Google's much anticipated live event from San Francisco. As previously rumored, the newest version of Google's casting device now supports 4K HD and HDR video. Along with premium video support, … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra Official: 4K Resolution, Better Sound and Faster
Pixel Phones Official: Google Assistant Takes Center Stage
At Google's Event today, most of what was discussed was all over the internet before it happened. One of those pre-show leaks was the Pixel Phones. And, as we reported a couple days ago, there are few surprises here. … [Read more...] about Pixel Phones Official: Google Assistant Takes Center Stage
‘Fievel’, Chrome OS and the Internet of Things
Last week we reported on what a looks to be a new Chromebox in the works. 'Fievel' appears to be a Rockchip device powered by the RK3288 ARM® SoC. This is the same chip that powers products like the ASUS Flip, Chromebit, Haier Chromebook 11 and a plethora of Android TV devices. But why a 2 year … [Read more...] about ‘Fievel’, Chrome OS and the Internet of Things
Google Pixel Leaked And Listed At Carphone Warehouse
It looks like Carphone Warehouse has jumped the gun just a bit ahead of the 10/4 #madebygoogle event. With what appears to be full marketing materials (thought we're a bit dubious about the copy), this product page give one of the clearest, most detailed visuals of the Pixel Phone yet. UPDATE: … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Leaked And Listed At Carphone Warehouse
Chromecast, Google Home, Google Assistant and Google’s Possible Future
Reading this post over at WIRED just a few days ago, I'm beginning to feel like all the rumors and excitement about Andromeda were simply missing the real point of Tuesday's #madebygoogle Event. Let's look quickly at the Chromecast, Google Home and Google Assistant to see why Google's … [Read more...] about Chromecast, Google Home, Google Assistant and Google’s Possible Future
