This week, our friendly neighborhood Chromium Evangelist, +François Beaufort shared a glimpse of a new window UI being tested for Chrome OS. Check out the original Google+ post for a look at the interface in action. … [Read more...] about Chromium Team Testing Window Cycle UI
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Google’s Fuchsia OS: Some Perspective
A relatively interesting bit of news began circulating on the internet yesterday. Google is apparently working on an OS that is not Android, not Chrome OS, and not running on the Linux kernel. Android Authority had the story first (to our knowledge, anyway) and covered the possibilities with a … [Read more...] about Google’s Fuchsia OS: Some Perspective
Gold Acer Chromebook 14: Why It Matters
Without any pomp and circumstance, Acer quietly released a gold version of their Chromebook 14 this week. While there appear to be no updates, aside from aesthetics, we believe this is another shift in the Chromebook paradigm as we know it. … [Read more...] about Gold Acer Chromebook 14: Why It Matters
64GB Asus C301SA Now on Pre-sale
There has been a lot of talk about storage in the Chromebook community as of late. The announcement of Asus' upcoming Chromebook C301SA was the answer to many users call for more local storage. … [Read more...] about 64GB Asus C301SA Now on Pre-sale
App of the Week: HYFY Screen Recorder
I've used a few different screen recorders for my Chromebook, with mixed results. Until recently, Snagit was my go to for accomplishing this task. It offered a number of ways to customize your screenshots and recordings with a toolbar that allowed you to crop, add text, freehand draw etc. But, … [Read more...] about App of the Week: HYFY Screen Recorder
Chrome Kills Flash…Almost
It's no secret that Google has been systematically eliminating Adobe's Flash Player from the interwebs for some time. But, before we go jumping on the "death to Flash" bandwagon, let's clear up a few things. First and foremost, Google has not killed Flash. The entire web industry has been slowly … [Read more...] about Chrome Kills Flash…Almost
Soon Chrome Will Communicate With Bluetooth Devices Via Web Bluetooth
A newer web-based technology has been given a green light from Google for some serious testing and we've been made aware via a post on Google+ from +François Beaufort. This new tech is known as Web Bluetooth, and as of today, it can be enabled for testing via a Chrome Flag. This is clearly still in … [Read more...] about Soon Chrome Will Communicate With Bluetooth Devices Via Web Bluetooth
Pin Unlock Coming to Chrome OS: UPDATED
Here at Chrome Unboxed, we are all about work flow. That's one of the many reasons we are all about Chrome OS. Google continues to develop the operating system to be a seamless environment for its users. Whether it's using gestures on your track pad or unlocking your Chromebook with your mobile … [Read more...] about Pin Unlock Coming to Chrome OS: UPDATED
Chrome Crushes Worldwide Market Share
Despite Microsoft's efforts to bring users back to their IE and Edge browsers, Google's Chrome captures the major share of global users. In a report from web analytics firm Net Applications, Chrome gained 2% of the market in the month of July, finishing the month at 51%. While Chrome has … [Read more...] about Chrome Crushes Worldwide Market Share
We Need More 15-Inch Chromebooks
Unlike just a few years ago, Chromebooks now come in a variety of sizes. Currently, they range all the way from 10.1 inches to 15.6 inches, including 11.6", 13", and 14" models. While all these sizes have some representation, the bulk of Chromebooks right now fall in the 13.3" category. As great … [Read more...] about We Need More 15-Inch Chromebooks
Chrome 52 for Android Boasts Major Video Playback Enhancements
Last week Google rolled out Chrome and Chrome OS 52 for all supported platforms. This week, Chrome 52 for Android has received an update that promises to deliver faster video playback in your mobile browser. With the release of Chrome 52 on Android, video playback has been improved for speed … [Read more...] about Chrome 52 for Android Boasts Major Video Playback Enhancements
Quick Tips: Open Any Site As A Windowed ‘App’
With all the talk of Android Apps coming to Chrome OS this fall it is easy to forget that Chrome OS, as it stands right now, is a very capable and reliable OS. While we here at Chrome Unboxed have been eager to share and talk about all the advantages this change will bring, I feel it is necessary … [Read more...] about Quick Tips: Open Any Site As A Windowed ‘App’
