In an article published by Android Central, John Callaham reports of a critical bug in the firmware updater of some Chromebooks. The bug, original reported on the Chromium Bug Tracker site, is said to impact a few devices during the auto update process. … [Read more...] about “Critical Bug” Reported in Some Chromebooks
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Network File Share for Chrome OS
Google's new app for Chrome OS allows you to mount an SMB file share in your files app in Chrome OS. Although this isn't new, this is the first native file share client made by Google for Chrome OS. It utilizes a direct port from the Samba client which can be found here. … [Read more...] about Network File Share for Chrome OS
Coding With Chrome
Google's new project, Coding with Chrome, aims to provide multiple platform education for everyone from beginner to the advanced designer. … [Read more...] about Coding With Chrome
Chromebooks That Will Be Getting The Google Play Store
Hey there guys and gals. For those of you that caught Google I/O last week you heard the news that the Google Play Store will soon be coming to Chrome OS. This means you will have full access to the over 1.5 million apps currently available on your Android devices. For a full rundown hit the link … [Read more...] about Chromebooks That Will Be Getting The Google Play Store
Chrome 51 Arrives
The news of Chrome 51's release has certainly not been a secret. Rumors and details have been scattered across the web for months now. If you head over to Venturebeat you can find the latest, very extensive list of MOST of the goodies coming to Google's newest rendering of the world's most popular … [Read more...] about Chrome 51 Arrives
New ASUS C301 Chromebook Is Coming Soon
This just in from intrepid Chrome OS hunter +Brent Sullivan: a new ASUS Chromebook C301 is on the horizon and listed as "Coming Soon" on ASUS's US Store website. Interestingly, this comes on the heels of the Acer Chromebook 14 we reviewed not long ago here at Chrome Unboxed. A similar build, … [Read more...] about New ASUS C301 Chromebook Is Coming Soon
Chromebooks Outsell Macs for the First Time!
You read that right. For the first time since the initial release in December 2010, Chrome OS based Chromebooks have outsold Apple Macbooks. Linn Haung of the IDC(International Data Corp.) confirmed Thursday to The Verge that first quarter shipments of Macbooks were around 1.76 million. Dell, HP … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Outsell Macs for the First Time!
Android Apps Coming to Chrome OS Very Soon
So, Google I/O is all wrapped up, but Thursday morning yielded some seriously ground-breaking news: Android apps are coming to Chrome OS. They are native. And they are ALL coming. All the apps are coming. I wanted to take a minute and unpack what that means for all of us who use Chrome OS and all … [Read more...] about Android Apps Coming to Chrome OS Very Soon
Acer Chromebook 14 Review
In this video, we'll take a more in-depth look at the all-new Acer Chromebook 14. With an all-aluminum build, unique 14-inch design, and $299 price tag, could this become the budget Chromebook to beat? Let's take a look! … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 14 Review
Acer Chromebook 14 Unboxing
[youtube id="IWPOZ1StBbI" mode="normal" maxwidth="1000"] In this one, we'll take a first look at the Acer Chromebook 14 as we unbox it and give some initial impressions! … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 14 Unboxing
Dell Chromebook 13 Review
In this video, I take a look at the Dell Chromebook 13. A mid-range Chromebook well worth taking a look at and possibly the best combination of price and build quality. … [Read more...] about Dell Chromebook 13 Review
Dell Chromebook 13 Unboxing
Finally got my hands on the Dell Chromebook 13! Check out what's in the box along with my initial impressions! … [Read more...] about Dell Chromebook 13 Unboxing
