We reported on Lenovo getting serious about Android Apps on their Chromebook 13 over the past couple days and it appears that they have made the necessary changes in the hardware department to fully support their new interest. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Thinkpad 13 Chromebook Touchscreen Arrives In Time For Android Apps – Will HP and Acer Follow Suit?
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Chrome OS 54 Brings Quick Pin Unlock To Chromebooks
Yesterday the long awaited Chrome OS 54 made its way to the stable channel for most devices. Amidst the excitement to see what was new and share my findings, I completely forgot to check the Chrome "flags" for any additional features. In my haste, I overlooked a very useful option that was being … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 54 Brings Quick Pin Unlock To Chromebooks
Chrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Yesterday, the arrival of Chrome OS 54 in the Stable Channel brought some cool new features and stability improvements. But, let's all be honest, we were hoping for broader Android App support and we didn't get it. Or did we? … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 54 Could Bring Android Apps To 3 More Chromebooks: HP 13 G1, Lenovo 13, and Acer 14 For Work
Samsung Chromebook Pro Misses Rumored Launch Date: When Should We Expect It?
Back a couple weeks ago when we broke the news of the Samsung Chromebook Pro, there was a very, very loose date attached to the leak. Provided by a quickly-removed B&H listing, we had thin hope that the device would show up on or before October 24th. It clearly did not. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Misses Rumored Launch Date: When Should We Expect It?
Samsung Chromebook Pro Product Page Reconstructed: See It Again!
I'm not sure about everyone else, but I was extremely sad when Samsung decided to pull down the product page that gave us our first look at the Samsung Chromebook Pro. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Product Page Reconstructed: See It Again!
Chrome Canary 56 For Android Goes Topsy-Turvy
Last week Google released the Canary version of Chrome for Android to the public as an available download from the Play Store. If you're unfamiliar with the different versions of Chrome and Chrome OS you can read all about them here. Being the inquisitive mind that I am, I quickly installed … [Read more...] about Chrome Canary 56 For Android Goes Topsy-Turvy
Chromecast Ultra In Stock Early At Walmart
According to a Reddit post just yesterday, the Chromecast Ultra is already showing up on the shelves at Walmart. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra In Stock Early At Walmart
Android’s Chrome Browser Goes Canary
If you have spent any time around Chrome Unboxed you've surely heard us talk about the different channels available for Chrome OS. What's a channel? Channels are the different versions of current and upcoming builds of the Chrome OS software. … [Read more...] about Android’s Chrome Browser Goes Canary
Is This The ASUS Chromebook Flip 2? New ASUS C302CA Outed By FCC Filing
For those of you who have been following along with the site for some time, a Chromebook with the codename of 'Cave' shouldn't be unfamiliar. Likely, though, there will be many of you who have never been here, so we'll talk about what has been found today and talk a bit about what has been found up … [Read more...] about Is This The ASUS Chromebook Flip 2? New ASUS C302CA Outed By FCC Filing
$199 Acer 15.6″ Chromebook Boasts 12 Hour Battery Life
Looking for a budget friendly Chromebook with a massive screen and great battery life? Acer's newest addition to the 15.6" lineup may be what you're looking for. But, before you run out and drop a couple of Benjamins, let's take a quick look at what you'll get for your money. … [Read more...] about $199 Acer 15.6″ Chromebook Boasts 12 Hour Battery Life
Skylake Chromebook ‘Caroline’ Gets Digital Pen Support
A couple weeks back we reported on a new Skylake Chromebook codenamed 'Caroline'. What we know about 'Caroline' is very little limited. What we do know is it is built off of the 'Glados' board and is taken much of its code from 'Cave'. Aside from routine testing we haven't seen much progress on the … [Read more...] about Skylake Chromebook ‘Caroline’ Gets Digital Pen Support
Chrome OS 55: What To Expect
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
