Go with me for a minute. If you haven’t seen the brilliant move by Google’s hardware team, let’s cover that quickly. In the last few days, the leak train began with the Pixel 4. First there were renders, then there were case models (the metal slabs provided to case makers ahead of time for them […]
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What’s New With Android Apps From Google I/O 2018: PIP, Gboard, Android Studio, More
I honestly couldn’t even come close to getting all the new stuff on tap for Android apps on Chromebooks crammed into that title up there. The session earlier today during Google I/O was absolutely chock-full of announcements and features, so we want to get to all the good stuff. As a lead into all this, […]
Continue ReadingChrome Unboxed YouTube Live & Podcast Kickoff From Google
Hey everyone! We are super excited about Google’s hardware event coming up this Wednesday. We’ll be in attendance and ready to deliver all sorts of news and hands-on from the event, so be sure and subscribe to the website and YouTube Channel before then to keep up with all that happens.
Continue ReadingGoogle Home Deal on Ebay Makes Radio Waves: Why It Matters
This morning, on my way to the office, a bizarre thing happened: I actually listened to a radio ad. Most radio stations, even the big ones, run tons of localized ads. In the radio space, local ads make sense and drive the market. Only, most local ads are poorly produced and a bit laughable at […]
Continue ReadingCould ‘Eve’ Be The Next Google Chromebook Pixel?
Okay, so bear with me as I hypothesize for a few paragraphs. As much as I’d love to say I have hard evidence supporting my title, I do not. I do, however, want to take a few minutes to verbalize what many of you are already thinking. Besides, it’s good to dream, right? Before we […]
Continue ReadingAndromeda OS: Beyond The Rumors
It’s been quite some time since we’ve mentioned this subject here at Chrome Unboxed. Just in case you missed it, you can find Robby’s detailed argument about this phantom operating system here. To sum up, Andromeda is(or more accurately is rumored to be) a secret OS that Google has been developing that would essentially “fold […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Shops Chromebook Displays Are Encouraging
Google Shops have been popping up in Best Buy and Curry’s PC World stores in Canada and the UK, showing off Google’s latest wares like the Pixel, Daydream, and Google Home. One addition to these Shops that has us very encouraged is the selection of Chromebooks on offer.
Continue ReadingGoogle Wifi Now Available For Pre-Order
The last arrival of the new wave of products announced at Google’s 10/4 #madebygoogle event is now up for pre-order. The listing over at the Google Store shows the device shipping in 2-3 weeks.
Continue ReadingGoogle Daydream View VR Headset Now Shipping
Announced back at Google’s 10/4 hardware event, the Daydream View is now shipping. While it is made for phones, not Chromebooks, this little device should stay on everyone’s radar. Let me explain why.
Continue ReadingChromecast To ‘Tap, Tap’ Into Consumer Market
Google’s Chromecast has had no issue holding its own in the consumer market. With over 30 million units sold, it has wrangled a formidable 35% of the streaming device market in 2015. Undoubtedly, Chromecast devices have proven their worth and ability with consumers. With the release of the third generation Chromecast Ultra, it now appears Google is […]
Continue ReadingPixel Owners Rejoice: Google’s New Phone Is IP53 Dust & Water Resistant
Google’s new flagship phone, the Pixel, received quite a bit of scrutiny after its debut at the 10/4 event. But, let’s be honest, a newly branded flagship phone from Google that’s consumer focused is going to draw critics like flies to honey.
Continue ReadingWhere 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 something so much more. Because […]
Continue ReadingCould 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 through commit after commit, thousands of […]
Continue ReadingMore 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 […]
Continue Reading‘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 […]
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