Recently, an incremental update to the Stable channel of Chrome OS brought with it the addition of Android Apps to a few Chromebooks. Since the announcement of the Play Store on Chrome OS, these staggered updates that exclude a number of devices seem to be more and more frequent. The list of … [Read more...] about 5 More Chromebooks Land Android Apps
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Two More Chromebooks Get Android Apps
Thursday, August 17th, an incremental update started rolling out for most Chromebook users on the Stable channel. This minor update didn't appear to bring any significant changes but this morning we are receiving reports to the contrary. At least two devices, the ASUS C302 Flip and the Dell … [Read more...] about Two More Chromebooks Get Android Apps
Best Android Apps For Your Chromebook: Squid (Notes, Drawing, PDF Markup)
In an earlier article, we talked about the shortcomings of Google Keep and all the ways it needs to improve to become the go-to notes app for your stylus-equipped Chromebook. Luckily, the remedy for Keep's weaknesses is already here. … [Read more...] about Best Android Apps For Your Chromebook: Squid (Notes, Drawing, PDF Markup)
Android Apps And Chrome OS: What This Means for Tablets
Google had been toying around with the idea of Android apps for Chromebooks since last year's I/O conference in San Francisco. After a myriad of hit-and-miss trials, we finally got a proper feel of Android on Chrome OS with the spring release of Samsung's Chromebook Pro. Although the Android apps … [Read more...] about Android Apps And Chrome OS: What This Means for Tablets
HP Chromebook x360 11 Gets Android Apps
Yesterday's release of Chrome OS 60 brought some great enhancements and a few new features to many Chromebooks. Unfortunately, we are still in a holding pattern for a full-scale roll-out of the Play Store and Android Apps for Chrome OS. One device did sneak its way onto the official support … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 11 Gets Android Apps
*Update* Google Expands Android Apps To More Chromebooks
Google has just updated the list of Chromebooks that can access the Play Store and Android Apps. This is by far the largest update to the list to date and is a very promising sign that the full roll-out could be very soon. The only device to gain newly-found support in the Stable channel … [Read more...] about *Update* Google Expands Android Apps To More Chromebooks
Chrome OS 59 Released: Android Apps For Select Chromebooks
Well, it's that time again. Another release of Chrome OS is upon us and I am afraid many of you are going to be disappointed. While a select few devices have received the Play Store, they are very few and some aren't even available to the public, yet. The Chrome release blog has yet to list … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 59 Released: Android Apps For Select Chromebooks
Resize Android Apps On Samsung Chromebook Pro With This Trick
As you can likely tell, for the past week, we've been testing (and loving) the Samsung Chromebook Pro. One of my few nags with the device, up to this point, was the way Android apps opened out of the box. Though usable, having only a choice between small phone and full screen window was a bit … [Read more...] about Resize Android Apps On Samsung Chromebook Pro With This Trick
Google I/O 2017 Session Aimed At Android Apps and Chromebooks
We're only about a week away from Google I/O, Google's massive developer conference that takes place in May each year. Last year, Google made the announcement that they would be bringing Android apps to Chromebooks and, though they've been slower to deploy than they hoped, we are reaching the end … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2017 Session Aimed At Android Apps and Chromebooks
Samsung Chromebook Pro Delays Linked To Android Apps On Chromebooks?
I said in an article about the upcoming Chromebook 'Eve' last week that we don't speculate too often. In that article I speculated a bit and thought it would be a while before I would do so again. Turns out I didn't even make it a week. However, what we are looking at today is simply too juicy … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Delays Linked To Android Apps On Chromebooks?
Android Apps On Chrome OS: Google’s Support Page Gets An Update
An update to the Chromium Project's Android on Chrome OS page didn't bring anything new Chromebooks to the party but it has offered up some clarity as to which devices have access to the Play Store on a given channel. … [Read more...] about Android Apps On Chrome OS: Google’s Support Page Gets An Update
I might actually use Android Apps on my Chromebook
I have been following the integration of Android and ChromeOS since it was merely a rumor (check out these posts). Overall, I have been underwhelmed by the addition of Android apps on my Chromebook. … [Read more...] about I might actually use Android Apps on my Chromebook
