For our latest podcast, we recorded a YouTube Live session at our home office. In this episode, we talk the biggest news in the Chromebook and Assistant space, including: … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 2
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For Chromebooks, Android Apps Need To Keep Running In The Background
We talked about the long progression of Android apps coming to Chromebooks just yesterday, and while the progress is pretty great, there are still some things that need to get fixed. And the sooner, the better. One of those things is the lack of ability for Android apps to fully run in the … [Read more...] about For Chromebooks, Android Apps Need To Keep Running In The Background
SMS For Chromebooks: More Details Emerge
In late July, news of SMS notifications for Chromebooks spread like wildfire as developers added a new "SMS Connect" setting to the Developer channel of Chrome OS. At that time, we found the new setting to be completely non-functional. I'm a bit sad to report that, as of today, that has not … [Read more...] about SMS For Chromebooks: More Details Emerge
IFA Berlin: Will We See More Chromebooks?
Berlin, Germany IFA Berlin has yet to officially kick off but much like last year, the heavy-hitters have already begun holding press conferences and showing off the latest and greatest for the tech world to behold. The annual trade show is the premier electronics event in Europe with the … [Read more...] about IFA Berlin: Will We See More Chromebooks?
Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Keyboard Connector Details Emerge
'Soraka' - AKA the first (and only) detachable Chromebook in development - has just given us a new detail that, while small, will enable us to draw some pretty significant conclusions about what this device will be. (A quick sidenote: that picture is not official in any way, shape or form. It is … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Keyboard Connector Details Emerge
Chromebook App Launcher Getting Major Touch-Friendly Update
Sometimes in our line of work, you want more than anything just to see visual confirmation of what you are suspecting. For us here at Chrome Unboxed, however, this doesn't usually happen until a product or feature we've been following actually hits the market. Tablets, detachables, Assistant … [Read more...] about Chromebook App Launcher Getting Major Touch-Friendly Update
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?
Chromecast Ultra On Sale At Select Retailers
Google's Chromecast devices are rapidly finding their way into more and more homes across the globe. Even if you haven't brought home the popular steaming dongle, there's a good chance you've looked at one or more of a growing number of devices with Chromecast built-in. … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra On Sale At Select Retailers
Chromecast 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 … [Read more...] about Chromecast To ‘Tap, Tap’ Into Consumer Market
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
