Another day, another Crostini feature comes to light. So far, we have the Linux Terminal installer, Files app integration, and Material Design cues already rounding out the Linux app experience. As we continue to uncover clues by the day, it seems development of the Crostini Project is full steam … [Read more...] about Crostini Linux Container Apps Getting Full Native Treatment on Chromebooks
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“Terminal” App Brings Crostini And Linux Apps One Step Closer To Chrome OS
Developers continue to bring together bits and pieces of the still mysterious Project Crostini and this week we see more detail of what the end-user could see whenever the new feature is made available. Yesterday, Robby shared a sneak-peek as some new UI elements that will bring a Material Design … [Read more...] about “Terminal” App Brings Crostini And Linux Apps One Step Closer To Chrome OS
HP Unveils The World’s First Detachable Chromebook
We've told you they were coming. We've told you there were multiple detachable Chromebooks in the works. We just didn't know when exactly they would break cover or who would be the first to market. Those questions have now been answered, and we couldn't be more delighted to share with you all the … [Read more...] about HP Unveils The World’s First Detachable Chromebook
This Week In Chrome: Emojis, Touchable Chrome, Tablet Launcher And More
It's been a busy month already for the Chromium and Chromium OS developers and that means more work for the team here at Chrome Unboxed. We couldn't be more excited. As Chrome and Chrome OS continue to evolve in form as well as function, I'm prompted to start a new series to sort of "roundup" all … [Read more...] about This Week In Chrome: Emojis, Touchable Chrome, Tablet Launcher And More
Sneak Peek: Chromebook Tablets Get Custom Splash Screen
Well, the cat is officially out of the bag as Acer lifted the veil on the first ever Chrome OS tablet. This comes as no surprise the new form-factor is landing just in time for educational institutions who are about to make purchasing decisions for the upcoming school year. With tablets now a … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: Chromebook Tablets Get Custom Splash Screen
How Fortnite Battle Royale Could Legitimize Chromebook Gaming
In what can only be described as a perfect storm, Epic Games has found a sort of secret sauce with its hit game Fortnite. Specifically, the Battle Royale portion of the game has caught on at a fevered pitch. If you've never heard of Fortnite (or its rival, PUBG), let's take a brief look at what it … [Read more...] about How Fortnite Battle Royale Could Legitimize Chromebook Gaming
Lock Screen Notifications Coming To Chromebooks
The slow, steady intertwining of Chrome OS and Android continues to create beneficial and worthwhile changes for our beloved OS. From material design elements to split-screen tablet functions, Chrome OS has definitely benefitted from the slowly evolving partnership. … [Read more...] about Lock Screen Notifications Coming To Chromebooks
Acer Chromebook 15 Review: Greater Than The Sum of its Parts
The title up there was written on purpose. The Acer Chromebook 15 is nothing if not underwhelming on the spec sheet. As we go through the specifics of this device, it would be easy to consider writing off this machine based individual stats. Other than one area, this Chromebook isn't the best at … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 15 Review: Greater Than The Sum of its Parts
Chrome Making “Simple Gesture Nav” Default For Overscroll History
Workflow, workflow, workflow. I don't know about you but Chrome's trackpad gestures are a major part of my workflow every single day. … [Read more...] about Chrome Making “Simple Gesture Nav” Default For Overscroll History
A Closer Look At The Stylus Spotted With Acer’s Chrome OS Tablet
Last week we got an unexpected nugget from London's BETT show: a limited sighting of the first-ever Chrome OS tablet. The tweet has been pulled down since that time, but we have the photo and what little we know about the device in a post over here. One of the things we do know about this surprise … [Read more...] about A Closer Look At The Stylus Spotted With Acer’s Chrome OS Tablet
Throwback Thursday: Chrome Browser Brings Back Side Tabs
A long time ago, in an internet world all but forgotten, having your browser tabs aligned vertically along the side of the screen was a thing. Okay, so it wasn't that long ago and for many, having your tabs on the side of your browser is still your daily workflow. … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: Chrome Browser Brings Back Side Tabs
Chromebooks May Soon Be Able To Easily Sideload Android Apps
Arguably one of the best parts of being an Android user is knowing that not all apps have to come from the Play Store. Sure, staying put in the Play Store keeps you quite a bit safer and protects against malware in most cases, but there are times when a small developer needs to get you that APK … [Read more...] about Chromebooks May Soon Be Able To Easily Sideload Android Apps
