After showing up in mid-October, the Samsung Chromebook Pro has returned to the shadows and has been very elusive for the past few weeks. I have a theory about why, and it involves Android Apps and a Samsung Ecosystem on Chromebooks. I know this is a sore spot for many folks (bloat, Touchwiz, … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro: Do Delays Signal Something Bigger?
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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
Google Pixel Leaked And Listed At Carphone Warehouse
It looks like Carphone Warehouse has jumped the gun just a bit ahead of the 10/4 #madebygoogle event. With what appears to be full marketing materials (thought we're a bit dubious about the copy), this product page give one of the clearest, most detailed visuals of the Pixel Phone yet. UPDATE: … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Leaked And Listed At Carphone Warehouse
Viglen Chromebook 360 ‘Wizpig’ Official: Pre-Release Specs and Pics
This weekend we received some interesting info from a trusted source regarding a device only known, up until now, as 'Wizpig'. This devices has been in the commits for quite some time, and now we actually have some specs and a few renders that have been provided to Chrome Unboxed. … [Read more...] about Viglen Chromebook 360 ‘Wizpig’ Official: Pre-Release Specs and Pics
Chrome OS 53 Hits Stable Channel – No Android Apps Yet
As we reported a few days ago when talking about the 'Kevin' timeline, the 6-week window for Chrome OS 53 to hit the Stable Channel landed on Wednesday. It looks like today is the roll out. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 53 Hits Stable Channel – No Android Apps Yet
What’s In An OS? Chrome OS, Android, & The Blurring Line Between
Let me ask you something. What makes up an operating system (OS)? Really think about this for a second and consider what it is about Android, Chrome OS, Windows, or iOS that make any of them your OS of choice. What makes each one unique? Now, let's bring that consideration into a more narrow … [Read more...] about What’s In An OS? Chrome OS, Android, & The Blurring Line Between
Google’s Fuchsia OS: Some Perspective
A relatively interesting bit of news began circulating on the internet yesterday. Google is apparently working on an OS that is not Android, not Chrome OS, and not running on the Linux kernel. Android Authority had the story first (to our knowledge, anyway) and covered the possibilities with a … [Read more...] about Google’s Fuchsia OS: Some Perspective
Chrome 52 Arrives
Our friends over at 9TO5Google have reported that Chrome 52 has begun to roll out for Mac, Windows and Linux. The arrival of version 52 brings with it the much anticipated removal of the backspace key doubling as a browser back button. This has long been a thorn for many Chrome users, who complain … [Read more...] about Chrome 52 Arrives
Chrome 51 Arrives
The news of Chrome 51's release has certainly not been a secret. Rumors and details have been scattered across the web for months now. If you head over to Venturebeat you can find the latest, very extensive list of MOST of the goodies coming to Google's newest rendering of the world's most popular … [Read more...] about Chrome 51 Arrives
Samsung Chromebook 2: Excited and Skeptical
I've been waiting quite some time for Samsung to issue a refresh to the Chromebook that began the true 'For Everyone' campaign with Chrome OS: The Series 3. It has had a seriously effective and substantial run as the first real impacting Chrome OS device. Since then, many (including myself) have … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 2: Excited and Skeptical
