With the big WWDC keynote from Apple this week, a thought I've been having for a long time was resurfaced as I watched Apple announce new features for MacOS that we've had on Chromebooks for a while. One of the particular new features that rejuvenated this train of thought for me was the addition … [Read more...] about Google needs to make iPhone compatible with the Chromebook Phone Hub
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Android 13 brings Camera Roll to the ChromeOS Phone Hub
At last week's I/O developer conference, Google announced a handful of new "Better Together" features that tighten the bonds between our Android phones and our Chromebooks. Some of these features are tied directly to the ChromeOS Phone Hub. We have been tracking these features for months and today, … [Read more...] about Android 13 brings Camera Roll to the ChromeOS Phone Hub
Chromebook Phone Hub won’t connect? Here’s how to fix it
Over the years, Connected Devices has become better and better with closer connections between your Chromebook and your Android phone. With advances in Phone Hub, our phones and Chromebooks work better together now than they ever have before, and more cool stuff is planned for the future, too. It … [Read more...] about Chromebook Phone Hub won’t connect? Here’s how to fix it
Taking phone calls from your Chromebook could be on the way via Phone Hub
While we've spent way too much time dreaming of the day when we might see a tablet or large phone powered by Chrome OS, it turns out the idea of taking phone calls on your Chromebook might not be that far away. Granted, this won't be courtesy of a Chrome OS phone anytime soon, but could instead be … [Read more...] about Taking phone calls from your Chromebook could be on the way via Phone Hub
Chrome OS Phone Hub may soon show your recently used phone apps for quick access
Google has been putting in lots of work on the new Chromebook Phone Hub as of late. Photos you've snapped on your phone are beginning to appear there for users instantaneously, it will soon drain your phone battery less quickly by making less frequent pings, and more. Despite the fact that three … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Phone Hub may soon show your recently used phone apps for quick access
Your Chromebook’s Phone Hub may soon drain your phone battery less quickly
Google's addition of the Phone Hub to Chrome OS is a welcome one - being able to access your phone notifications, toggle your handheld's wifi hotspot, and even ring it if it gets lost - all from your laptop. It's a lot better, in my humble opinion than Microsoft's 'Your Phone' application for … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook’s Phone Hub may soon drain your phone battery less quickly
We’re getting closer to seeing recent-snapped photos in the Chrome OS Phone Hub
Noticed by Chrome Story, it looks like work is underway for a feature that was debuted at Google I/O back in May of this year. The feature in question is the ability for the Chrome OS to show a user's latest few photos from their camera roll in the Phone Hub UI. We've talked a bit about this new … [Read more...] about We’re getting closer to seeing recent-snapped photos in the Chrome OS Phone Hub
Phone Hub could soon bring app streaming to Chromebooks
We've covered Google's 'Eche' quite a bit in the past, and while it's largely become Phone Hub - the company's means for connecting Android phones to Chromebooks for notifications, hotspot tethering, locating your device, and more - it doesn't seem as though it's given up all of its secrets yet. … [Read more...] about Phone Hub could soon bring app streaming to Chromebooks
Google I/O Keynote shows Chromebook Phone Hub getting a great new feature
The first Google I/O 2021 Keynote has wrapped up and there wasn't really a whole lot on offer from a hardware perspective. With a clear focus on AI and services, Google I/O wasn't too concerned with showing off minute, new features on Chrome OS or Android, but one upcoming feature did slip in as … [Read more...] about Google I/O Keynote shows Chromebook Phone Hub getting a great new feature
How to enable Phone Hub and connected devices from the Google Admin Console
We are a rather small company here at Unboxed Media but we do utilize some of GSuite's - ahem - Google Workspace's products and that includes managing emails and some management tools via the Google Admin Console. Now, when it comes to using a Chromebook, Robby and myself both opt to log in with our … [Read more...] about How to enable Phone Hub and connected devices from the Google Admin Console
Three things the Chromebook Phone Hub should have fixed before releasing
As of Chrome OS 89, Google released its Phone Hub feature to the world. It allows you to connect your phone to your Chromebook in order to perform several important tasks. Enabling your phone's hotspot, silencing it, and even locating it if you lose it are all just a click away from your laptop's … [Read more...] about Three things the Chromebook Phone Hub should have fixed before releasing
Google’s Phone Hub for Chromebooks is starting to show up for some in Chrome OS 88
The idea of Phone Hub for Chrome OS isn't a new thing by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, we've been keeping tabs on this new Chromebook feature since July of 2020 and watching it evolve all along the way. As it has picked up features and become more fully-realized, it has also moved down … [Read more...] about Google’s Phone Hub for Chromebooks is starting to show up for some in Chrome OS 88
