Let's face it: photos captured on Chromebooks are hot garbage. They are useful only in the most basic sense of image capture and even then, it sometimes feels like no image at all would simply be better. This is due, in part, to a few factors. First, most Chromebooks have a single camera that is … [Read more...] about Chromebook photo quality could vastly improve with ‘Compass Camera IQ’
Search Results for: pixel tablet
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
Our reaction to the Samsung Galaxy
Chromebook 2 [VIDEO]
CES 2021 is underway and though the show is completely virtual this year, that hasn't stopped companies from making some pretty big announcements for the upcoming year in tech. Just yesterday evening, Intel's keynote delivered some great news for Chromebook fans in the realization of Intel Evo … [Read more...] about Our reaction to the Samsung Galaxy
Chromebook 2 [VIDEO]
MediaTek’s rise to #1 in the ARM silicon race is good news for Chromebooks
In a turn of events that I would have never expected, it looks like MediaTek has pulled ahead of Qualcomm to become the #1 ARM chip maker in the world according to a report by Counterpoint Research. With a reported total of more than 100 million smartphones sold with MediaTek silicon in just the … [Read more...] about MediaTek’s rise to #1 in the ARM silicon race is good news for Chromebooks
2020 and the rise of the mid-range Chromebook [VIDEO]
There's no way around it. You know it. I know it. 2020 was a rough year all around. And while there's no reason to keep talking about all the mess that was part of the last 12 months (we've all talked a lot about it), right at the start of a fresh, new year, we thought it would be interesting to … [Read more...] about 2020 and the rise of the mid-range Chromebook [VIDEO]
The Best Chromebooks of 2020 [VIDEO]
Well, we made it. 2020 is coming to a close and it's that time of year where we name our favorite Chromebooks for the last 12 months. There have been some great ones and there have been some misses, too. All told, our lineup doesn't look drastically different here at the end of the year than it … [Read more...] about The Best Chromebooks of 2020 [VIDEO]
Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook just got a $200 discount
We knew that Samsung's flagship Galaxy Chromebook was going to see a steep discount for Black Friday but I did not expect this deal to pop up this early. However, thanks to Best Buy's "early access" deals, you can pick up the sleek, Project Athena Chromebook and save $200. There is one catch but … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook just got a $200 discount
Your Google Play Pass deals include 20 new games – Through the Darkest of Times and more
Google has continually increased the value proposition of its app and game subscription service and it's only over these past few months that I've been more excited about it. Google Play Pass offers you over 500 apps and games in an ad-free experience for each entry. It even bundles in all … [Read more...] about Your Google Play Pass deals include 20 new games – Through the Darkest of Times and more
PUBG Mobile shows app developers are starting to take Chromebooks more seriously
It's no secret that we like to take part in a bit of pew-pew action here at the Chrome Unboxed office via games like PUBG Mobile during our daily lunch breaks. We look at it as a sort of team building exercise where strategy, teamwork, and skill all deftly mix to deliver the prized win: a chicken … [Read more...] about PUBG Mobile shows app developers are starting to take Chromebooks more seriously
The artist’s guide to sketching and drawing on a Chromebook
Chromebooks have evolved a lot over the past few years and along with them, users have too. Having once simply used Google's laptops for data entry and web browsing, many people are now getting comfortable with them and want to explore new ways that they can fit into their technological lifestyle. … [Read more...] about The artist’s guide to sketching and drawing on a Chromebook
Lenovo USI Stylus Review – A sign of things to come
A Pressure Sensitive Lifestyle As an artist, the moment I saw the Pixel Slate hit the marketplace, I eagerly bought it. No longer would I need to boot up my Windows PC, grab my Wacom tablet, plug it in and try to locate my missing stylus in order to begin drawing. No longer would I need to carry … [Read more...] about Lenovo USI Stylus Review – A sign of things to come
Samsung Chromebook 4+ unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
The Samsung Chromebook 4 and 4+ came out some time ago, announced all the way back in October of last year. The pair was never really on our radar as their internals were simply too mundane at too high a price to ever consider or recommend. For low-end Chromebooks, there have been far too many … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 4+ unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
Dell announces the premium Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise: available now
It isn't often we get to cover the announcement of a Chromebook right alongside its availability, but that is exactly what is happening today. Dell is announcing their latest Chromebook for Enterprise in the powerful, premium Latitude 7410. This is a follow-up to the last-gen Latitude 5300 and … [Read more...] about Dell announces the premium Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise: available now
