According to the Chrome Releases Blog, Chrome OS 65 is now available and rolling out to "most devices." We'll get to that "most devices" part in a second, but for the majority of users, version 65 should be showing up in the form of an auto update within the next few days. We're all used to the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 65 Is Here With Tons of New Features
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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
Chromebooks Getting Some New Overview Mode UI Updates [VIDEO]
Another day, another Chrome OS UI tweak. If I'm being honest, the frequency of these UI changes probably excites me more than anything at the moment when it comes to being a Chromebook user. I love the idea that our OS is evolving and changing right under our feet. I also love that Google is … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting Some New Overview Mode UI Updates [VIDEO]
MWC: Qualcomm Confirms Chromebooks Inbound
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is underway in Barcelona and less than 24 hours in, the Chromebook world has much to rejoice about. Geared mainly towards mobile devices, MWC isn't normally a news ground for Chrome OS fodder but this year is a monumental exception. … [Read more...] about MWC: Qualcomm Confirms Chromebooks Inbound
Chrome OS Getting New Wallpaper Picker: First Look
Other than new education-focused Chromebooks, we're clearly in a bit of a lull when it comes to new Chrome OS hardware for consumers. We know there are very, very interesting devices on the near horizon, but it will likely be a few months at least before we see any of these products come into the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Getting New Wallpaper Picker: First Look
Chrome Pull To Refresh Arrives In Developer Channel
Hard to believe it's taken this long but it was last July when we discovered that developers were bringing Chrome's "pull to refresh" feature to the desktop version of the browser. Since that time, we've not seen hide nor hair of the feature that will make the Chrome user-experience much more … [Read more...] about Chrome Pull To Refresh Arrives In Developer Channel
Core M7 ASUS C302 W/16GB RAM Arrives On The Scene
The email from Michael K. rolled in just moments ago and it took me a moment to digest the news that ASUS has finally come through on delivering a top-end version of one of my favorite Chromebooks. … [Read more...] about Core M7 ASUS C302 W/16GB RAM Arrives On The Scene
Snag A Refurbished Samsung Chromebook Plus For $249! [UPDATED]
///UPDATE/// It looks like the prices are rising as more folks purchase these devices. They could come back down, so keep checking! As we sit and wait, somewhat impatiently, for the next evolution of Chromebooks to come to market, retailers seem to be squeezing every penny out of the current … [Read more...] about Snag A Refurbished Samsung Chromebook Plus For $249! [UPDATED]
Split Screen Android Apps Working On Chromebooks in Canary [VIDEO]
In the past few weeks, we've seen more and more work being done on Chrome OS' handling of side-by-side apps when in tablet mode. We've tracked this from early development of the feature to initial implementation to Stable Channel deployment. In the midst of all that work, we've seen signs that … [Read more...] about Split Screen Android Apps Working On Chromebooks in Canary [VIDEO]
The Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 6
In this episode of The Chrome Cast, we discuss a ton of new Chrome devices both announced and rumored, the first Chrome OS tablet sighting, Google Assistant, and more. … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast: The Chrome Unboxed Podcast, Episode 6
Chromebook ‘Nautilus’ Will Usher In Video Recording For Chrome OS
Before we get down to business, let me address the masses who are questioning why the new Chromebook 'Nautilus' failed to make an appearance last week at CES. Long story short, the detachable Chromebook we suspect is coming from Samsung, is nowhere near ready for production. The device has only … [Read more...] about Chromebook ‘Nautilus’ Will Usher In Video Recording For Chrome OS
Google Is All In At CES 2018
We talked a few months ago about the fact that Google looked to be going all in at CES this year, and from the early reports we're seeing from folks already on the ground in Las Vegas, Google has shown up in a much bigger way than we previously expected. … [Read more...] about Google Is All In At CES 2018
