Fresh off the heels of Google's Pixelbook announcement, the wheels of the Chromium OS project continue to turn and development moves forward. The jury may still be out on the impact the Pixelbook will have on the consumer Chromebook market but it appears that hasn't slowed manufacturers from pushing … [Read more...] about Kaby Lake Detachable Chromebook: Nautilus
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Chrome OS 61 Rolling Out For Most Chromebooks
Much as we expected, the somewhat overdue release of Chrome OS 61 has now started to arrive following the launch of Google's PixelBook. I'd love to tell you that this version (clearly focused on Google's new flagship) brought with it some ground-breaking changes but unfortunately, that isn't the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 61 Rolling Out For Most Chromebooks
Kaby Lake Chromebooks (‘Eve’) Getting More Advanced Audio Controls
Though we are seeing the headphone jack becoming slowly extinct on mobile phones, it seems the useful port is safe and sound on laptops and tablets for the time being. After all, I've yet to see a laptop, convertible, detachable or other 2-in-1 ship without a headphone jack up to this … [Read more...] about Kaby Lake Chromebooks (‘Eve’) Getting More Advanced Audio Controls
New Chromebooks With Cellular Options May Be On The Horizon
Chromebooks with cellular capabilities aren't a new thing. In fact, one of the oldest devices around was offered with 3G connectivity. The Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550, launched in 2012, came with two years of 100MB/month 3G service from Verizon at no additional charge. Not long after, … [Read more...] about New Chromebooks With Cellular Options May Be On The Horizon
Android Apps On Chromebooks: Google Nudges Developers
With all the Chromebooks starting to receive Android Apps of late, it seems Google is ready to start nudging Android App developers towards optimizing their apps for Chromebooks. In a post on the Android Developers Blog, Cheryl Lindo Jones (Mobile App Solutions Consultant, Google Play) lays out a … [Read more...] about Android Apps On Chromebooks: Google Nudges Developers
Android Apps On Chromebooks Getting More Native Behavior
Up until recently, Android apps have had their own set of behaviors. On some Chromebooks - those running Nougat - apps can be opened in phone orientation, sometimes resized, and in free-floating windows around your desktop. For those not yet on Nougat, all apps would open in a full window or a … [Read more...] about Android Apps On Chromebooks Getting More Native Behavior
Google Patents New Type Of Laptop: Is This Eve?
You read that correctly. Google has apparently patented a new laptop design based on the image you see above. Many are calling this the next-generation Pixel C. What it truly is remains a mystery. What could it be? While others are pointing towards the rebirth of the Pixel C, we here at Chrome … [Read more...] about Google Patents New Type Of Laptop: Is This Eve?
Chromebook Updates: Peeking Launcher Enhancements, Back Button And More
The developers over at the Chromium repositories have been working overtime preparing Chrome OS for Android N, new stylus features and the onslaught of new form-factors headed our way. With all the new UI changes, tweaks and enhancements, we've been burning the midnight oil ourselves keeping track … [Read more...] about Chromebook Updates: Peeking Launcher Enhancements, Back Button And More
Google Assistant Coming To The Chrome Browser
Google Assistant - if you've somehow managed not to hear about it or encounter it in some way, shape or form until now - is Google's virtual assistant that is already embedded in many devices and form factors across Google's current purview. From smartphones, tablets and Google Home, the … [Read more...] about Google Assistant Coming To The Chrome Browser
Google Home Has Hidden Pogo Pins In The Base – For Docking & Mods?
I don't know about you, but looking through a post on ifixit.com is always a fun experience. The group routinely digs up all kinds of interesting nuggets about all kinds of tech. Reading their posts is like seeing behind a curtain you don't normally get to slide out of the way. Back in … [Read more...] about Google Home Has Hidden Pogo Pins In The Base – For Docking & Mods?
Samsung Chromebook Pro: Thoughts After A Month
Back in early June, we received our Samsung Chromebook Pro review unit. After having spent a month with the pre-production model back in February, I wanted to make sure and give this updated model a very thorough review period. You see, as we've posited in the past, the Samsung Chromebook Plus … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro: Thoughts After A Month
Chromebook App Launcher Getting Major Touch-Friendly Update
Sometimes in our line of work, you want more than anything just to see visual confirmation of what you are suspecting. For us here at Chrome Unboxed, however, this doesn't usually happen until a product or feature we've been following actually hits the market. Tablets, detachables, Assistant … [Read more...] about Chromebook App Launcher Getting Major Touch-Friendly Update
