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
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Lenovo Yoga Book Line Likely Coming To Chrome OS Too – Is This ‘Kevin’?
Deservedly, there's been a good bit of media surrounding Lenovo's announcement of the Yoga Book, a product that has been 3 years in the making according to Jeff Meredith. He just so happens to be the GM & VP of Lenovo's Android Chrome Computing Business Group. A crazy-long title, sure, but one … [Read more...] about Lenovo Yoga Book Line Likely Coming To Chrome OS Too – Is This ‘Kevin’?
New Chromebook ‘Kevin’ Will Use A High-DPI 3:2 Screen
It's been a few weeks since we've seen anything new or eye-catching in regards to the device only known as 'Kevin'. What we know up to this point is that 'Kevin' will: be a convertible device have stylus support (likely stow-able) be outfitted with the newly-released Rockchip RK3399 SoC … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Kevin’ Will Use A High-DPI 3:2 Screen
GPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
We've reported pretty extensively on the device/baseboard combo of 'Gru' and 'Kevin' and while there are plenty of knowns, there are still lots of unknowns. Today, however, we can add in a new piece of the puzzle. … [Read more...] about GPS Coming To Upcoming Rockchip Chromebooks
The New ASUS C301SA 64GB Storage Base Model: Why It Matters
Since reporting last month that the ASUS C301SA was 'coming soon,' the device has now become official and ready for pre-orders. Sporting an aluminum build, a 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N3160 Quad-Core processor, 1080p screen, and 4GB of RAM, this device would be pretty compelling at the $299 asking … [Read more...] about The New ASUS C301SA 64GB Storage Base Model: Why It Matters
Android 7.0 Nougat And What It Means For Chrome OS
Just yesterday, Google officially (and, quite literally) took the wraps off of the latest version of Android: and behold, it is called Nougat. Not everyone is thrilled with the name, but that's a conversation for another time and perhaps another blog. What is thrilling, however, is the … [Read more...] about Android 7.0 Nougat And What It Means For Chrome OS
Android Apps Coming to Chrome OS Very Soon
So, Google I/O is all wrapped up, but Thursday morning yielded some seriously ground-breaking news: Android apps are coming to Chrome OS. They are native. And they are ALL coming. All the apps are coming. I wanted to take a minute and unpack what that means for all of us who use Chrome OS and all … [Read more...] about Android Apps Coming to Chrome OS Very Soon
