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
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PixelBook Preferred Care Program: Is Google’s Plan Worth The Money?
The Google PixelBook is now a real thing and in just a few short weeks the #madebygoogle Chromebook will be gracing the homes of countless users. As with any high-end computing device, warranty and device protection is a concern for many and rightfully so. … [Read more...] about PixelBook Preferred Care Program: Is Google’s Plan Worth The Money?
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
‘Eve’ Could Be The Next Chromebook Pixel According To Insider Tip
Today was the day of the Eclipse. Everyone knew about it and everyone was focused on it. Even Google. With Android Oreo being fully announced during the East Coast's time in the eclipse's path, most of us were left with a bit of a 'Is that it?' feeling. To be fair, Android O preview … [Read more...] about ‘Eve’ Could Be The Next Chromebook Pixel According To Insider Tip
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
Backlit Keyboard Coming To Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’
Just as we did with the upcoming Chromebook 'Eve', we are starting to see tons of details emerge for the first detachable Chromebook known only as 'Soraka'. We've covered a few things around 'Soraka' and the baseboards/keyboard that make it up. You can read here if you need to catch up. What … [Read more...] about Backlit Keyboard Coming To Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’
Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Keyboard Connector Details Emerge
'Soraka' - AKA the first (and only) detachable Chromebook in development - has just given us a new detail that, while small, will enable us to draw some pretty significant conclusions about what this device will be. (A quick sidenote: that picture is not official in any way, shape or form. It is … [Read more...] about Detachable Chromebook ‘Soraka’ Keyboard Connector Details Emerge
