As I've noted in the past, smartphones are largely getting boring. They are utilities that we absolutely rely on and the stuff that was once mind-blowingly innovative has now become commonplace. Folding phones are a bit of a panacea to that stagnation, promising a new era of versatility, … [Read more...] about I moved from the Pixel Fold back to a regular smartphone, and I feel relieved
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3 fantastic Chromebook deals for those who missed last week’s sales events
Last week, we had two huge sales events that sort of captured the attention of many in the tech sphere. Between Amazon Prime Day and Best Buy's Black Friday in July sales, there was a lot to take in. For us here at Chrome Unboxed, much more of the interest circled around the Chromebook deals … [Read more...] about 3 fantastic Chromebook deals for those who missed last week’s sales events
Some of Best Buy’s best Black Friday in July Chromebook deals are still going
The first few days of this week saw Best Buy launching a huge sales event clearly aimed at Amazon's massive Prime Day sales blitz. Matching Amazon's discounts on many items, Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale was great for general tech, but it was pretty astounding for those interested in … [Read more...] about Some of Best Buy’s best Black Friday in July Chromebook deals are still going
Google Docs for Android is making editing less annoying by cutting out the extra tap
If you're familiar with the Google Docs editing experience on Android either on your phone or tablet, you'll know that it's kind of annoying. Instead of tapping a document to open it and begin editing, you're forced to open it and then to tap a pencil icon at the bottom right in order to start … [Read more...] about Google Docs for Android is making editing less annoying by cutting out the extra tap
Pixel Fold early adopters: your July Pixel update is here and rolling out
Google is having quite the summer in terms of new hardware. With the Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and the Pixel Fold all hitting within just a couple months, the Google Hardware team has been busy to say the least. Still, with all the new devices out there finally hitting users' hands, Google has … [Read more...] about Pixel Fold early adopters: your July Pixel update is here and rolling out
Google patent automatically switches your phone to Airplane mode with pressure, altitude change, more
Per a new listing on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Parkifly (Kudos, Phone Arena!), Google has filed a patent for something called "Activating a Connected Flight Mode". This new innovation is just that - innovative! It seeks to automagically swap your cell data off and … [Read more...] about Google patent automatically switches your phone to Airplane mode with pressure, altitude change, more
Prime Day Chromebook deals stink, so try Best Buy’s Black Friday in July instead
Just yesterday we gathered up all the best Chromebook deals that are a part of Best Buy's Black Friday in July event. And there are a bunch of them. From convertibles to tablets to gaming Chromebooks, there is basically something for everyone looking to find a great deal on a Chromebook over on … [Read more...] about Prime Day Chromebook deals stink, so try Best Buy’s Black Friday in July instead
Best Buy ‘Black Friday in July’ offers huge Chromebook deals ahead of Prime Day
This morning, Best Buy's website went black to take on Amazon's upcoming Prime Day deals. The savings are all over the place, and deals will be persistent through Wednesday, July 12th. There's a lot to sift through, here, but we wanted to go ahead and share the best Chromebooks that we've already … [Read more...] about Best Buy ‘Black Friday in July’ offers huge Chromebook deals ahead of Prime Day
The latest YouTube experiment will let you lock your touchscreen while watching videos
YouTube is testing a new experiment called "Avoid accidental taps with Lock Screen". As the name suggests, you'll be able to disable your device's touch input while a video is playing so that you don't accidentally tap another suggested video, scrub through the existing one, or pause and play it … [Read more...] about The latest YouTube experiment will let you lock your touchscreen while watching videos
Pixel Fold competitor OnePlus V Fold main specs leak in totality
If rumors are to be believed, we should have 3 new folding phones in play by August here in the States: Google's own Pixel Fold, the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the much-hyped OnePlus V Fold. While Samsung's 5th attempt at a folding phone should come with some expected upgrades, both Google … [Read more...] about Pixel Fold competitor OnePlus V Fold main specs leak in totality
My main frustration with the Pixel Fold so far has everything to do with the web
As a guy who has been waiting a very long time for the Pixel Fold, you can absolutely trust that I want to see everything about this phone with rose-colored glasses. I want it to be better at tasks than other phones. I want it to be more fun to use and I want it to be so good that going back to a … [Read more...] about My main frustration with the Pixel Fold so far has everything to do with the web
Top 5 Chromebook deals of the week June 29, 2023
Chromebook deals are a little dry this week but that doesn't mean that you can score some big savings. I've dug around and found some solid discounts on a variety of devices for just about any use case or budget. From tablets to massive 17.3" Chromebooks, we've got a little bit of everything. Enjoy. … [Read more...] about Top 5 Chromebook deals of the week June 29, 2023
