It's been a bit since we last talked about Chromebooks and the addition of stylus inputs. You can read here about what we found back this summer in regards to 'Kevin' having a confirmed stylus input. It looks like other boards/devices will be getting in on the stylus action as new types of Wacom … [Read more...] about More Active Stylus Varieties Coming To Chromebooks
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New Skylake Chromebook: Hello ‘Caroline’
As Robby has stated on multiple occasions, it's officially silly season for upcoming Chrome devices. Today brings another welcome addition to a relatively small percentage of Skylake-based Chromebooks. We have been tracking 'Cave' for about as long as any device and we are hoping that we will see … [Read more...] about New Skylake Chromebook: Hello ‘Caroline’
Chromebook Development Still Going Strong. Meet Our Next Contestant: ‘Pyro’
We're not trying to beat a dead horse here. But, when we say we are convinced that Chromebooks and Chrome OS aren't going anywhere anytime soon; we truly believe it. Amidst all the talk of Andromeda and the future of Google's operating systems as we know it, Chromebook development has not slowed … [Read more...] about Chromebook Development Still Going Strong. Meet Our Next Contestant: ‘Pyro’
Rumors of Pixel 3 ‘Bison’ Running Andromeda Swirl Ahead of Google’s 10/4 Event
Just reported over at Android Police, there are rumors flying that not only is Google planning a fully separate OS codenamed Andromeda, but there is also a Pixel 3 that will be launched to show it off. This event sure is bringing the hype, isn't it? … [Read more...] about Rumors of Pixel 3 ‘Bison’ Running Andromeda Swirl Ahead of Google’s 10/4 Event
More Made By Google: Google Wi-Fi To Be Announced at Google’s 10/4 Event
According to a very good source, Android Police has broken the news of a Google-branded router to be launched at Google's much-anticipated event on October 4th. But wait, doesn't Google have OnHub? … [Read more...] about More Made By Google: Google Wi-Fi To Be Announced at Google’s 10/4 Event
Chromebooks To Get Faster DDR4 RAM and More Of It: Starting With ‘Reef’
We've come across some interesting info regarding a new board, codenamed 'Reef'. What we know about it thus far is pretty sparse, but one particular characteristic of this board is very interesting. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks To Get Faster DDR4 RAM and More Of It: Starting With ‘Reef’
Could ‘Fievel’ Be The First Rockchip-Based Chromebox?
The number of upcoming Chromebook devices continues to grow at what seems to be an exponentional pace. The hot ticket at the moment? Convertibles. Around every corner we seem to uncover another 360° device. From high-end flagships to price-conscious EDU models, these all-in-one machines will … [Read more...] about Could ‘Fievel’ Be The First Rockchip-Based Chromebox?
Google’s 10/4 Event: Why We May See ‘Cave’ – Not ‘Kevin’
As I've said before, it is firmly Chromebook Silly Season. The sheer number of new devices showing up in the commits bears witness to this fact, as does the near-endless speculation surrounding them. We previously speculated 'Kevin' could be announced at Google's 10/4 Event. Emphasis on the … [Read more...] about Google’s 10/4 Event: Why We May See ‘Cave’ – Not ‘Kevin’
Another MediaTek MT8173 Chromebook Coming: Meet Hana
As new Chromebook season is about to hit us full-force, we've seen very little development of ARM-based devices, apart from the hopes of seeing the Rockchip-based 'Kevin' sometime in the near future. The only real next-generation, non-Intel device we've seen is the recently announced Acer Chromebook … [Read more...] about Another MediaTek MT8173 Chromebook Coming: Meet Hana
Viglen Chromebook 360 ‘Wizpig’ Official: Pre-Release Specs and Pics
This weekend we received some interesting info from a trusted source regarding a device only known, up until now, as 'Wizpig'. This devices has been in the commits for quite some time, and now we actually have some specs and a few renders that have been provided to Chrome Unboxed. … [Read more...] about Viglen Chromebook 360 ‘Wizpig’ Official: Pre-Release Specs and Pics
New Chromebook With Force Touch (Pressure Sensitive) Display: Meet ‘Relm’
A few days ago we broke the news of touch-sensitive display being tested on a device. At the time we found this, we had few details about this upcoming Chromebook. We have since gathered those details and are excited to add 'Relm' to the upcoming devices list. … [Read more...] about New Chromebook With Force Touch (Pressure Sensitive) Display: Meet ‘Relm’
New Chromebook ‘Kevin’ Could Be Both Samsung and Pixel
Over the past few days there's been a bit of back and forth concerning the actual manufacturer of 'Kevin'. Around here, we lean towards Samsung being behind the production of 'Kevin'. While not 100% conclusive, our findings thus far seem to strongly suggest that 'Kevin' belongs to Samsung. In … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Kevin’ Could Be Both Samsung and Pixel
