A new retail leak has surfaced that doesn’t necessarily prove anything, but gives us high hopes for a more-powerful wireless charging accessory for the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro that we expect to see in the coming weeks. Whether it is sometime in September or in October, we know the Pixel 6 and […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming Devices
One of the primary focuses here at Chrome Unboxed is future hardware. After all, our early days were all about new devices! What is coming feels just as important as what is here now, so we will continue looking for the latest and greatest developments in the Chrome OS ecosystem.
The new HP Chromebook X2 11 detachable might be sitting in a Best Buy near you
I’m not going to beat around the bush: I’m excited about HP’s new detachable X2 11 Chromebook. Yes, I know the Snapdragon 7c processor isn’t the fastest thing in the world and I know there will be inherent limitations to this device because of it, but I’m still insanely pumped for this tablet. The form […]
Continue ReadingA new wave of 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromeboxes and Chromebases are coming
Increasingly, Chromeboxes are becoming a smart purchase for a ton of consumers, students, and enterprise customers alike. With their small form factor, reduced price versus a standard Chromebook with the same internal specs, and ease of setup/use, a Chromebox can be the perfect desktop companion in a litany of scenarios. As a matter of fact, […]
Continue ReadingDeleted Pixel 6 screenshot from Google SVP tweet just might hint at an announcement date
In a now-deleted tweet from Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer, an image was shared that likely came directly from a Pixel 6 Pro, thanks to some eagle-eyed pixel peeping frome the folks over at XDA and a bit of previous knowledge about Google’s upcoming phone hardware. Though the image has since been deleted, I’m not entirely […]
Continue ReadingHere come more of the AMD Ryzen 5000U series Chromebooks
For Chrome OS and Chromebook development, we used to simply focus on what was going on with Intel and move on. They had their Core series chips and their small core processors and that was about all we had to keep an eye on. These days, things are quite different. Looking at our post where […]
Continue ReadingWhy the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G being discontinued makes sense for the Pixel 6 launch
Just last week, Google made the all-new Pixel 5a official and as news of this new Pixel device spread, they quietly shuttered two devices that bear its likeness: the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G. If things were normal and the release cadence for Google’s phones was in line with what it has been […]
Continue ReadingHP unveils a sweet landing page for the new Chromebook X2 11
We’re only a tad over a week out from the official announcement of the HP Chromebook X2 11. It feels like this device has been around for quite some time if you hang around Chrome Unboxed for very long. We’ve been following the development of this Chromebook since the beginning, and if you search ‘Coachz’ […]
Continue ReadingWe told you so: the affordable Intel Jasper Lake Chromebook flood continues
It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago that we took a look at the coming Intel Jasper Lake Chromebook flood that is on the way. Back in March we talked through the possible impact of Intel’s latest small-core processors in Chromebooks, and back then we only knew of 20 devices in development and […]
Continue ReadingHP is refreshing the awesome Chromebook c1030 with 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake
It’s no secret that one of the best Chromebooks you can buy right now is the somewhat-expensive HP Chromebook c1030. Launched first as an enterprise-focused device and followed up as the consumer-facing Chromebook x360 13c, this device is one of the best-built Chromebooks we’ve ever laid hands on. From the all-aluminum frame to the 3:2 […]
Continue ReadingMore Pixel Fold evidence arises, pointing towards a possible 2021 launch
Though Google has been pretty open about its upcoming phones at this point in 2021, there’s a device that we’ve seen ample leaks about that they still are holding pretty close to the chest: the Pixel Fold. As a matter of fact, we don’t know that this would be its name if it ever launches […]
Continue ReadingFlagship-caliber MediaTek Kompanio Chromebook ‘Tomato’ begins development
We’re hot off the heels of HP announcing the highly-anticipated Snapdragon-powered Chromebook X2 11 tablet. While there’s a lot to be excited about when it comes to HP’s latest detachable, we were somewhat disappointed that the 11″ 2-in-1 tablet is using the older Snapdragon 7c from Qualcomm. Thankfully, Qualcomm’s competition, MediaTek, appears to be ahead […]
Continue ReadingAs 11th-gen Intel Chromebooks hit their stride, more 12th-gen devices hit development
We’ve been quite enamored with the current crop of 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake Chromebooks lately, doting quite heavily on the new ASUS Flip CX5400 and CX9 even in our pre-review stages. With other devices like the fantastic HP Chromebook x360 14c, Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and the ASUS CX5500 impressing as well, you could say […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Tensor SoC could eventually power far more than just the Pixel 6
With the official announcement of the Pixel 6, Google made it pretty clear just what they are truly excited about in these new phones. It isn’t necessarily the flashy hardware, fast refresh screens, new cameras or under-display fingerprint scanner. Instead, the highlight and the focus is clearly on the new chip inside these phones and […]
Continue ReadingHey Google, there’s no reason not to give us a Tiger Lake Pixelbook Go update this year
Right now, all the buzz surrounding Google hardware is focused primarily on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. I get it and I totally understand it. Actually, I’m riding the hype train right there with everyone else and have pretty high expectations as I make my plans to return full-time Pixel phone ownership. I’ve […]
Continue ReadingMore Details on the AMD dGPU-powered Chromebook Arise
A few of our tech-savvy readers (thanks @Cooe, @Locuza_, and others!) have written in to let us know about a big detail we missed when first talked about the AMD dGPU Chromebook in the works: the Vega 12 being tested for it does exist. In fact, it has already been shipped in the older MacBook […]
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