Having tracked ChromeOS hardware development for well over a decade - from early experimental prototypes to modern Chromebook Plus flagships - we are no strangers to watching hardware leaks unfold ahead of major platform launches. But today's leak from Android Headlines isn't just a minor spec bump … [Read more...] about Leaked: Lenovo’s Googlebooks confirm ‘Sapphire’ tablet is exactly what we’ve tracked for months
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Google officially sets an August date for the Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 launch event
The summer hardware season is heating up quickly. While we usually have to wait until late August to see what Google has been cooking up for its flagship smartphone lineup, the company is accelerating its timeline once again. According to media invites sent out this morning, Google has officially … [Read more...] about Google officially sets an August date for the Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5 launch event
Google Pixel Watch 5 surfaces at the FCC with some unexpected cellular twists
While we are still a couple of months away from Google's traditional hardware showcase window, the regulatory filings that always precede a major device launch are starting to lift the veil on what's coming next for the wrists of those in the Google Pixel ecosystem. According to initial … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Watch 5 surfaces at the FCC with some unexpected cellular twists
Why Qualcomm’s ‘Calypso’ will likely be a Snapdragon X2 Googlebook
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the upcoming Googlebook laptops from Google, you likely know about the handful of device manufacturers and chip makers that are on board for actual device launches this fall. Acer, ASUS, HP, Dell, and Lenovo will be working in tandem with MediaTek, Qualcomm and … [Read more...] about Why Qualcomm’s ‘Calypso’ will likely be a Snapdragon X2 Googlebook
More info leaks about Pixel Glow, including a look at how it might work on laptops
Though it has perhaps been tempting to think of the upcoming Pixel Glow as just a nostalgic return to the quirky lightbar days of the original Chromebook Pixel, it seems more is going on with this new feature than many initially thought. New teardowns of the Pixel Diagnostics and Google apps have … [Read more...] about More info leaks about Pixel Glow, including a look at how it might work on laptops
‘Atria’ is the beginning of new Intel ‘Nova Lake’ Chromebooks or ‘Aluminium OS’ devices
If there is one thing we know about Google's Chromebook hardware development cycle, it is that they are always building for the future. While the current crop of Chromebook Plus devices offers plenty of power, the Chromium repositories have just revealed that Google is already looking ahead to … [Read more...] about ‘Atria’ is the beginning of new Intel ‘Nova Lake’ Chromebooks or ‘Aluminium OS’ devices
The Skywalker army now totals 20 new Chromebooks with the MediaTek Kompanio 540
In all our years of tracking the Chromium repositories, we have never seen a single baseboard spawn this many offshoots. To put it in perspective, a typical "prolific" baseboard might see 8 to 10 variants. 'Skywalker' just hit 20, and there is no sign that Google or its partners are slowing … [Read more...] about The Skywalker army now totals 20 new Chromebooks with the MediaTek Kompanio 540
‘Sapphire’ enters final testing phase, and it may star at Google’s August hardware event
If you’ve been following our coverage of Project Aluminium (Google’s ambitious plan to re-baseline ChromeOS on a desktop-class Android foundation) you know that the hardware has been one of the biggest question marks. We've been tracking a fleet of devices in the Chromium Gerrit for months that all … [Read more...] about ‘Sapphire’ enters final testing phase, and it may star at Google’s August hardware event
The original Pixel Fold could have started the upcoming”wide” foldable trend years ago
A few days ago, I wrote about how excited I am for the upcoming "wide" foldable revolution. Devices like the soon-arriving Huawei Pura X Max, along with incredibly solid rumors of Apple and Samsung's upcoming designs are finally abandoning the awkward, square internal screens in favor of a … [Read more...] about The original Pixel Fold could have started the upcoming”wide” foldable trend years ago
The ‘Wide’ Foldable Era is upon us, and it’s the most excited about phones I’ve been in years
I’ll be the first to admit it: I’m bored with smartphones lately. I’ve been eligible for a phone upgrade for months, but every time I look at the current crop of flagships, I find myself questioning what I would even buy if I were to actually go through with it. Even the Galaxy Z Fold 7, as refined … [Read more...] about The ‘Wide’ Foldable Era is upon us, and it’s the most excited about phones I’ve been in years
Leaked ‘Aluminium OS’ wallpapers give us a small glimpse into Google’s laptop future
We know the hardware for Google's upcoming Aluminium OS is going to be incredibly capable, but what is the software actually going to look like? If there was any concern that the merger of Android and ChromeOS was going to result in some sort of sterile, utilitarian UI, it would seem that you can … [Read more...] about Leaked ‘Aluminium OS’ wallpapers give us a small glimpse into Google’s laptop future
Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet will come with this iPad-like screen feature
If you’re waiting for the ultimate ChromeOS tablet, the upcoming 'Sapphire' detachable continues to look like the exact device you've been dreaming of. We already know this 13-inch, Lenovo-built powerhouse is packed with high-end specs, will come with the first-ever Chromebook Plus tablet … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet will come with this iPad-like screen feature
