We already know the upcoming Pixel Watch is going to look really great, have some sweet watch faces, and hopefully offer up a Pixel-specific take on Wear OS 3. While we still don't know when the device will arrive or what the pricing will be, thanks to some digging by 9to5 Google, we now know a few … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel Watch looks to be getting the next-gen Assistant and a possible Exynos chip
Upcoming 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.
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
Pixel Watch feels near as new Wear OS 3 watch faces with Fitbit integration surface
While Wear OS 3 is technically out in the wild with Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch 4, there are a considerable number of Samusng-specific modifications to the watch-bound OS in its 3rd iteration. For now, other watch makers don't have access to Wear OS 3 for their hardware, but that doesn't mean the … [Read more...] about Pixel Watch feels near as new Wear OS 3 watch faces with Fitbit integration surface
Another 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook is inbound as we near CES 2022
As we come to the end of 2021 - just like in year's past - we fully expect to begin seeing official news of next-gen Intel-powered Chromebooks at any time. With CES 2022 just a few weeks away (crazy, right??), it comes as no surprise that there is a continuous trickle of new 12th-gen Intel Alder … [Read more...] about Another 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook is inbound as we near CES 2022
Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake N processors are coming to Chromebooks
While we're getting decently deep into the age of 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake Chromebooks (Acer Spin 713, ASUS Flip CX9, CX5400, CX5500, etc.), just like we see every year, the next generation is ready to take the stage. We've talked about it many times before, but the 12th-gen Alder Lake series of … [Read more...] about Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake N processors are coming to Chromebooks
According to one reliable leaker, the Pixel Fold isn’t actually cancelled
Yesterday as I was watching Jon Prosser's video about the upcoming Google Pixel Watch in preparation for our post about it, I couldn't help but notice one 15 second section where he paused the press renders for the upcoming Pixel Watch and mentioned the Pixel Fold - you know, the device that's been … [Read more...] about According to one reliable leaker, the Pixel Fold isn’t actually cancelled
Official press renders leak for the Pixel Watch and this thing still looks amazing
Here comes Jon Prosser again, bringing us a new, fresh look at the Pixel Watch in a cheeky way that I can relate to in more ways than I care to admit. First up, the elephant in the room needs to be discussed. Jon leaked renders of the Pixel Watch back in April (we posted a few things about that) … [Read more...] about Official press renders leak for the Pixel Watch and this thing still looks amazing
The mid-range ARM Chromebook race heats up as Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
Not content to sit back and let MediaTek get all the ARM-powered Chromebook attention, Qualcomm has announced a new SoC for Chromebooks at their 2021 Snapdragon Tech Summit. Like MediaTek's recently completed Executive Summit, this is a press gathering to basically lay out the plans for the next … [Read more...] about The mid-range ARM Chromebook race heats up as Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3
Why I think Google may ultimately share Tensor with other Chromebook makers
We aren't even to the point where Google has officially announced plans to bring their Tensor SoC to Chromebooks, but between leaked info, common sense, and gut feelings, I'd say a desktop version of Tensor is a foregone conclusion at this point. Reports put the arrival of Google's custom … [Read more...] about Why I think Google may ultimately share Tensor with other Chromebook makers
Lenovo has a new 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook in the works
Just yesterday, we began our ramp-up and planning for CES 2022. It's hard to believe, but the big tech show is only 5 weeks away and that means we're likely going to see some new Chromebook hardware in that same time frame. While we clearly won't see all the Chromebooks set to launch in 2022 at … [Read more...] about Lenovo has a new 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook in the works
More details emerge for the HP Chromebook Elite c1030 sequel ‘Redrix’
With all the Chromebooks that have released in the past year or so and all the possibilities of yet-unreleased devices still looming large, it's easy to just be generally enthusiastic about what the next best Chromebook could be. There are tons of upcoming devices from all sorts of manufacturers … [Read more...] about More details emerge for the HP Chromebook Elite c1030 sequel ‘Redrix’
HP’s upcoming Alder Lake flagship Chromebook is set to get a very unique keyboard addition
There are tons of new Chromebooks on the horizon. Heck, there are so many new Chromebooks out on store shelves already that we're behind in our standard review process as it is. As 2021 comes to a close, we'd expect to possibly see a few more devices launched, but the vast majority of these new … [Read more...] about HP’s upcoming Alder Lake flagship Chromebook is set to get a very unique keyboard addition
Pixel 6a already leaks and shows off a big departure for Google’s mid-range phones
Even though we only saw the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro make their official debut just a month ago at this point, it feels like we've been with these phones for quite some time. With the mountain of early leaks and Google's official unveiling of both the Pixel phones and their Tensor SoC in August, it … [Read more...] about Pixel 6a already leaks and shows off a big departure for Google’s mid-range phones
