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
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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
To compete with MacBook Neo, Air and Pro, the Snapdragon ‘Calypso’ chip will be crucial for ‘Aluminium OS’
A few days ago, we broke the news about 'Calypso', a new Qualcomm SoC appearing in the Chromium Gerrit alongside a reference board named 'Mensa'. At first glance, it’s just another chip in the pipeline, but the more we look at the trajectory of Google’s Project Aluminium, the more it becomes clear … [Read more...] about To compete with MacBook Neo, Air and Pro, the Snapdragon ‘Calypso’ chip will be crucial for ‘Aluminium OS’
The MacBook Neo proves Apple is leaving a door wide open for Google’s ‘Aluminium OS’
Apple recently did something that, on paper, seems to make no sense. They launched the MacBook Neo; a $599 laptop powered by the A18 Pro chip that, in a previous life, powered the iPhone 16 series. Yep, it’s the same silicon that powers the phone in your hand, yet here it is, driving a full-blown … [Read more...] about The MacBook Neo proves Apple is leaving a door wide open for Google’s ‘Aluminium OS’
Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet is getting a high-res display to match its premium specs
If you’ve been following our coverage of the upcoming 'Sapphire' Chromebook tablet, you know we are incredibly excited about it and think you should be too. For years, we’ve been waiting for a true, no-compromises flagship ChromeOS tablet that can go toe-to-toe with something like the iPad Pro. … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet is getting a high-res display to match its premium specs
The upcoming ‘Sapphire’ Detachable Chromebook is getting iPad Pro-like quad-speakers
When it comes to premium tablets and high-end convertibles, a great screen and a fast processor are only part of the equation. If you want a device that truly excels at media consumption, you need great audio, too. For years, devices like the iPad Pro have set the gold standard with their immersive … [Read more...] about The upcoming ‘Sapphire’ Detachable Chromebook is getting iPad Pro-like quad-speakers
3 more Chromebooks in development bring the ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family to 15
I’m officially out of clever ways to say I’m surprised. When we found 'Dooku' back in November, bringing the total number of 'Skywalker' devices to 12, I joked that I wasn't betting against more Star Wars characters showing up. Well, I’m glad I didn't, because the Chromium Gerrit has dumped three … [Read more...] about 3 more Chromebooks in development bring the ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook family to 15
‘Bluey’ Snapdragon X Plus Chromebooks are also getting the iconic Google lightbar
For months, we’ve been operating under the assumption that the 'Bluey' baseboard (the foundation for the upcoming Snapdragon X Plus Chromebooks) was destined for top-tier status. Between the NPU-heavy silicon and its central role in the Aluminum project, all signs pointed to these being premium … [Read more...] about ‘Bluey’ Snapdragon X Plus Chromebooks are also getting the iconic Google lightbar
‘Sapphire’s detachable keyboard has its own battery, adding to the growing intrigue
We’ve been digging into the development of 'Sapphire' for a while now, and the more we find, the more it feels like Lenovo is building something pretty special. Between the tablet form factor with the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra, the wirelessly-recharging stylus, 13-inch screen, fingerprint scanner in … [Read more...] about ‘Sapphire’s detachable keyboard has its own battery, adding to the growing intrigue
Pixel 10a specs leaked by carrier ahead of Google’s February 18 launch
Google officially pulled back the curtain on the Pixel 10a a few days ago with a video teaser that confirms what we’ve been suspecting. The Pixel 10a is not only real, but, as expected, it’s coming a lot sooner than some might have expected. The 15-second teaser gives us our best look yet at the … [Read more...] about Pixel 10a specs leaked by carrier ahead of Google’s February 18 launch
Lenovo’s ‘Ruby’ flagship Chromebook Plus adds another big premium feature
We have been tracking the development of the Lenovo-made 'Ruby' Chromebook for nearly a month now, and it is increasingly clear that this device is intended to be the another critical addition to the high-end hardware we're expecting for Google’s ambitious 'Aluminium' project. A more recent … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s ‘Ruby’ flagship Chromebook Plus adds another big premium feature
