This morning, Evan Blass (@evleaks) dropped a ton of photos on Twitter that show off the Pixel 6 in a bunch of new settings that we've not seen before. The photos are primarily marketing/training materials that show the phone in various lifestyle situations, so there's not a whole lot of new info … [Read more...] about New Pixel 6 leaks show new Pixel Stand, prove Google won the leaker wars this time around
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We need to talk about the sheer awesomeness that is Google’s Pixel 6 event launch page
Deep down, I'm a sucker for a great website. Before founding Chrome Unboxed, my 9-5 was web design and development. To be fair, my focus was far more front-end design than it was development, but I did a bit of both along the way. For me, it was always about UI, UX, and style. Did the sites I … [Read more...] about We need to talk about the sheer awesomeness that is Google’s Pixel 6 event launch page
I have a Pixel 6 Pro case in my hand and here’s what it’s taught me about the phone
As I mentioned earlier in the week, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro being announced way earlier than their upcoming launch date both have the benefit of already having tons of cases on the internet ready for purchase. Seriously, this is my favorite part about the way Google has chosen to slowly unveil … [Read more...] about I have a Pixel 6 Pro case in my hand and here’s what it’s taught me about the phone
ASUS has another mysterious 11th-gen Intel Chromebook in the works, close to launch
Though it happened early in the year, ASUS has really outdone themselves in the Chrome OS space here in 2021. While their new Chromebooks are just now becoming more widely available, there's no doubt that the gloves came off this year with their latest offerings. The larger CX5500 we already … [Read more...] about ASUS has another mysterious 11th-gen Intel Chromebook in the works, close to launch
Yet another oddly-named Snapdragon 7c detachable Chromebook tablet is on the way
Snapdragon 7c Chromebooks haven't had the rosiest reception out of the gate. The few we've tested have been a bit laggy and though we don't expect most users are looking for top-tier performance from the mobile-first processor, the number of readers we've had express frustration over their … [Read more...] about Yet another oddly-named Snapdragon 7c detachable Chromebook tablet is on the way
The powerful Core i5 ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 is now available
For the past couple of weeks, my daily driver has been the ultra-premium ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400. I joke that I'm only using it because Robby stole my CX9 to do his review but I'll be candid here, the Flip CX5400 is an amazing Chromebook. I've found myself actually wanting to use it in tablet … [Read more...] about The powerful Core i5 ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5400 is now available
This is my new favorite thing about Google’s early Pixel 6 announcement
We've talked a bit already about Google's choice to upend the standard phone release cycles this year. They are playing by different rules this time around, usurping leak culture and shocking potential new users with pre-release information about their new phones left and right. We've already had … [Read more...] about This is my new favorite thing about Google’s early Pixel 6 announcement
Intel’s 14th-gen Meteor Lake chips begin development for Chromebooks
We've talked about this before, but there was a time not that long ago when Chromebooks were developed and built on SoCs (system on a chip) that were already on the way out for Windows laptops and Macbooks. Over time, Chromebooks started getting closer to launching with the latest chips from Intel, … [Read more...] about Intel’s 14th-gen Meteor Lake chips begin development for Chromebooks
Acer looks to be building the first MediaTek Kompanio 1200 Chromebook ‘Tomato’
There's no doubt we're all very excited about the imminent arrival of the first MediaTek Kompanio 1200 (MT8195)-powered Chromebook and it looks like - along with 'Spherion' (an upcoming MT8192-powered Chromebook) - Acer will be the company bringing this processor to the market first. It makes … [Read more...] about Acer looks to be building the first MediaTek Kompanio 1200 Chromebook ‘Tomato’
A few reasons why the Lenovo Duet 5 should outperform other Snapdragon Chromebooks
We're not too far out from the release of the recently-announced Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 and in preparation of this device's arrival, we've been doing a bit of research around the 2nd-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c that will be powering this interesting detachable Chromebook. You see, the Duet 5 isn't … [Read more...] about A few reasons why the Lenovo Duet 5 should outperform other Snapdragon Chromebooks
More evidence to further confirm Pixel 6 October launch date
Thanks to Droid Life, Reddit, and Front Page Tech, there is what now feels like a mountain of evidence pointing to a specific date for the launch of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. We've already talked about the initial leak from Jon Prosser at Front Page Tech and while I've been inclined to think … [Read more...] about More evidence to further confirm Pixel 6 October launch date
HP’s top-end Core i3 Chromebase is now available and affordable
One of the most interesting Chrome OS devices to come out of 2020 didn't come in the form of a premium convertible or a sleek tablet. Instead, one of the most unique and interesting devices actually comes in one of the least familiar form factors in the Chrome OS ecosystem - The Chromebase. … [Read more...] about HP’s top-end Core i3 Chromebase is now available and affordable
