We're exactly one month out from Google's next hardware event and like last year, there are a lot of rumors buzzing around October 9th launch of the Pixel 3 phone lineup as well as the possibility of multiple Pixelbooks. Just hours ago, Robby shared a video of a yet-to-be-released Chromebook that is … [Read more...] about Deja Vu: New Pixelbook 2 Leaked Via Online Ad
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.
New #madebyGoogle Pixelbook ‘Nocturne’ or ‘Atlas’ Shown On Video
UPDATE: The link to the bug report has been blocked after this article was published. Looks like we probably hit a bit to close to home! We're only 31 days out from Google's upcoming #madebyGoogle hardware event, and though the leaks of the Pixel phones have been rampant to the point of … [Read more...] about New #madebyGoogle Pixelbook ‘Nocturne’ or ‘Atlas’ Shown On Video
Oct. 9th #madebygoogle Descends On New York
Well, we knew it was coming and the recent rumors have now been confirmed as fact. Google will be moving their annual hardware event to the Big Apple. Invites have just been sent out to what is being officially dubbed the "Made by Google Launch Event" and not only has the venue changed, Google … [Read more...] about Oct. 9th #madebygoogle Descends On New York
Chromebook Tablet Fingerprint Render Shows Side-Mounted Scanner and Thin Bezels
We're currently working on gathering all the new goodies currently available in Chrome OS 70 in the Developer Channel. Since our last video on the subject, the developers have been VERY busy fixing issues and adding more features by the boatload. One feature in particular that we've talked about … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet Fingerprint Render Shows Side-Mounted Scanner and Thin Bezels
Mysterious New Samsung Chromebook Gets Wifi Certification
Ever since Samsung surprised us with an update to the original Samsung Chromebook Plus, we've been speculating that we'll also see a refresh of the original Pro before the end of the year. With the way new boards are leveraged for multiple OEM devices these days, pinpointing new devices from the … [Read more...] about Mysterious New Samsung Chromebook Gets Wifi Certification
Lenovo Unleashes 3 New Chromebooks At IFA Berlin (Watch Live)
Two years ago at IFA Berlin, Acer announced the Chromebook R13 that unfortunately was quickly overshadowed by the release of the ASUS C302 and Samsung Chromebooks Plus and Pro. Since that time, the annual tech conference hasn't seen much action on the Chrome OS front. This year is a completely … [Read more...] about Lenovo Unleashes 3 New Chromebooks At IFA Berlin (Watch Live)
Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 Convertible: Dell Is Back In The Game
I'm not kidding, just yesterday Gabriel and I were discussing the painful absence of Dell in the consumer Chromebook market. With the two and a half year gap since their last mid/high range Chromebook (the beloved Dell Chromebook 13), we were beginning to wonder if Dell was simply done with consumer … [Read more...] about Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 Convertible: Dell Is Back In The Game
Acer Did It! New Chromebook 14 Announced At IFA
Almost a year ago to the day, I penned a little opinion piece beckoning Acer to refresh one of my favorite Chromebooks. Since that time, Acer has gone on a tear and launched a whole arsenal of devices. The world's first Chrome OS tablet, a pair of Pixelbook competitors and even a premium redesign … [Read more...] about Acer Did It! New Chromebook 14 Announced At IFA
3 New AMD Chromebooks In The Works
The world of Chrome OS is currently on fire with news of new features and devices with every turn you take. At the forefront, of course, are the rumored Pixelbook devices we are all hoping and praying to see at Google's hardware event expected to happen in early October. Then there's Cheza. The … [Read more...] about 3 New AMD Chromebooks In The Works
Chrome OS 70 Brings Massive UI Overhaul For Tablets: Android Pie and Material Design Everywhere [VIDEO]
That title should tell you a ton about the contents of this article and video. It is crammed full of descriptive words and much longer than we generally make titles. For this article and video, however, it is absolutely fitting as the newest update to our favorite operating system is an absolutely … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 70 Brings Massive UI Overhaul For Tablets: Android Pie and Material Design Everywhere [VIDEO]
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Gets Google Assistant Button, New Keyboard Layout
From time to time, Chromebooks we track in the repositories end up taking unexpected shifts or getting scrapped altogether. It's almost impossible to say why, but things don't always work out the way we expect them to. Such is the case - at least in part - with the Chromebook we only know as … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chromebook ‘Cheza’ Gets Google Assistant Button, New Keyboard Layout
Upcoming #madeByGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Getting Portrait Mode for Google Camera App
We're learning little tidbits here and there about the upcoming device known only as 'Nocturne' at this point. From processor to screen to form factor to fingerprint scanners, we're slowly beginning to piece together what we may see in October from Google in the Pixelbook family of devices. … [Read more...] about Upcoming #madeByGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ Getting Portrait Mode for Google Camera App