Only a week ago, we wrote about a leak from Evan Blass (@evleaks) that showcased a photo of the Pixel 4 with a pretty glaring date on the lock screen. In moves just like this in the past, Google and other hardware manufacturers have used not-so-subtle Easter eggs in the display dates on hardware … [Read more...] about Google’s October 15 hardware event is now confirmed
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)
Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Pro V2 ‘Kohaku’ shows up in Geekbench
We've been tracking the Chromebook known only as 'Kohaku' for many months at this point. Based on a number of reasons like Samsung email addresses all over the commits, the device containing a Samsung-made battery, multiple references back to 'Caroline' (the Samsung Chromebook Pro), and references … [Read more...] about Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Pro V2 ‘Kohaku’ shows up in Geekbench
New Chrome OS UI update proves Google is far from done with Chrome OS tablets
It wasn't long ago that Google decided to announce to the world that it was getting out of the tablet hardware game all together. Doing this within 7 months of releasing a tablet (the Pixel Slate) feels like an odd move, but as I've explained in that linked video above, I'm not terribly upset about … [Read more...] about New Chrome OS UI update proves Google is far from done with Chrome OS tablets
Move over Pixel 4: new leaked images of the upcoming ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 are here
I'm only partially kidding with that title. It seems that everyone on the internet has witnessed a Pixel 4 leak at this point. The only real question left at this point is: which Pixel 4 leak haven't you seen? The phone has been leaked by Google and countless other sources to the extent that I … [Read more...] about Move over Pixel 4: new leaked images of the upcoming ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 are here
Google’s Nest Home Mini surfaces at the FCC and confirms its existence
It's not even been a month since the original leaks and rumors about Google's new Nest Home Mini began surfacing. In late August, we reported on a new, upcoming addition to Google's smart speaker lineup upon hearing about it from a trusted source over at 9to5 Google. Though we had little reason to … [Read more...] about Google’s Nest Home Mini surfaces at the FCC and confirms its existence
October 15th may be the day we welcome the next Pixelbook into the world
This one comes with free grain of salt or two, but we may now know the date of Google's upcoming hardware event where we'll see the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, but also some other hardware we here at Chrome Unboxed are way more excited about. Don't get me wrong, I think the Pixel 4 is shaping up to be … [Read more...] about October 15th may be the day we welcome the next Pixelbook into the world
Ambient Mode for Chrome OS could be an absolute game-changer for tablets
Last week we were introduced to Ambient Mode on a few Android tablets from Lenovo. The feature quickly went from being a bit of a head-scratcher to a potential game-changing move in just a few minutes as we verbally processed the news in real time during our weekly podcast. My initial reaction to … [Read more...] about Ambient Mode for Chrome OS could be an absolute game-changer for tablets
New ASUS Flagship Chromebook (C433) FCC filing: new info, photos and release date window
In what looks to be another odd move, ASUS is clearly nearing a release of it's next flagship-level Chromebook in the ASUS Chromebook Flip C433. That model number is both illuminating and confounding at the same time. Before these latest images were recently uncovered by About Chromebooks, we … [Read more...] about New ASUS Flagship Chromebook (C433) FCC filing: new info, photos and release date window
Rumored Nest Mini could fill void left by Chromecast Audio demise
The connected home has been quickly evolving over the past couple of years. Google is clearly committed to the effort and continue to offer more Assistant features and smart home products like the Nest Hub Max that is set to release September 9th. One of the early products in this evolution was the … [Read more...] about Rumored Nest Mini could fill void left by Chromecast Audio demise
Google’s Ambient Display for Android will soon be available on some Chromebooks, too
About two months ago, we reported on the emergence of some sort of ambient mode coming to Chromebooks. Looking at the commit language, it was pretty clear that an interactive, slideshow-oriented interface was being developed for Chrome OS. At the time, it was pretty simple to see some of what was … [Read more...] about Google’s Ambient Display for Android will soon be available on some Chromebooks, too
New Geekbench scores reveal big performance bump for Mediatek’s upcoming Chromebook chips
There are quite a few places we routinely look for clues on upcoming devices. A couple of the main sources of info are the Chromium Repositories along with the Chromium Bug Tracker. These resources provide tons of information on new devices in the works and it becomes pretty easy to forget to go … [Read more...] about New Geekbench scores reveal big performance bump for Mediatek’s upcoming Chromebook chips
Lenovo debuts new Chromebook line ahead of IFA Berlin
A few weeks back, Lenovo teased us with a YouTube video that featured some very colorful new Chromebooks that have yet to hit the market. Apart from a landing page for one of the C340 models, we were given no information about the lineup sans the details in the video. Now, just ahead of IFA Berlin, … [Read more...] about Lenovo debuts new Chromebook line ahead of IFA Berlin
