2018 could be shaping up to be a monumental year for the world of Chrome OS. Google's Pixelbook has laid the foundation for a new generation of Chromebooks and the flagship device is just the tip of the iceberg. Tablets, a long-awaited Chromebox and even detachable Chromebooks could soon be the … [Read more...] about Kaby Lake Detachable Chromebook ‘Lux’ Surfaces
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chromebook? Meet Cheza
While we are certainly expecting Chrome OS to continue to expand into a much larger mainstream market, news today of a Snapdragon Chromebook in development came as quite a surprise to me. We're still anxiously awaiting AMD devices to be officially announced but a Chrome OS device powered by Qualcomm … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chromebook? Meet Cheza
New Kaby Lake Chromebook ‘Nami’: Following In The Pixelbook’s Footsteps?
Another day and another Chromebook has turned up in the Chromium repository. We get excited everytime a new device begins development regardless the shape, form or fashion but this latest discovery speaks to the current state of the Chrome OS market. Nami … [Read more...] about New Kaby Lake Chromebook ‘Nami’: Following In The Pixelbook’s Footsteps?
Is Acer Launching A Kaby Lake Chromebox?
We have fielded countless questions about if or when a new Chromebox could be on the horizon. We, ourselves, have begun to question why it has been over two years since the release of a desktop-class device from any manufacturer. Honestly, I don't have a good answer to that question. … [Read more...] about Is Acer Launching A Kaby Lake Chromebox?
Apollo Lake Chromebook ‘Bruce’ Surfaces
Black Friday has passed and Cyber Monday is just a fleeting memory only to return when the credit card statements arrive next month. Thankfully, Chromebook development marches on and we can get back to the business of sharing all that is shiny and new in the world of Chrome OS. With that being … [Read more...] about Apollo Lake Chromebook ‘Bruce’ Surfaces
Samsung Adds Backlit Keyboard To Chromebook Pro
The Samsung Chromebook Pro is arguably the most popular device of 2017 and rightfully so. The super-bright, high-res display, 3:2 aspect ratio, onboard stylus and sleek design make it a unique bird among an ever-growing number of Chromebooks on the market. … [Read more...] about Samsung Adds Backlit Keyboard To Chromebook Pro
Chromebook ‘Nefario’ Is No More: Rest In Peace
We love tracking down new devices, uncovering new features and discovering the latest and greatest in the world of Chrome OS. A good portion of what we do revolves around sleuthing through the repositories in the hopes of finding some juicy morsels to share with you, our loyal readers. … [Read more...] about Chromebook ‘Nefario’ Is No More: Rest In Peace
New Cannon Lake Chromebook ‘Meowth’ On The Way
Google's Pixelbook is, for now, the only Kaby Lake Chromebook on the market. As we have seen with last-gen Skylake devices, the adoption of the higher-end chips is limited and targets mostly power-users and enterprise types. That doesn't mean we won't soon see a Chromebook powered by Intel's latest … [Read more...] about New Cannon Lake Chromebook ‘Meowth’ On The Way
Google’s Coming To CES – New Chromebooks Inbound?
Holiday shopping may be the hot topic for most as Thanksgiving and Black Friday rapidly approach but CES 2018 is right around the corner. Thousands of companies have already been making preparations to converge on Las Vegas in just two short months to dazzle the world with the best the tech world … [Read more...] about Google’s Coming To CES – New Chromebooks Inbound?
Is Google Making A Line Of Pixelbooks?
For some, delivery of Google's new Pixelbook came a few days early. For most, however, tomorrow marks the day that the Chromebook #madebygoogle begins shipping. But, what if? … [Read more...] about Is Google Making A Line Of Pixelbooks?
Chrome OS Detachable Update: Camera Flash, Dual Microphones
Google's Pixelbook has the potential to accelerate the consumer Chromebook market like no other device is the short history of Chrome OS. Over the next six to twelve months, we truly anticipate exponential growth of the awareness of Chrome OS devices in the retail sector. That leads me to ask "what … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Detachable Update: Camera Flash, Dual Microphones
Google Home Prepping To Take On The Amazon Echo Show?
Google Assistant Everywhere! That is the heralding theme of Google's continuing hardware initiative. Despite the disappointment of the now-hobbled Google Home Mini and rampant reports of the Pixel XL 2 being a hardware nightmare, Google remains steadfast in chanting their A.I. first mantra and … [Read more...] about Google Home Prepping To Take On The Amazon Echo Show?
