Weekly Digest From Chrome Unboxed

View this email in your browser Rumor has it: The Pixel Watch 2 will arrive with the Pixel 8 It’s almost as if we spoke it into existence. On this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast, Robby brought up the point that we have heard zero chatter about a follow-up to Google’s first generation Pixel Watch. Our hope is that Google is quietly reiterating the Pixel Watch in preparation for a Gen 2 release […] Read More The Chrome Cast 225: everything we're excited to see at Google I/O 2023 This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend the vast majority of the show discussing what we’re expecting to see from Google at I/O 2023. With the Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold leaking entirely in the past couple weeks, it will be a packed event full of all sorts of software updates and […] Read More Give your Android games the Nintendo Switch treatment with this sweet Console Launcher app Those who are into game emulation will hopefully be familiar with the excellent Daijisho frontend app, which beautifully displays their classic titles. But what about those of us who want to display our Android games in a more appealing manner than the Google Play Games app or the default Android launcher does? Recently, I stumbled […] Read More Google Tasks Chromebook shelf widget inbound, could provide quick access to your To-Do list The Chromebook experience has recently been enhanced with the addition of the beautiful Calendar widget on the ChromeOS shelf, which links directly to your Google Account to display upcoming events. However, Google seems to be far from done when it comes to packing more productivity value into your Chromebook’s shelf. According to a report by […] Read More Bard AI may be coming to Pixel phones with a dedicated widget We’ve said it many times around here, but I’ll say it again: AI is moving fast these days. While just a few months ago none of us gave a passing thought to anything like ChatGPT or Bard on a daily basis, we now find ourselves thinking and talking about AI on a very regular basis […] Read More Grab the powerful Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook and save $130 Looking for a powerful, late-model Chromebook that’s feature rich but won’t break the bank? Maybe you’re looking to upgrade your current Chromebook to take advantage of the latest cloud-gaming services available to ChromeOS. Perhaps you just want a cool looking laptop with a crispy display and a game-centric keyboard. Whatever your reason, Lenovo’s IdeaPad Gaming […] Read More Grab a new Pixel 7 Pro at the lowest price of the year Just in case you missed it, Google went ahead and made the Pixel Fold official yesterday and we’re chomping at the bit to get our hands on one whenever it becomes available. Of course, we expect to see the Pixel 7a released at next week’s Google I/O event and it is plausible that Google will […] Read More Memory Saver for Chrome will soon off a "Never deactivate on this site" option Back in February, Google rolled out Chrome’s Memory and Energy Saver modes for everyone, and it’s designed to help make the browser up to 30% more efficient. It seems that the company is already adding improvements as a few new features have been spotted by our friend Leopeva64 on Twitter. Chrome Canary now features a […] Read More Why next-gen Chromebook tablets may finally give us a great overall ChromeOS pen experience [VIDEO] USI pen support has been a thing for Chromebooks for quite some time now, but that doesn’t really mean that the experience has been what most users want in a stylus for their Chromebook. Artists aside, what most users are really after is the ability to take solid notes and make simple sketches on their […] Read More Google's Apple AirTag competitor to be called 'Nest Locator Tag', makes its first appearance As we previously covered, Google is working on an Apple AirTag competitor that will be used to help you keep track of your belongings like keys or luggage using a UWB Bluetooth signal. Now, discovered within the Material Icons reference page Google provides for developers is an icon for a “Nest Locator Tag”. Kuba Wojciechowski […] Read More Google finally confirms the Pixel Fold is coming on May 10th at Google I/O 2023 As I said yesterday about the press renders that leaked for the Pixel 7a, the leak culture we find ourselves embroiled in these days makes big reveals feel a lot smaller than they once did. Such is the case with the latest tease from the Made By Google Twitter account that finally – FINALLY – […] Read More Chrome 113: WebGPU, better video calls, NTP Journeys and more ChromeOS 113 is scheduled for release today but while we wait, let’s talk about the Chrome browser for desktop. Rolled out earlier this week, the update to Chrome 113 isn’t overly exciting but there are some key feature updates and additions worth noting. If you haven’t received the update on your Windows, macOS, or Linux […] Read More Google boldly proclaims the beginning of the end of the password with official Passkeys launch It’s been two days shy of a year since Google announced Passkeys, a new login method that eliminates the need for traditional passwords for apps and website logins. In an official blog post today, the company revealed that Passkeys are now available to all users, marking a significant step forward in the journey towards a […] Read More New Pixel 7a leak shows off full press renders, surprises absolutely no one We’re only a week out from Google I/O 2023, folks, and that means the flood gates have fully opened up. Though leaks have run rampant already surrounding the Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, and the Pixel 7a, we’ve only seen press renders leak out for the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet at this point. As the […] Read More Second Chance: Steal this 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 for less than $300 I’m back with an oldie but a goodie. The last time this deal came around, it was sold out within 48 hours and I honestly didn’t expect it to come around for a third lap. The device in question here is the lesser-known but exponentially more desirable Chromebook Duet 3 from Lenovo direct. What’s so […] Read More HTTPS on Chrome will sing to a different "Tune" It’s hard to believe but the “secure” lock icon has been a part of our web browsing experience for nearly three decades. Unfortunately, thirty years wasn’t long enough for the familiar lock icon to clearly convey why exactly it was there. Introduced by Netscape in the mid-nineties, HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure and the […] Read More Google TV update hibernates your apps to save storage space, implements performance tricks Let’s cut to the chase – the Chromecast with Google TV dongle has been a rollercoaster ride of mixed experiences. Depending on who you ask, it’s either blazing fast or dirt slow, and I can’t quite figure out why there’s such a difference in user perceptions. For me, it’s been more of the latter. What’s […] Read More Android 14 will finally split your ringtone and notification sound into two separate options If you’re an Android user, you’ll relate to how frustrating it can be when you want to turn down your notification sounds without sacrificing your ringtone volume. Missing important calls just because you’ve turned down the volume to avoid a constant barrage of notifications is a headache that shouldn’t exist. Similarly, if you don’t want […] Read More YouTube is testing a pretty significant visual redesign for its Now Playing video page It looks like YouTube is testing a new design for the page of the video you’re watching that could do away with the right-hand sidebar. The experiment is only available to a handful of people, and it’s probably one of the most significant changes we’ve seen to the platform in quite some time. Typically, this […] Read More Acer's Eco-friendly Vero Chromebook is $150 off today Looking for a great laptop with plenty of power and some unique styling? Are you a fan of Earth-friendly products? Do you like saving money? The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 may be right up your alley. Powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i3 and 8GB of RAM, the entry-level Vero Chromebook still touts more […] Read More Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i pre-review: equal parts awesome and affordable I don’t do this very often, but I’m so happy with this little Chromebook that I feel like I can’t wait until the full review is ready to share a bit about it. We have a few other videos in the queue ahead of the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Flex 3i, so that more-formal review won’t […] Read More Now is your time to try the Google Photos video editor on a Chromebook Just about a month ago, Google began rolling out the new video editor for Google Photos on Chromebooks, but it was only for certain accounts. And while that meant users like Gabriel here at Chrome Unboxed got a chance to check it out, it also meant that users like myself were left out of the […] Read More I shouldn't be this excited, but you can now react to Google Docs comments using emoji In a post to the Workspace Updates blog today, Google announced a few new features for Docs, Sheets, and Slides that are primary quality of life. However, one feature that we’ll cover has me excited even though it’s quite simple and silly because I’ve been waiting for it for so long. First up, Sheets for […] Read More Keep your passwords close: How to quickly access Password Manager on your Chromebook In today’s digital world, keeping your passwords close in case you need them and likewise keeping them current is essential. Sure, the autofill feature handles this for you per website, but there are times when you either don’t have that enabled, that password isn’t correct or up-to-date, so it autofills incorrectly, or perhaps you just […] Read More New press renders of the Pixel Fold emerge, confirm previous leaks Another day, another leak. At this point, assuming you belive all the info, photos and videos we’ve all seen surrounding the Pixel Fold up to this point, these new press renders don’t really reveal anything new at all. In fact, if you see them around the internet and don’t really react, I wouldn’t be shocked. […] Read More ChromeOS Discover app getting a new Apps and Games section to help you find things to play Well, this was a pleasant surprise to wake up to. As an avid gamer, I’m always looking forward to finding new ways to discover what I can play on my Chromebook, as well as my phone and other dedicated handhelds. Historically, Chromebooks have not been for gaming, but with the introduction of Android apps, cloud […] Read More Wasserstein launches another charging station, this time without the Pixel Watch cradle Wasserstein, a company that’s long since specialized in creating custom accessories for Google and Nest products, has just released a new 2-in-1 charging station for Pixel devices. This follows the launch of their 3-in-1 charging station last year, which could charge a Pixel phone, Pixel Buds, and a Pixel Watch all in one place. However, […] Read More Top 5 Chromebook deals of the week It’s time to finish off the week with a cart full of solid Chromebook deals. This week’s list has some old favorites along with some newcomer devices that are already enjoying some serious discounts. Whatever your budget, there’s likely a Chromebook on this list that will fit your needs. Sit back, relax and check out […] Read More Sleep timer, Episodes for later, and more: How to use the new podcast features in YouTube Music With podcasts finally launching on YouTube Music and becoming widely available on the platform as of yesterday (at least for the United States), I realize that they’re not for everyone. However, as someone who’s keen to ditch Google Podcasts and have everything in one place where I already listen to music religiously, I’m excited about […] Read More The OnePlus Pad proves manufacturers need to make better Chromebook tablets Chromebook tablets: it seems we always come back to this topic, don’t we? I’ve waxed poetic about tablets in the past, bemoaning the fact that they don’t always have a place between my large-screened phone and my portable Chromebook, yet they always find a way to be alluring nonetheless. 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