Weekly Digest From Chrome Unboxed

View this email in your browser My main frustration with the Pixel Fold so far has everything to do with the web As a guy who has been waiting a very long time for the Pixel Fold, you can absolutely trust that I want to see everything about this phone with rose-colored glasses. I want it to be better at tasks than other phones. I want it to be more fun to use and I want it […] Read More 'Buy on Google' for Google Shopping is shutting down in favor of a more streamlined experience During the Google Marketing Live event last year, Google revealed upcoming changes to enhance the customer shopping experience. Starting from September 26, 2023, ‘Buy on Google’ for Google Search and Shopping will cease to exist, except for Buy on Google for YouTube, which will remain active for U.S. merchants until further notice. Buy on Google […] Read More Chrome Password Manager may soon let you share your passwords with others (Canary) A recent Tweet by Leopeva64 has revealed a new feature in development for Chrome’s password manager that will allow you to share your passwords with others. Previously, Google focused on internal storage and editing, but given the growing popularity of third-party password managers like LastPass and Dashlane that offer the ability to share, it only […] Read More Top 5 Chromebook deals of the week June 29, 2023 Chromebook deals are a little dry this week but that doesn’t mean that you can score some big savings. I’ve dug around and found some solid discounts on a variety of devices for just about any use case or budget. From tablets to massive 17.3″ Chromebooks, we’ve got a little bit of everything. Enjoy. I […] Read More The fiery Samsung Galaxy Chromebook hits its lowest-ever price and may finally make sense It’s been three and a half years since we first laid eyes on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook at CES 2020. It’s wild to think of all that has transpired in that time both in the world at large and in the ChromeOS space. Back then, I fully thought the Galaxy Chromebook was going to be […] Read More How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook Of all the things most frequently asked about a Chromebook and ChromeOS online, how to take a screenshot is by far the number one request we see. For many of us that use Chromebooks on a regular basis, it is tempting to think that everyone already knows how to do this. After all, there’s even […] Read More Google's Pixel Fold lands 1st place in DXOMARK display rankings Grabbing top marks on any benchmark is a feat that any phone maker would be proud of. Ranking number one for cameras or displays is goal that most manufacturers aim for and as you’d expect, these achievements are usually held by five or so brands including Apple, Samsung, Oppo and Huawei. In recent years, Google […] Read More Google Opinion Rewards wants you to scan your shopping receipts to earn points Google Opinion Rewards has always been a go-to app for me when it comes to earning Play Store credit by answering questions. Now, it seems that Opinion Rewards has finally added a feature that’s been in testing for more than four years, per 9to5Google – the ability to scan your shopping receipts when you get […] Read More Early benchmarks for new Chromebook tablet 'Geralt' show nice performance improvements Since we first came across the ‘Geralt’ baseboard back in February, I’ve been beyond excited thinking about the devices this development unit will end up producing. With the new MediaTek MT8188 on board and what looks to be at least a follow-up to both the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and Duet 5 both on the […] Read More Goodbye Google Play Movies and TV: Android TV now features its own 'Shop' tab Today, Google introduced a new ‘Shop’ tab for Android TV to help you easily discover and buy new movies and shows. You can browse and buy directly on Android TV without needing to open other apps or grab your phone. Google Play Movies and TV used to be used for this, but with the introduction […] Read More Google releases 'Perspectives', could help you get personalized answers in Search Back during Google I/O last month, Google shared a new tool that it planned to release which would allocate many different viewpoints in Search to further personalize the information you’d have returned for your query. This way, you’d have less little blue links and more useful data to make a decision with. This tool is […] Read More You can save $50 off NFL Sunday Ticket for a limited time Since Google and YouTube announced the news that many NFL fans have been waiting ages for – the removal of NFL Sunday Ticket from the clutches of DirecTV – many of us have already locked in the deal that will give us unlimited access to nearly every NFL game every Sunday. And if you signed […] Read More Google offers DIY repair for the Pixel Fold Right to Repair has been a hot topic for some years and there has been a growing push in the past decade for “fair repair” legislation as it applies to consumer electronics. In the simplest of terms, Right to Repair gives consumers and independent repair shops access to OEM parts, manuals, diagrams and diagnostics for […] Read More The Chromebook Battery Saver is taking shape to allow better battery life on the go Back in March of this year, we posted about a new Battery Saver on the way to ChromeOS. While there is an Energy Saver for the Chrome browser already out in there in the world, this OS-level battery saver would obviously be meant for Chromebook users: not those on MacOS, Windows, or Linux. While the […] Read More Google is bringing its excellent Workspace Calendar scheduling feature to One subscribers Google is now bringing its awesome Calendar Scheduling feature to everyone, making it easier than ever to set up one-off meetings or grab coffee with a friend. This update builds on the appointment scheduling functionality that was initially announced in 2021 for Google Workspace Individual subscribers. Appointment Scheduling has let businesses create shareable booking pages […] Read More Signs point to a new version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 in the works We’ve been talking quite a bit about a new set of Chromebooks on the way that utilize the upcoming MediaTek MT8188 SoC. Known only as ‘Geralt’ for now, the baseboard for these devices is being tested with all sorts of hardware in preparation for variations to begin showing up. As we’ve seen with prior MediaTek […] Read More Pixel Tablet team addresses feedback, features and future updates Last week, the Pixel Tablet product team opened a Q&A in the Google Support Forum where users could submit feedback, express concerns, and ask general questions about Google’s new Android tablet that doubles as a smart display. As expected, the submissions were broad and while there was a bit of grumbling about this and that, […] Read More Good news: You won't have to track down Google Workspace file access requests anymore Remember all of those times when you have someone in your Google Workspace organization request access to a file you recently created or shared? Even if you shared it with the correct email address, they often come back and ask you to approve their personal account out of laziness since they refuse to swap over […] Read More This Google Home-compatible 2K Smart Camera system is $200 off today only If you live in the Google ecosystem like we do, chances are decent that you own or have considered purchasing a Nest Camera or other Nest Smart home device. There are some distinct advantages to buying a Nest-branded smart home system. Most notably, you can subscribe to Nest Aware and link all of your cameras […] Read More The first deflating report of Pixel Fold screen failure is pretty rough No hardware launch is ever going to go off without a hitch. With the early “reviews” (reviewing a device as complex as the Pixel Fold in a week feels like a stretch to me) and hands-on videos out on the internet for the Pixel Fold as of yesterday, it seems the reviewer crowd is mostly […] Read More YouTube may introduce bite-sized playable games in place of some video advertisements In an internal Team YouTube email sent to a select group of employees and then somehow leaked to The Wall Street Journal, a new gaming initiative was tossed around in conversation. At this time, there’s no word on whether it will even be available for public use, but it’s called ‘Playables’, and at its core, […] Read More ChromeOS Emoji picker is adding GIF support ChromeOS brought a new way to access the built-in Emoji picker in ChromeOS making it easier than ever before to add a little spice to your chats and on-page text. You can now trigger the Emoji picker in any text box by simply pressing Shift+Search+Space bar and you’ll be greeted by a pop-up that gives […] Read More Google Pixel Fold unboxing and first impressions [VIDEO] It is finally here! The phone I’ve been waiting on for years at this point is not just a figment of my imagination any longer and we have it here in the office after such a long, long wait. Though my excitement was palpable, I was able to hold it together on the morning the […] Read More Grab one of these powerful Gaming Chromebooks and save $150 Are you in the market for a powerful, late-model Chromebook? Are you into gaming? You’ve come to the right place. Even if gaming isn’t your thing, I have two very impressive deals on two powerful Chromebooks that will save you $150. Just in case you weren’t aware, Google partnered up with Acer, ASUS and Lenovo […] Read More Pixel 8 may include support for Android 14's improved desktop mode After years of wishing for something like this from Google, it seems like the Pixel team is finally set to deliver a phone that can be used as a semi-desktop replacement – if inside info from Android Authority is to be believed. As always with this sort of thing, take it all with a grain […] Read More Score this Snapdragon-powered Chromebook tablet w/keyboard for only $279 Lenovo’s Snapdragon-powered Duet 3 and Duet 5 tablets have proven to be two of the best ChromeOS detachables to ever make it to market. While not ultra-powerful devices, both models are extremely versatile, lightweight and offer battery life that goes far beyond a traditional Intel-powered Chromebook. If you’re looking for a 2-in-1 device that can […] Read More How to rotate your Chromebook screen If you have found yourself reading this post, it is likely for one of two reasons. One, you’ve opened your Chromebook to discover that your screen has been rotated 90, 180, or 270-degrees and you’re trying to figure out how to fix it. Two, you are trying to figure out how to rotate your Chromebook […] Read More Act fast: the Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook has dropped to a ludicrous $169 There are Chromebook deals and then there are insane Chromebook deals. This one is the latter. Just last week, the brand-new Lenovo Slim 3 Chromebook dropped to $189, making it a pretty easy recommendation to anyone looking for a sub-$200 Chromebook. Though we’d yet to get our hands on the new Kompanio 520 and this […] Read More 'Welcome to Chromebook Plus': the mysterious 'Chromebook X' gets an official name Just this week, a new initiative from Google for consumer-focused Chromebooks began to take shape with ‘Chromebook X’. If you haven’t read about that, I’d recommend checking our earlier post about it, but we can go in for a quick rundown before talking about the latest evolution in the ‘Chromebook X’ story. There’s so much […] Read More The Chrome Cast 231: All we know about Google's 'Chromebook X' initiative so far This week on The Chrome Cast, we stick to one subject, and one subject only: ‘Chromebook X’. This leaked, upcoming initiative from Google surrounding a new category of Chromebooks could be a very interesting play coming by the end of the year. ‘Chromebook X’ devices should represent the best end user experiences available from Chromebook […] Read More Join our Patreon community and get access to things like behind-the-scenes footage, early access to videos, private Discord server access, an ad-free experience on the mobile and desktop versions of the website, your name listed on all our YouTube videos, and monthly live stream Q&A. CLICK HERE to be a part of our community.  Copyright © 2023 Unboxed Media, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Unboxed Media 111 W Dixie Ave Ste 200 Elizabethtown, KY 42701-1410 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.