Weekly Digest From Chrome Unboxed

View this email in your browser The Chrome Cast 234: Google will soon begin the split of Chrome from ChromeOS This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by discussing the new revelation that the small fleet of upcoming Chromebooks with the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 will no longer continue in development. Why the ‘Herobrine’ project was scrapped and whether or not Qualcomm has another path forward with Chromebooks in the near future […] Read More It looks like the next wave of Snapdragon Chromebooks has been cancelled That’s a tough headline to write, folks, but it’s true. The now long-awaited Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chromebooks we’ve been tracking for months are all apparently being scrapped before ever seeing the light of day. And I’m a bit sad about it. While this batch of Chromebooks didn’t look to include any tablets (a substantial […] Read More Google working on a linking feature that lets you transfer your active phone call between devices Per Nail Sadykov on X, an editor on the Google News Telegram channel (and later posted by Mishaal Rahman), Google seems to be working on an Apple-esque “Device Linking” feature that would allow you to seamlessly shift an active phone call between your phone and other devices, presumably a Chromebook. Anyone familiar with iPhones, Macs, […] Read More Annotate your Google Slides for better brainstorming and impact with its new pen tool On the Google Workspace Updates blog yesterday, Google announced that it’s now rolling out a new feature to help you maximize your impact with presentations. Whether you’re in a board meeting or just brainstorming on the screen, sometimes, the keyboard can simply be a barrier to how your thoughts flow. That won’t be so much […] Read More Save a staggering $350 on the HP Chromebook x360 14c right now Though much of the country is already back to school, it seems Best Buy is still charging forward with deals upon deals in the Chromebook space. From what we can tell, all the Back to School deals we’ve covered are all still intact, and there are even new deals popping up alongside them that weren’t […] Read More Pick a card, any card: The Google app is testing a slick, new user interface The Google App is undergoing yet another visual transformation, this time saying goodbye to its longstanding Material Design 3 attire. The fresher look? It’s inspired by Google’s Material You, aiming to replace the old and somewhat outdated appearance that users have been familiar with for years. Android Police recently highlighted that the app, in its […] Read More Best Buy is bundling Pixel Buds Pro with Chromebooks for big savings Lately, Best Buy has been doing something a bit different with their Chromebook deals. Instead of just reducing the price of different models, they are also bundling tons of different Chromebooks along with accessories. We recently detailed a few of the great bundles that paired up different Chromebooks along with a 3-pack of Nest Wi-Fi […] Read More Massive Gboard update will let you handwrite in any text field, fixes your grammar with AI, more This past week, we saw Gboard, the keyboard that killed Swype for myself and probably all of you, get the ability to be resized for tablets and foldables. Now, according to a new 9to5Google APK Insights post, Google’s keyboard is getting a serious makeover in version 13.3. This update is packed with a bunch of […] Read More At long last, you can natively translate messages in other languages in Gmail for Mobile Gmail for Android and iOS will finally let you translate emails you receive in a language other than you own! This will let you simplify doing business internationally or even locally with a more diverse and broad range of clients and partners without having to go back and forth to Google Translate. Essentially, if an […] Read More Google Docs and Drive get eSignature beta to replace your reliance on DocuSign Google is transforming the way solopreneurs, small businesses, and individuals like yourself handle document signatures. The company has now launched eSignature as an open beta within Google Docs and Drive. This move will likely make third-party services like DocuSign redundant, with eSignature now natively integrated within Google’s ecosystem for Google Workspace Individual subscribers and select […] Read More Google says it will take nearly a year to fully decouple Chrome from ChromeOS For quite some time now, we’ve been talking on and off again about Lacros and the decoupling of the Chrome browser from ChromeOS. The change – long in the tooth at this point – is finally set to start rolling out with ChromeOS 116, and along with it a few upgrades will arrive as well. […] Read More Celebrate Google's 25th anniversary with these playful Android wallpapers and discounts Google’s 25th anniversary is not just a milestone for the tech giant; it’s a celebration that every Google user can partake in! From August 8th to August 22nd, Google Stores across the Asia-Pacific region are offering a 25% discount on Pixel phones, Nest smart speakers, Chromecasts, and Chromebooks. There are also two exclusive and playful […] Read More Google Arts and Culture just got a redesign that will get you excited about living in the past Google’s Arts & Culture app is getting its very own “Material You” redesign, which should already be available to you if you have an Android device (iOS coming soon!) The app’s new features encourage you to explore topics like art, food, fashion, craft, and science more than you probably have in the past since they’re […] Read More This ARM-powered Chromebook is one of my favorites and is only $249 One of my favorite Acer-made Chromebooks over the past few years has been the oft-forgotten Acer Chromebook 514. Now, don’t get this particular 514 confused with others – there have been a bunch of them over the years with different processors, features, etc. The one I’m referring to is one of the few Chromebooks to […] Read More Google Messages just flicked the switch on end-to-end encryption for all RCS and group chats Google just announced that all RCS conversations in Messages are now fully end-to-end encrypted, even in group chats. RCS stands for Rich Communication Services and is replacing traditional text and picture messaging, providing you with more dynamic and secure features. With RCS enabled, you can share high-res photos and videos, see typing indicators for your […] Read More New Nest Wi-Fi is clearly on the way: it's just not clear why Last fall, Google launched the Nest Wifi Pro router as an update to their aging Nest Wi-Fi series, integrating the more-advanced Wi-Fi 6E as the main, highlighted upgrade. Interestingly, in a departure from the prior iteration of the Nest Wi-Fi routers, this new Pro version did away with the idea of Wi-Fi mesh “points” that […] Read More Back To School Chromebook Deals you don't want to miss (5 of 5): Acer 317 I’m trying something a bit different with the slew of fantastic Back To School Chromebook deals currently circulating at Best Buy. While all the listings aren’t necessarily devices I’d recommend (even when on sale), there are five of them that I think deserve attention. A lot of times, we’d throw them all in a post […] Read More Back To School Chromebook Deals you don't want to miss (4 of 5): Lenovo Slim 3 I’m trying something a bit different with the slew of fantastic Back To School Chromebook deals currently circulating at Best Buy. While all the listings aren’t necessarily devices I’d recommend (even when on sale), there are five of them that I think deserve attention. A lot of times, we’d throw them all in a post […] Read More Back To School Chromebook Deals you don't want to miss (3 of 5): HP x360 14c I’m trying something a bit different with the slew of fantastic Back To School Chromebook deals currently circulating at Best Buy. While all the listings aren’t necessarily devices I’d recommend (even when on sale), there are five of them that I think deserve attention. A lot of times, we’d throw them all in a post […] Read More Back To School Chromebook Deals you don't want to miss (2 of 5): Acer Spin 714 I’m trying something a bit different with the slew of fantastic Back To School Chromebook deals currently circulating at Best Buy. While all the listings aren’t necessarily devices I’d recommend (even when on sale), there are five of them that I think deserve attention. A lot of times, we’d throw them all in a post […] Read More Google Keep is getting Version History and it's rolling out now to all of your notes While I was browsing Keep and messing with its tools to create our Back to School article on note taking today, I encountered a new menu item on a blank note. As you can see in the screenshot below, “Version history” is greyed out, but now a thing in Google Keep! Sadly, it says ‘Coming […] Read More How to use Google Keep like a pro in the classroom Back to School season is in full swing, and today, I wanted to equip you for success with quite honestly one of the best notetaking tools in the world (besides paper and pencil, of course!). Sure, it could make some improvements, and I’d kill for a Google-branded E Ink paper tablet for jotting things down, […] Read More Back To School Chromebook Deals you don't want to miss (1 of 5): ASUS CM34 Flip I’m trying something a bit different with the slew of fantastic Back To School Chromebook deals currently circulating at Best Buy. While all the listings aren’t necessarily devices I’d recommend (even when on sale), there are five of them that I think deserve attention. A lot of times, we’d throw them all in a post […] Read More Deal Alert: Grab Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX for 50% off on the Google Play Store I’ve been thinking lately about revamping the gaming initiative here on Chrome Unboxed lately. After all, you all need great games to play on your phones and Chromebooks, and sometimes, it’s an overwhelming task to decide what you want to use your precious Pixel or ChromeOS storage on. Games that will be worth your time […] Read More Pixel Buds Pro drop to nearly all-time low price at Best Buy Since their release back in the late summer of 2022, the Pixel Buds Pro have continually been one of the best sets of earbuds you can buy. From their fantastic ANC to their life-like transparency mode, the Pixel Buds Pro are not only comfy and Google-esque in their appearance; they actually deliver on the stuff […] Read More How Google is getting involved in Mongolia's Vision 2050 with ChromeOS As the world continues evolving around digitally-driven education and professional solutions , Mongolia has stepped forward with a vision that prepares its school-age children for the inevitable changes they’ll see in their lifetimes. The Mongolian government’s Vision 2050 is a commitment towards providing its youth with the knowledge, skill sets, and tools they will need […] Read More Google Chat walks back its announcements posting exclusivity, now lets people reply Earlier this year, Google added a new feature to Chat Spaces that let managers lock off replies, effectively turning a space into a bulletin board for announcements. I quite liked the feature and thought it was fine it its natural form, but it seems the company thought more about how restrictive this was and is […] Read More Thanks to AI, it will soon be easy to convert your YouTube videos into Shorts for more views Since their launch, Shorts have exploded in growth, even if they did initially skew channel growth shortly after the platform was inundated with vertical short-form video. Now, YouTube has announced a handful of new tools, including the ability to turn your regular videos into Shorts with the power of AI. “Collab” is a new tool […] Read More Act fast to take advantage of the first real Pixel Tablet deal With Samsung’s announcement of their new tablet lineup last week, I’ve been thinking a bit more about the allure of the Pixel Tablet and how it differentiates itself. With it’s included speaker dock, the Pixel Tablet can do something quite different than what we see from the rest of the crowd, and there’s something interesting […] Read More You can now ask Google Search to nitpick your grammar for you You may already be familiar with the coin flip and dice rolling tools built into Google Search from your Dungeons & Dragons and MTG play sessions, but did you know that you can also ask it to check your grammar on the fly? 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