Weekly Digest From Chrome Unboxed

View this email in your browser Right before the season begins, YouTube offers a free NFL Sunday Ticket trial The much-anticipated launch of NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV is now only days away, and Google has finally given those interested in testing out the service some very good news: a 7-day free trial is now available. This move allows prospective customers to dip their toes in the water a bit before […] Read More Google finally gives us a look at the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 on purpose After a months-long array of leaks and rumors, Google has finally decided to lift the veil on its upcoming flagship devices: the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. Just ahead of the recently-announced Made by Google event scheduled for October 4th in New York City, Google has released a trio of video […] Read More You may soon be able to react to emails with emoji instead of having to reply to them directly Following some hints dropped by Steve Moser about Google introducing emoji reactions for Gmail on iOS, it’s now confirmed that Android users will be joining the party. Thanks to the detective work of AssembleDebug on his Telegram group, we now have a clearer picture of what to expect. First off, Gmail isn’t just giving us […] Read More Google brings back the Reading Mode toolbar in Chrome's Side Panel after heavy criticism Google’s side panel Reading Mode has been a work in progress for a while. It serves the purpose of simplifying a web article or page, making it more readable by stripping away ads, images, and videos, leaving just the text. Previously, users might have had to access this feature through the developer flags under the […] Read More An updated Chromecast with Google TV may be on the way: here's what I'd love to see Thanks to a sweet find by Mishaal Rahman over on Twitter/X, it looks like a new Chromecast with Google TV might be on the way sooner than later. We talked about some rumblings of a new device all the way back at the beginning of the year, but a new video that has surfaced in […] Read More Yes, I have iMessage working on a Chromebook with Beeper for Android [VIDEO] If you’re an Android user with friends or family on iPhones, you’re probably well aware of the “blue bubble, green bubble” frustration that comes from the incompatibility between Apple’s iMessage and Android’s SMS/MMS/RCS messaging. It is a deeply-entrenched issue that primarily persists in the US; but companies like Beeper are stepping up to offer actual […] Read More YouTube "Playables" seek to fill Google's gaming void post-Stadia, will likely only be simple titles Google is apparently obsessed with gaming. As I’ve said in the past, they even have some really talented game developers on staff creating small games like the I/O experience, but they can’t help but squander that talent. With the death of Stadia, this was most apparent, and I’m nearly convinced the company will never lean […] Read More Google Collections finally adds list view for all your saved content, becomes easier to read Google’s digital organizational tool, formerly known as Google Collections and recently renamed “Google Save”, has been a godsend for many of us (especially me) wanting to keep our online finds in one place. Until now, its layout has been heavily image-focused, very much in the vein of Pinterest. Good for images, not so much for […] Read More Happy Birthday Chrome: Celebrating 15 years, your favorite browser gets a massive redesign You know how we’ve been covering the Chrome browser’s Material You redesign a lot over the past few months? Well, there’s a reason that Google has been holding off on an official announcement – today is Chrome’s 15th birthday! With that being said, the tech giant dropped a massive Keyword blog post detailing all of […] Read More My favorite addition to the ChromeOS 116 out-of-box experience (OOBE) Generally speaking, the out-of-box experience (OOBE) for Chromebooks has been a solid onboarding walkthrough, helping new and existing Chromebook users alike in finding their way around the most basic parts of the initial setup for a new device. And its utility has grown over the years, going from a simplified Wi-Fi connection helper and account […] Read More Huge savings on a huge Chromebook: $200 off the Acer 317 There are big Chromebooks and then there are BIG Chromebooks. The Acer Chromebook 317 falls into the latter category, coming in at 17.3-inches and earning the title of one of the largest Chromebooks you can buy. We had hands on with this device quite some time ago, and the one thing I remember about my […] Read More The Google Play Movies & TV app for Android TV will go away next month Google is axing the Play Movies & TV app on Android TV come October 5, 2023. You’ve got about a month left to get your last binge-watches in. But don’t freak out—your movie and TV collections aren’t vanishing. They’re just moving to the Shop tab on Android TV, and you can still buy or rent […] Read More Testing the new Lacros browser on ChromeOS Flex: it works! [VIDEO] Not too long ago, we repurposed a Surface Laptop SE – the proposed “Chromebook Killer” from Microsoft – and turned it into a functional Chromebook with the assistance of ChromeOS Flex. If you’ve not read up on this effort from Google, let me catch you up. ChromeOS Flex is essentially a version of ChromeOS designed […] Read More Everyone's wearing Shorts: Play Store adds video clips to promote games and apps The Google Play Store is getting a YouTube Shorts-style video carousel at the top of its homepage. I bet you didn’t wake up expecting to read that, did you? According to a new Keyword Blog post, the company is officiating “The Play Report,” a pilot video series that dives into the apps and games you […] Read More The latest Pixel 8 Pro "leak" doesn't feel like an accident this time around We’re less than a month away from Google’s next hardware event, scheduled for October 4th. It’s old news by this point that we’re expecting the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro alongside the new, updated Pixel Watch 2 as well. Although the rumor mill has been churning out leaks and speculations for months at […] Read More LG and Cameyo partner to simplify app delivery with ChromeOS Flex devices In a move that promises to significantly simplify enterprise computing, LG Business Solutions USA and Cameyo have teamed up to offer a bundled ChromeOS solution for businesses. This comprehensive bundle aims to eliminate the need for complex and costly virtual desktops while providing seamless access to limitless legacy applications—be it Windows, Linux, SaaS, or internal […] Read More Your Chromebook's launcher may soon let you find things faster with a filter option Recently, we reported the the Everything launcher on your Chromebook – yes, that search key on your keyboard – was set to receive widgets for diagnostics like battery, RAM and more. Now, per C2 Productions, who posted on X, a new filter icon will appear to the right of your search bar, allowing you to […] Read More Here are 2 post-Labor Day Chromebook deals that are still insanely great If you were on the hunt for a great, new Chromebook and missed out on the quite-fantastic Labor Day Chromebook deals in the past couple days, know that I’m empathetic. I obviously can’t fix the fact that you missed those deals, but I can offer a bit of comfort by offering up a couple absolutely […] Read More Chrome's Side Panel customization will soon let you search for new wallpapers to use (Canary) According to @cajl_jbmm, who posted a screenshot on X of a new and upcoming feature in Chrome, a side panel wallpaper search tool could be on its way for you to get the most out of personalizing your browser. Currently, it’s being showcased on Chrome Canary 118.0.2986. For those unfamiliar, opening Chrome’s new tab page […] Read More A low-cost Macbook is reportedly in the works to take on Chromebooks A recent report by Digitimes (via 9to5 Mac) has started a new rumor that Apple is developing a new, low-cost MacBook aimed primarily at Chromebooks in the education market. While this is an almost-laughable claim with little evidence in the production supply chain, the mere suggestion has at least made for some interesting discussion already. […] Read More The amazing Acer Chromebook 516 GE is down to its lowest-ever price for Labor Day If you’ve been around this site for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard me go on and on about the Acer Chromebook 516 GE. From the build quality to the screen to the keyboard/trackpad to the internals, this big Chromebook gets so much right about the overall UI/UX equation. It’s so good that I […] Read More The fantastic Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is at one of its lowest-ever prices today Of the current Chromebooks on the market, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 and Duet 5 go on sale as regularly as any. The deals have been so frequent, in fact, that I’d tell most people to never buy either of these devices at full MSRP unless absolutely necessary. Generally, the Duet 3 drops by $100 […] Read More This Labor Day deal on the ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip borders on ridiculous The ASUS Chromebook CM34 Flip arrived in our office at a very, very strange time. Right in the midst of some personnel changes and Joe’s trip oveseas, the CM34 Flip showed up and simply begged to be opened up. After all, that’s what Chrome Unboxed is all about, right? But with no cameras around and […] Read More Your Nest Aware subscription just got more expensive – here's what you need to know Nest Aware, Google’s subscription service for your cameras, doorbells, smart displays, and more, is getting a price hike soon. The service gives you 30 days of video history, intelligent alerts for familiar faces, and even notifications for things like smoke or carbon monoxide alarms. However, instead of costing you $6 a month, it’s going up […] Read More Your Chromebook is getting native OneDrive integration in the Files app (Canary) In the past, we created a walkthrough for getting Office 365 up and running on your Chromebook. Many businesses and schools use ChromeOS, and want access to their Office files. While using Google Docs with its new native editing is much better than it used to be, being able to access said files directly without […] Read More The Chrome Cast 237: Chromebook Plus (X) models and Google's 10/4 hardware event This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by discussing the leaks of upcoming Chromebook Plus (formerly known as Chromebook X) models that appeared for a short time in the Chromium Repositories. With a handful of existing devices making the cut and at least 4 brand-new Chromebooks on the way for the Chromebook Plus program, […] Read More Google removes Chrome's handy 'Click to Call' feature for some reason For years, Google Chrome’s Click to Call feature has been a convenient tool for users juggling between their desktop and smartphone. With a simple right-click, the feature allowed users to send a phone number from their desktop browser to their smartphone and quickly place a call. But in a bit of a surprising move, we’ve […] Read More New Chromebook Perk offers three free months of Nvidia GeForce NOW Priority membership If you own a Chromebook, you’re likely no stranger to the idea of “Chromebook Perks”. You know, those deals for new Chromebook users that we write about literally all the time? Yeah, those. Well, you’ll be happy to hear that there’s another gaming perk for you to claim! John Maletis, Vice President of ChromeOS at […] Read More Chrome now has a 'Copy Video Frame' option for vastly improved video screenshots If you’ve ever struggled to snag the perfect frame from a video playing in your browser, Google has just rolled out a feature for Chrome that will make this a far simpler task moving forward: Copy Video Frame. This new feature allows users to right-click on a paused video and instantly copy the frame in […] Read More For better or worse, the YouTube Music comment section is officially rolling out Based on our previous knowledge that a comments section would be coming to the YouTube Music app, we’re now officially seeing this feature roll out on Android and iOS. Essentially, updating the app in the Play Store will now reveal a ‘comments’ icon in the Now Playing screen along with a rail of other options […] 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. 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