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  1. J

    Install ChromeOS (desktop) to Android Smartphone?

    I want to wipe Android off my smartphone, and install ChromeOS instead. Possible?
  2. Windroid

    Chrome OS / Chromebooks

    Folks: What are your thoughts on Chrome OS and Chromebooks? And do you use Chrome OS yourself?
  3. Android News

    Google patents a motorized Chromebook hinge that can open itself

    Google has patented a motorized Chromebook hinge that is capable of opening itself, according to new documents discovered at the USPTO.
  4. Android News

    Both Samsung and ASUS working on high-end Chromebooks

    A new report suggests the Pixelbook is about to have some high-end Chromebook competition from Samsung and ASUS.
  5. Android News

    ASUS Chromebook Flip C101 now available to pre-order for $299

    ASUS has made the refresh of its Chromebook Flip model available for pre-order. The Chromebook can be used in laptop or tablet mode and supports Android apps out of the box.
  6. Android News

    Pixelbook is Google's new Chromebook with a pen

    Droid Live has revealed the Pixelbook is Google's next premium Chromebook, featuring a Pixelbook Pen. It will start at $1,199.
  7. Android News

    Chromebooks may get text notifications soon

    A new option called SMS Connect seems to hint that Chromebooks will be getting the ability to read text notifications soon.
  8. Android News

    Google reveals another education-focused Chromebook, this time from HP

    Google has quietly announced a new HP convertible Chromebook geared toward education called the Chromebook x360 11 G1 Education edition.
  9. Android News

    Samsung's Chromebook Plus is available on the Google Store for $449 with a $20 of Google Play credit

    The Samsung Chromebook Plus is now listed on the Google Store along with a $20 Google Play credit when purchased for $449. The Chromebook features support for Android Apps through Google Play and has a stylus for drawing on the touch screen.
  10. Android News

    Microsoft's Windows 10 Cloud could be their answer to the Chromebook

    Google's Chromebook devices have been killing it in the budget consumer and educational markets and it seems Microsoft is working on a competitor. The platform could be called Windows 10 Cloud and it is rumored that it could compete with Chromebooks on a performance and price level.
  11. Android News

    How to: Allow extensions in Incognito mode on your Chromebook

    Jerry from Android Central has published a tutorial on how to enable extensions when using Incognito Mode on your Chromebook, while explaining why you want to.
  12. Android News

    Deal: Get a Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook for only $179

    The Lenovo ThinkPad 13 is one of the Chromebooks slated to get Android app support soon and for today only, Amazon has knocked $80 off the price of the notebook. You can snag it for only $180.
  13. Android News

    The Acer R13 Chromebook now has Android apps through the Chrome OS Beta Channel

    The Acer R13 is the latest Chromebook to get support for Android apps. To get support for Google Play and Android apps, the Acer R13 has to be running on the Chrome OS Beta Channel. If your Acer R13 is not running on the Beta Channel, you can switch by going to Settings > About Chrome OS > More...
  14. Android News

    Here are some of the best Chromebook apps

    The folks at Android Central have put together a list of the best applications you can get for your Chromebook from the Chrome Web Store.
  15. Android News

    Samsung releases the Chromebook Pro and includes an S Pen

    Samsung has quietly released a new Chromebook on the market. The Samsung Chromebook Pro comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and features a stylus which has been dubbed "PEN". Currently, the new Chromebook can be preordered for $499, but the company has yet to...
  16. Android News

    Chromebook Pixel 2 gets Android apps in latest Chrome OS stable release

    Android apps have been available on the Acer Chromebook R11 and the ASUS Chromebook Flip for a few days thanks to the recent release of version 53 of ChromeOS on the stable channel. The Chromebook Pixel 2 has had access to Android apps on the beta channel, but today the stable channel was...
  17. Android News

    Google pauses automatic updates for select Chromebooks due to a critical bug

    Some Chromebook users have been unable to update their devices past version 49 of Chrome OS and Google has confirmed this is because of a critical bug. Affected devices include the Lenovo N22 11.6, Acer Chromebook R11, Sanance / Chromebook 14, Asus Chromebook C300SA and ThinkPad 11e Chromebook...
  18. Android News

    Google releases a list of Chromebooks that will be able to run Android apps

    Today, Google confirmed that a select number of Chromebooks would be able to run Android applications when the feature rolls out later in the year. For those who are wondering which Chromebooks can run them, Google has put together a complete list on their support page.
  19. Android News

    Early access footage showing Android apps running on a Chromebook

    We know Google is preparing to launch Google Play applications and games on Chrome OS later this year. The Verge was able to get early access to a Chromebook that had this feature already on it and now we get a look at how things will work.
  20. Android News

    Chromebook sales overtake Macs for the first time in the US

    Google mentioned Chromebooks have been a huge success. The Verge reports that the IDC has revealed metrics about Chromebook performance for the first time. The company confirmed that there were more Chromebooks sold in the US than Mac computers. This is the first time that has ever happened...
  21. Android News

    HP and Google introduce a more affordable Pixel-like Chromebook

    The Chromebook Pixel is a very nice piece of hardware and probably the best Chromebook on the market, but it's also very expensive. For those who want the style and quality without the big price tag, Google and HP have come up with a nice alternative. It's a 13-inch notebook, and there will be 2...
  22. Android News

    Google launches a new page to help you find a Chromebook that is perfect for you

    Chromebooks are great desktop replacements for some people and Google wants to help you find the right one for your needs. There's a new Find Yours page on the Google Chromebook website that will let you set a number of filters to help you find the Chromebook that suits your needs.
  23. Android News

    Google details accessibility improvements in Chrome OS, Android and more

    Google has been placing more emphasis on building and improving accessibility features for users of Android, Chrome OS and the web. The company wrote about some of the things coming in a blog post today, such as being able to navigate your Android phone with your voice alone.
  24. Android News

    Acer's 14-inch Chromebook delivers a premium aluminum chassis for just $299

    Acer has revealed their latest 14-inch Chromebook. The Chromebook comes in at $299 for the most expensive model, with a full aluminum body, 1080p 14-inch display, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage doing the heavy lifting. The non-premium model offers a 1,366 x 768 display, as little as 2GB of RAM...
  25. Android News

    ASUS Announces a Smart Home Gateway and a Rugged Chromebook for Classrooms

    At CES 2016, ASUS has announced a pair of products for the new year. Firstly is a smart gateway for the home that uses Google's Brillo platform and the Weave communication protocol. Secondly is a rugged Chromebook that is aimed at classrooms around the world. The device is called the C202 and...