Sentences with phrase «for chromebooks»

Over the past few weeks, we've been hearing murmurs about Google dropping its Nexus brand name for its flagship Android devices in favor of the Pixel label, which it uses for its Chromebooks.

With an I / O session entitled «Android Apps for Chromebooks and Large Screen Devices,» we're expecting Google to provide more detail.

The Pro is even packed with an Intel Core m3 processor with Intel HD Graphics so it's a little more powerful than your typical Chromebook (the Chromebook Plus features a slightly less powerful OP1 hexa - core CPU that was designed specifically for Chromebooks), but all that comes at a price as the Chromebook Pro is not the most inexpensive laptop either.

As is typical for chromebooks, the Ctrl and Alt keys are enlarged to compensate for the lack of Windows / Command keys.

Announcements include public availability of Cardboard Expeditions, Google Cast for Education, quiz support with automatic grading in Google Forms, and new creative apps for Chromebooks.

The latest Google Home app has confirmed that Google Assistant will be launching soon for Chromebooks.

Google's Chromebooks have been popular with some consumers because of their cheap prices, which give anyone looking for a web - focused computing experience access to a dependable machine, even though Google's desktop operating system isn't exactly on par with Microsoft's Windows or Apple's OS X. For many PC buyers, Chromebooks aren't even an option due to their limitations, but the fact that Google and its partners are selling them for low prices might be one reason to root for Chromebooks even if you don't want one.

That may not seem like much, but it's actually the norm for chromebooks.

There's a ton of momentum for Chromebooks and we are very committed to Chrome OS.

Another feature that may prove problematic for Chromebooks is the lack of physical memory.

Unfortunately, Google's own statements do not categorically deny a phase - out of its operating system for Chromebooks, instead fueling further speculation that Chrome OS and the Chromium project it is based on will eventually fade away.

Microsoft now provides a version of Skype that works directly in a browser, and even works for Chromebooks.

Taking things further still, Videolabs has also added support for Samsung's DeX dock and improved support for Chromebooks that allow Android apps.

These affordable devices are comparable to what school districts would be paying for Chromebooks.

Microsoft Office's journey with Chrome OS has been a rocky one, but it now appears that the entire productivity suite is finally available for all Chromebooks.

This might be a better option for Chromebooks when they're not plugged into an electrical outlet, especially on models with smaller batteries.

It does exactly what you'd think... simple network testing and troubleshooting for Chromebooks and Chrome OS.

In the latest version of Chrome OS (53), one million Android apps are now available for Chromebooks through the Google Play store.

These six Android apps for Chromebooks can transform your Chromebook into an Android tablet with just a simple download.

All of this is enabled by the OP processor designed specifically for Chromebooks.

For Chromebooks that do have this feature, though, Google and OEMs don't advertise how to adjust its brightness level.

But the app story for Chromebooks isn't quite as rosy as Google would have you believe.

Wine is desktop software, and there isn't a version of Wine designed for Chromebooks... but there are workarounds.

There's purportedly a Pixelbook set to be announced, the successor to Google's Chromebook Pixel that could set a high bar for Chromebooks (albeit at a rumored $ 1,000 + price point).

IDC analysts have confirmed with The Verge that «Chrome OS overtook Mac OS in the US in terms of shipments,» noting that the heaviest market for Chromebooks remains education systems targeting the K - 12 demographic.

At its I / O developer conference in May, Google announced its plans to bring support for Android apps to Chrome OS; it subsequently launched Google Play on the platform's developer channel for Chromebooks in June.

So the recent news that Office Mobile for Android apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote) would be available for Chromebooks, initially in preview, was welcome.

As for Chromebooks, the report says they will receive a new, as of yet undetermined name.

It shows new potential for Chromebooks, and new freedom for Google products formerly stuck on small, limited smartphones and tablets.

Microsoft still thinks it can beat Google in the classroom, marketing four new Windows 10 and Windows 10 S devices from Lenovo and JP as powerful alternatives for Chromebooks.

It took a while for Chromebooks to become as flexible as their Windows counterparts, but it's been worth the wait.

That's a big lure for general consumers, as well as the education market, which is a major industry for Chromebooks.

The app ecosystem for Chromebooks is evolving.

For those reasons, this Chromebook Flip replaces the Acer Chromebook 14 as our Editors» Choice for chromebooks.

Android apps available on your Android smartphone will also be supported on the Pixelbook, which makes the Chromebook a lot more useful, as it'll have many more apps to choose from than the relatively fewer apps specifically designed for Chromebooks.

Pixel - branded products have been known to come with the best design and materials possible for a device which we've seen previously for the Chromebooks and a tablet.

Given that fingerprints scanners are now commonly found embedded into even mid-range smartphones and laptops, it certainly make sense for Chromebooks to offer a competitive security option.

You'll need to choose a project developed specially for Chromebooks.

Schools have emerged as an unexpected bastion for Chromebooks.

There have also been good signs for Chromebooks in business, so expect to see Google - powered laptops gain even more momentum in 2015.

Don't forget to leave a comment below to let us know what you think of the upcoming Android app support for Chromebooks here and there.

This is a brand that Google has already used previously for Chromebooks and for the Android tab.

This feature may sound like it's strictly for Chromebooks, but if you use an Android - based TV box or pair a Bluetooth keyboard with your phone or tablet, it'll certainly be a welcome change.

A pre-release version of Chrome OS has recently been spotted, tipping Nougat integration for Chromebooks that brings over multi-window functionality and desktop - style Android apps.

Google hinted at Assistant support for Chromebooks in October 2017, when the Google Home app included Chromebooks in the compatibility section for Chat with your Assistant.

Google has also confirmed Android support for all Chromebooks released in 2017, while Samsung promised that its Chromebook Plus and Pro will be able to support Android apps from the Google Playstore.

As you might expect, Chrome plays nicely with Google Cloud Printing (the default printing method for Chromebooks).

When Google announced a few years ago that it would offer at least 5 years of software updates for Chromebooks and Chromeboxes, that seemed like good news.

As for Chromebooks, the report says they will receive a new, as of yet undetermined name.

Developers are going to have access to a new SDK that will allow them to augment their existing apps to optimize them for Chromebooks.