by dbadmin | Nov 11, 2025 | Android, Chromebooks, Google, Google Chrome OS, News, Qualcomm, Snapdragon X
TL;DR Qualcomm is rumored to have added Android 16 support for its Snapdragon X PC chips. While it sparks hopes about Android-based PCs, there’s not enough evidence or clarity yet. One of the biggest roadblocks is the absence of proper software support, as Android...
by dbadmin | Nov 4, 2025 | Apple, Apple MacBook, Chromebooks, News
TL;DR Apple is reportedly working on a lower-cost Mac laptop that could sell well under $1,000 by using iPhone-class chips and a smaller LCD. The project signals a strategic push to compete with Chromebooks and affordable Windows laptops, especially in education,...
by dbadmin | Sep 3, 2025 | Acer, Chromebooks, News
Credit: Supplied by Acer Acer has announced the Chromebook Plus Spin 514, which is one of the most powerful Chromebooks on the market. The company has also revealed two new Chromeboxes and the Swift Air 16 lightweight Windows laptop. The Chromebook Plus Spin 514...
by dbadmin | Aug 8, 2025 | Chromebooks, Google Chrome OS, News, Steam
Steam on Chrome OS support began as a beta test in early 2022. After graduating to a beta later that year, progress slowed down. Now users are being informed that the beta is slated to end as 2026 gets started. Choosing a Chromebook over a standard PC laptop can make...
by dbadmin | Jun 23, 2025 | AI, Chromebooks, Google, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A bevy of new features are coming to Chromebook Plus laptops. These features include Select to search, Text capture, Simplify, and more. Those who get the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 will get two extra features: Smart grouping and...
by dbadmin | Apr 2, 2025 | Chromebooks, Google Chrome OS, Google Gemini, Mediatek, News
Credit: Supplied by MediaTek MediaTek has announced the Kompanio Ultra chip for Chromebooks. The chip supports Gemini, but we’ll have to wait for more details from Google next month. Otherwise, the new processor is effectively the Dimensity 9400 flagship chip with a...