Tag: Rumors

LG to release a set of Chrome OS devices?

LG has been an amazing competitor in the mobile industry, but are they ready to step into the personal computer world? Recent rumors suggest they are ready to start making Chromebooks!

Babel launching as Google Hangouts

We might have Babel’s official name now – Google Hangouts. That is not the only piece of information we got, though, so come in and read the latest Babel rumors!

Samsung to release an upgraded Chromebook soon?

The Samsung Chromebook has been the most successful Chrome OS device so far. It only makes sense that Samsung would continue to follow a similar path for upcoming Chromebooks, and it seems the Korean manufacturer might be planning to release a direct successor. Recent Chromium code has been showing a device code-named “Daisy_Spring”. This device […]

Google Babel leaks, displays what it could look like in Gmail

Google’s unified messaging service has been the topic of interest around here these past few weeks. The services promises to integrate Google’s messaging services, resulting in a product that offers the best of all. Rumors indicate that this will come to Gmail, as well, and today’s leaks may be proof of that. These images come […]

Google Now shows up in Chrome Canary – solid evidence that it’s coming

We have been hearing rumors about Android’s Google Now coming to Chrome, but today we have some solid evidence of the service’s existence. Google Now has shown up as an experimental feature in Google Chrome Canary! If you haven’t heard of Chrome Canary, it is a version of Google Chrome that is purely meant for […]

Rumored Google “Babel” unified messaging service gets detailed

Rumors of a unified messaging service from Google have been present since February, but the rumor mill started spinning at full speed recently. Reports and rumors have been hinting at a possible name. It was believed to be “Babble” at first, but more details have emerged with a much more reasonable name and details about […]

Google opening its own physical retail stores this year [RUMOR]

New rumors of Google retail stores being in the works have been arousing, but the most recent is the only one that gives us more hope that this will come to fruition. These physical stores are said to be currently being planned and the first ones will be opened to the public this holiday season. […]

Chrome’s upcoming Message Center will have a Quiet Mode

François Beaufort has become one of our most important sources for upcoming Chrome features. The developer is always finding bits and pieces of new Chrome goodies and displaying them for the world to see. He is always giving us just a small taste of what is to come, though. As if he just wants to […]

New Chromebook Pixel discoveries: Ivy Bridge processor, LTE data, and more

While we are still not sure about the Chromebook Pixel’s existence, there is enough evidence to say something fishy (or “jellyfishy”) is going on at Google’s headquarters. We have been hearing of a touchscreen Chromebook for a long time, and bits of code suggest that the Pixel (codenamed Link), or a similar device is in […]

Chrome OS document hints at Chromebook Pixel’s existence

This week’s Chroembook Pixel rumor was easily the most exciting story for any Chrome fan. The story behind the leak was also the fishiest we have seen in a while, leading many of us to believe it could have been a fake (albeit a very professional one). It only takes a bit of evidence to […]

Upcoming “Puppy” Chrome OS device to have Tegra 4 chipset [RUMOR]

Proof of a Chrome OS device codenamed “Puppy” has shown up in Google’s Chromium code base. We are not sure whether this device will be a Chromebox or a Chromebook (or anything else, really), but there is one slight bit that has us raising our eyebrows. Said device is being tested with a Dalmore T114 […]

Amazing Google Chromebook Pixel leaked – real or fake? [VIDEO]

What may look like a carefully crafted concept video has the Chrome community jumping out of their seats. Mainly because it is a very well made video and because we have been hearing rumors of Google planning to release a touchscreen Chromebook. This could very well be our first look at such device. The leaked […]

Chrome OS Notification Center revealed, unified messaging service takes a peek

Earlier rumors of Google Now coming to Chrome have evolved. Now we know a new notification center is in the works and developer François Beaufort is giving us a first look at it. As aesthetically pleasing as Google Now, this new center seems to mix notifications from multiple services. It looks like we have Google […]

HP Pavillion Chromebook leaked

HP seems to be ready to bring a new Chromebook to the market, joining the plethora of manufacturers that have been jumping in the club lately. We normally don’t hold our breath on rumors and leaks, but you know you have something to look forward to when the manufacturer is the one who leaks content. […]

Google to launch its very own touchscreen Chromebook?

Rumors of a touchscreen Chromebook made by Google have started to hit the inter webs, making for much excitement among Chrome fans. The Chinese source, Commercial Times, states that Taiwanese Compal Electronics will be in charge of production while Wintek will be taking care of the device’s touch panels. Quite a shock, right? The idea […]

Acer said to release second-generation Chromebook by October

Chromebooks already have low sales numbers, so it is no surprise that a less popular manufacturer like Acer would have a harder time selling Chrome OS laptops. Acer’s AC700 was not the most popular, with reviewers bashing its shortcomings left and right, but the manufacturer is not quite ready to give up just yet. According […]