Google I / O 2016: date and place

The date is already confirmed, Google I/O 2016 will take place between 18 and 20 May at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Montan View, San Francisco.

What will we see at Google I/O 2016?

Android N

We have already written a great article about new operating system Android N. Speaking briefly, we are waiting for new notifications menu, quick settings menu and other features.

Virtual reality

There are two main rumors about virtual reality projects related to Google.

The first one talks about a new virtual reality glasses that will compete with Samsung Gear VR. Google has already launched its affordable Cardboard glasses, but this year could launch a more serious device with lenses and improved sensors.

The second rumor says that Google intends to improve Android for virtual reality applications. Whatever it means, we expect that virtual reality will soon become part of our lives.

Chrome OS

Chrome OS may become the center of attention at Google I/O 2016. The latest rumors suggest a complete unification with Android, portable and mobile merger would create an experience never seen before.

The representative of Google have denied these rumors, however it is well known that both systems have long been in talks. In addition, the lines between hardware devices are increasingly blurred, Pixel C, for example, is more netbook than previous tablets Google, so it’s not unreasonable to think that Google is working on something new.

Android Wear

Modern smartwatches work almost without the help of smartphones but what is expected of them is still a mystery. Google could announce further improvements in voice control, more gesture controls and perhaps new devices.

In addition, we know that Android Wear is compatible with iOS since 2015, so we should not be surprised if this year Android Wear will be compatibility with Windows Phone.

Internet of Things

When Google purchased Nest for $3.2 billion in 2014, they were interested in expanding the market of Internet of things.

In 2015, Google took a step in this direction when it announced its Project Brillo – an operating system designed to facilitate the development of specific applications for this sector.

Also in 2015 Google launched OnHub: a pair of router solutions for Wi-Fi that produced in collaboration with Asus TP-Link and in order to provide better and faster Internet access.

In other words, Google has three main pillars to provide solutions for future new internet technologies: Nest, new devices, routers and its own operating system.

Project Ara

We’ve been listening to Project Ara modular phone Google since 2013, but we are still waiting for its release. In 2015, the company expected to launch a trial version but the project was delayed and eventually launch was canceled.

The official Twitter page of Project Ara confirmed that device will go on sale in 2016 somewhere in the United States. We expect more details of this project in Google I/O 2016.

Nexus 7 (2016)

7-inch tablet Google, Nexus 7, was launched for the first time in 2012 with the collaboration of ASUS. The latest rumors suggest the return of tablet in 2016 with new friend of Google – Huawei.

It is expected that Nexus 7 (2016) will have a metal body and a lower price than Pixel C, while the screen remains the same size – 7 inches.

New messaging application

Some rumors suggest that Montan View giant plans to launch a new messaging application. The main difference from other messengers on the market is artificial intelligence that uses bots to answer questions.

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Feature of the new Chromebook from Lenovo

This new Chromebook from Lenovo is based on the “cloud” operating system from Google. The price of the new Chromebook from Lenovo is 180 USD (per usual configuration). The release will take a few weeks – in October.

On a single battery, charge device operates up to 8 hours in active mode.

The new Chromebook from Lenovo has an 11.6-inch display with a resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels. For an adequate level of performance meets the 2-core processor Intel Celeron N2840 (Bay Trail). The nominal clock frequency of 2.16 GHz chip, and the maximum – 2.58 GHz.

As a graphics accelerator uses Intel HD Graphics. As for memory, there is a flash drive 16GB. Few places? In the presence of microSD card slot up to 32 GB.

In addition officially supports 4 GB of RAM.

Once on board the installed Bluetooth 4.0, 2 microphones, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, webcam 1 MT connector HDMI, stereo speakers, as well as USB 2.0 and USB 3.0.

Lenovo Chromebook 100S on IFA 2015 from HDblog.it:

It weighs 1.2 kg unit (with dimensions of 300 by 209 by 19.9 mm).

And another novelty, the new Chromebook from Lenovo has an interesting design and normal features. But it would be a little better performance, but what do you want for $ 180.

Source: androidauthority

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Feature of the new hybrid notebook from Acer

The model hybrid notebook Chromebook R11 running an operating system Chrome OS. The main difference between the device from its competitors – the device easily transformed from a notebook into a tablet (and vice versa).

The release of the hybrid notebook from Acer will take a few weeks – in October. It should be a hybrid of 299 US dollars.

The hybrid notebook Chromebook R11 has the 11-inch screen attached to the body with special hinges. The hinges allow you to choose any form factor (including the configuration of the “tent”). The display resolution is 1366 by 768 pixels. The touchpad can recognize up to 10 simultaneous touches.

Thickness Chromebook R11 is equal to 19.2 mm. As for the channel built-in speaker, with the transformation they change automatically. Conveniently. It weighs 1.25 kg unit.

On board, there is a port USB 3.0, the processor Intel Celeron, 4 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and SSD of 32 GB.

In short, the new hybrid notebook has good performance characteristics and attractive appearance. Other characteristics are not indicated.

Source: slashgear

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It called the device Chromebook Flip C100. In fact – it’s a transformer. When instead of a portable computer need a “pill”, simply bend back the keyboard.

Feature of Chromebook transformer

Another key feature of Chromebook transformer – a decent battery life. Without charging a gadget costs up to 9 hours. Not bad for such a compact solution.

The product offers a 10-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels. The touch screen that supports up to 10 touches.

An adequate level of performance provides 4-core chip Rockchip 3288-C. He works with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. As for memory, is available from 2 to 4 GB of RAM (depending on configuration).

Also on board there is a card reader, Bluetooth 4.1, HD-camera, SSD 16GB, micro-HDMI connector and two ports USB 2.0. In the role of the operating system is a «cloud» Chrome OS.

Housing in Chromebook Flip C100 metal (thickness 15.45 mm).

An interesting device. The basic version of Chromebook transformer will cost $ 249 (“elder” – at $ 299).

Source: gizchina

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Google has released the second generation of the reference Chromebooks that foreign media have already named competitor submitted a few days ago Apple Macbook. Both devices are their own vision of a mobile PC Google and Apple. In this new model Pixel possesses a large number of ports and has several other advantages.

A year after the release of aluminum laptop with a display of high-definition Chromebook Pixel Google Inc. unveiled the second generation. Foreign media has dubbed his competitor announced a few days ago Apple Macbook. Chromebook Pixel – is what the corporation sees “Chromebooks” notebooks based on Chrome OS.

New Chromebook Pixel looks the same as a laptop first generation, presented at the end of February 2013 From Macbook his native aluminum body, “island” keyboard with backlit screen with a higher resolution and interface USB Type-C. In the two-port 2 Pixel USB Type-C, whereas only one Macbook. Furthermore, the model is equipped with a card reader SD (in the new “MacBook” it either).

Diagonal screen Pixel 2 is about 13 inches (12.85 inches) and its resolution – 2560 x 1700 pixels. This combination provided a resolution at 249 ppi. It is slightly larger than the Macbook (226 ppi).

Chromebook Pixel 2 slightly thicker Macbook (2 mm) and significantly heavier. Its weight is 1.5 kg compared to 920 g for a new laptop Apple. Computer from Google even heavier 13.3-inch MacBook Air – 150 g

The benefits of Pixel 2 can also be attributed to the manufacturer the battery life – up to 12 hours. This value corresponds to the index 13.3-inch Macbook Air. In turn, the new ready MacBook on battery is not more than 10 hours.

New Chromebook Pixel

Another advantage is that the screen Pixel 2 – touchscreen. Apple has yet touch panels are not equipped with their laptops.

Laptop put on sale in the US at $ 999

Chromebook Pixel 2 comes with the operating system Google Chrome OS. It is oriented to work with the services Google – Gmail, «Contact», «Calendar», Google Docs, and others. The user can set the web application from a specialized store Chrome Web Store and launch applications for Android. Interact with the service through a web browser Chrome. The system is equipped with voice control. Users simply say “OK, Google” to start the search. Entering a search query can also be done voice. Similar opportunities exist in Chrome on other platforms.

Presentation of the new Chromebook Pixel

Pixel 2 is equipped with Intel Core i5 processor with a frequency of 2.2 GHz or i7 2.4 GHz (Broadwell), 8 or 16 GB of RAM, SSD capacity of 32 or 64 GB, Bluetooth adapter and Wi-Fi. Mobile communication module is not provided. Connect your laptop to an external display, you can use the optional adapter with USB-C to DisplayPort, or HDMI. Small built-in storage capacity due to the concept of Chrome OS, that most of the user data stored in the cloud Google.

Chromebook Pixel 2 went on sale in the US for $ 999 and $ 1,299, and depending on the configuration. On sale in other countries, the company did not report.

Source: TheVerge

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Here is an review of the new representative of the ruler Chromebook’s. Chromebook ASUS C200 features an attractive design and comfortable size, long battery life and, of course, a nice price.

Chromebooks in our area is not very popular, maybe because manufacturers believe that our people are not ready to consider in buying the device to not quite his usual OS. If you ask the reader to imagine his distant relative of the technology, it is desirable to have aged, with a laptop, you probably appear before the eyes of a man with an old picture noutom, which he gave in order to enable it to communicate with you via video and read the news. But why would he give an old, decrepit laptop with Windows, when you can buy a new, inexpensive Chromebook with simple and clear operating system, background updates, and without much of hemorrhoids? In any case do not want to say that Chromebooks are designed for this type of people, CA he has a pretty wide, I just gave one example.

Earlier this year, being a user MacBook Pro 15″, I seriously considered the Chromebook as a typewriter, which will not take up much space in your backpack. As a result, I became the owner of such devices from Samsung, the experience of using it I was rather negative, and all because the device is clearly not enough power. But the Chrome OS left a positive impression, though, and consider it even for frequent work with documents, I would not, let alone the more serious problem and you should not stutter. As a result, I Chromebook gathering dust on the shelf and I even deliberate about selling it, especially after I bought the MacBook Air 13″, which is not much weight on it more, but watch out for the development of Chrome OS is also interesting to me, especially in the the period when it come first Android-application, so I gladly took a test C200 from ASUS and is willing to share their impressions of him.

Let’s start with the fact that ASUS has introduced two models – the C200 and C300, they differ only in screen sizes and dimensions are the same characteristics. We have to review the junior model with a screen 11.6″, the eldest has a display size of 13″. To begin with – about the assembly of the device.

Chromebook comes in a plain black cardboard box, suitcase, opened you will see the packed carefully our todayís and little instruction in the lower compartment of the box is the charger. In truth, the dimensions of the box makes one think that the package will be richer, but in fact put here only the most necessary. Separately, I want to compliment the charger, which turned out very compact.

Design and Ergonomics – Chromebook ASUS C200

Turning to the most Chromebook ASUS C200, I want to start with the front of the device, the screen of the laptop, as I wrote earlier, has a diagonal of 11.6″ surrounds a pretty big black frame with inserts for pads that prevent scratches on top of the camera is with LED and microphone at the bottom of the frame logo ASUS.

Hinge device has a large angle, allowing you to keep your back straight when using the laptop for a low table. Very close to the hinge are cooler and dynamics – one of the features of the model, which distinguishes ASUS. Cover Chromebook’s painted in eye-catching black color and is made of plastic of which are good tactile feel, it easily collects fingerprints, but they wiped off easily. In the upper right corner is a distinctive visual feature of all Chromebooks – logo Chrome, and the center of the logo producer. When you open the lid she pulls a part of a keyboard, which is very pleasing, is rarely found in budget laptops.

Itself a keyboard part is made of silvery plastic, it is slightly curved on the sides and looks very cool. The keypad is made of the same plastic as the frame of the display. Looks a little cheap, but felt nice. For those who are not familiar with the keyboard on Chromebook’s, I will say that it is slightly different from the usual  PC’s, the main difference lies in the function keys. Go through the procedure, which is responsible for what – esc, keys back and forth to navigate Chrome, update page, full-screen, multi-tasking menu, two buttons adjust the brightness, three to adjust the volume and mute switch button next to which is the indicator. Yet you will not find the key Caps Lock, instead here is the search button, but do not be afraid, the settings can be returned back caps, although I during use Chromebook rather keep everything in its place.

The keyboard is very comfortable, the key travel is comfortable and soft, pleasant sound. Typing on it is not only pleasant, but also effectively, during use, I feel it deeply, that was bang on the keys quickly and accurately even when compared to this keyboard with the one that stands in the MacBook Air. With great pleasure I am writing on it now for the review. If your usage scenario involves a set of large amounts of text, then Chromebook ASUS C200 you will not regret it.

The touchpad in this Chromebook’s also turned out good, the place under the touchpad did not save, so it turned out pretty great for a notebook of this size, which undoubtedly had a positive impact on the comfort of use. According to him nicely slides a finger, so to scroll and perform other gestures on the trackpad it will be convenient. With a click of the same problems no clicks occur precisely and without squeaks internal parts. In addition to the usual two-finger scrolling up / down you can navigate through the browser, switching to page back and forth. Trehpaltsevymi gestures, you can switch between the tabs and menu call multitasking. On either side of the trackpad are stickers from ASUS and Intel Inside – though exactly would have stuck.

Move to the side faces of the device. On the left side at the Chromebook ASUS C200 is a connector for charging with indicator, HDMI output, USB 3.0, the slot for a MicroSD card and a standard headphone jack and a microphone.

Right side a little poorer, there is a hole under the Kensington Lock, USB 2.0 port and a connector for a microSIM card, so it can be connected to 3G internet and be online even if WiFi away. Bottom of the notebook is made of cheap plastic, cogs bolted to the main body. The assembly of the laptop is good, a keyboard part does not bend, the hinge when you change the angle of inclination does not creak.

Screen Chromebook ASUS C200

Chromebook ASUS C200 LCD display has a diagonal of 11.6″ and a resolution of 1366 x 768 resolution, the aspect ratio of 16: 9, in general, on the screen, this device is a typical representative of the ruler Chromebook’s.

As I wrote earlier, this display has a decent angle, cover glossy display. Low screen resolution much discomfort at work does not deliver, the eyes do not get tired of it. “Business card” screens cheap Chromebook’ov – terrible viewing angles, colors slightly inverituruyutsya even if you sit in front of the display and not deviate to the side, watching the film with the lights off do not expect to see a comfortable image. Even if you just lie down on the pillow and put the laptop around, the part of the image will lose its true colors. Some of the advantages are quite a large stock of brightness.

Sound – Chromebook ASUS C200

Stereo speakers are a chip of the model, they are not the best quality, but some of the most high-profile of those that heard on laptops, even appeared that while working at their primary MacBook Air I separately included music on Chromebook ASUS C200, because here the volume on head and shoulders above the laptop from Apple.

For comfortable work will be enough to twist the volume slider is slightly higher than half. But if you want to be completely disconnected from the outside world and you do not mind your ears, you can set the volume to maximum. As for sound quality, this Chromebook has a very good bass, which really felt. All other parameters are pretty average, nothing special highlight. At maximum volume begin to show a noticeable loss in quality, but the speakers do not hiss, the sound just becomes too flat.

Performance and autonomy Chromebook ASUS C200

Those who have read reviews of other Chromebook’s probably come across the idea that the characteristics of the data in the laptop is not so important, in fact it is not true. Itself, Intel i7 and 8 GB of RAM is not happening, but here’s my Chromebook from Samsung had a pretty mediocre performance due to weak ARM processor. In ASUS C200 has a processor Intel Bay Trail-M Dual Processor N2830 clocked at 2.42 GHz and 2 GB of RAM. Such parameters is enough for comfortable work in the browser.

If my old Chromebooks make podlagivaet was very simple, the device from ASUS behaves quite well. Even online video in HD resolution in MKV format, it turns without any problems. Small nuances of the work is that the laptop can consider slightly when opening a second tab or not very quickly draws heavy pages while scrolling.

With regard to autonomy, the manufacturer promises to 11 hours of the screen. And somewhere around this Chromebook ASUS C200 and works hard to give exact figures, as special software to measure the operating time is not here. But if you use the device in the morning with breaks, late evening Chromebooks already indicates the battery is low.

Soft

Chromebook ASUS C200 works on Chrome OS – a cloud operating system from Google, which is based on the browser Shrome. We at Chromebook ASUS C200 was installed 34 version of the browser, and somehow upgrade we could not, however, as the switch from beta to stable, load up to 100% and nothing happened. We’ll refer it to the fact that we have to review the test sample, in selling version of such a problem by itself should not be. Unfortunately, a bug with updating deprived us of the opportunity to tell you in detail about one of the major innovations in the Chrome OS – Android applications. Google introduced this feature at their conference I / O in June, but now in Chrome Web Store began to appear the first Android program, at the time of launch the number was only 4 pieces – Duoliguo, Evernote, Vine and Sight Words. Thus, shortly functionality Chrome OS significantly improved.

The system leaves a good impression, it is simple and convenient for daily use. Do not miss out attention to a very important point when dealing with Chromebook – are identified only 16 GB SSD storage, the system itself is very much tied up in the clouds, in addition, you will be presented with the purchase of 100 GB of storage in the cloud service Google Drive.

Results of Chromebook ASUS C200

Chromebook ASUS C200 I was very pleasantly pleased and even surprised, especially the keyboard – it’s very comfortable. I also liked the sound of the speakers, especially their volume. Chromebook ASUS C200 design is not outstanding, but neat and pretty. Performance at a good level. With this device to sit comfortably on the Internet, print large text and watch videos, despite the fact that the viewing angles could be better. For frequent work with documents, videos, photos, and other content, I would recommend taking a regular laptop. Chromebook ASUS C200 in the United States can be purchased for $ 249.

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If you try to compare the functionality of the Chromebook and Macbook, the result will certainly be known. The reality is that at the moment Chrome OS can not be compared with OS X, or from Windows over the spectrum of tasks. However, announced on the eve of Acer Chromebook 13 may well compete with Apple’s laptop by other parameters.

The new device from the Taiwanese partner Google Chromebook-available in two variations: the youngest model has 13-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 x 767 pixels, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage; the eldest is increased screen resolution up to Full-HD, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage for user data. And since we are talking about differences, for sleek model Amazon asks $ 279, and for more complete with – 379 dollars.

But what’s important: both devices are on the chip Nvidia Tegra K1, proven in the gaming tablet Nvidia Shield . This chip, in turn, not only provides a good performance and decent graphics, but also excellent endurance. Let us not beat around the bush: for a younger model claimed 13 hours on a single charge, and for the older – 11 hours. Recall that the 13-inch Macbook Air work without recharging for up to 12 hours.

In addition, the new Chromebook device looks quite nice, though not made of precious aluminum, but from a practical plastic. The thickness of the device is about 1.8 cm compared to 1.7 cm in Air, and weight it also loses slightly – about 1.5 kg vs. 1.35 kg in “apple.”

Of course, this is not a substitute for full kupertinovskomu laptop, but I’m sure that for many users Full-HD-resolution screen, the relative autonomy and a significantly lower price will play a role.

Pre-order the Acer Chromebook 13 on Amazon opened yesterday, August 12, 2014. Later, the device should go on sale in European countries such as England, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, as well as in South Africa and, most importantly.

In addition, the question “Will there be a version with a touch screen?” NVIDIA representatives have winked and said, “It’s an interesting idea.” By the way, in the video presentation also focuses on the possibility of touch-control.

For a long time I want to change my laptop, and then straight intrigued. And you?

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According to Business Korea, Samsung has at CES 2014 will introduce Chromebook processor Exynos 5 Octa 5420. Recall that in the current ARM-based chip architecture is big.LITTLE, which involves the use of four-efficient Cortex A7 cores 1.3 GHz, as well as four productive Cortex A15 1,8 GHz. Thus, depending on the load, the processor uses a different group of cores. For graphics processing in such a system meets chip Mali-T628.

Compared with the model available today Chromebook, according to preliminary information, the new version will get a 12-inch display with a resolution of 2560 × 1600 pixels. In addition, up to 3GB of RAM will increase, while the size of the built-in will be 16 or 32 GB. Among other improvements are expected port USB 3.0, and more capacious battery, capable of providing autonomy at 7:00.

These characteristics should be enough to work with the operating system Chrome OS .

More accurate performance and cost of the new Chromebook from Samsung will be known after the announcement of the device, however, according to preliminary information, the price will vary from $ 250 to $ 300.

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Assortment of U.S. company Dell is now added a laptop running Chrome OS.

Novelty called Chromebook 11, equipped with a screen diagonal of 11.6 inches and a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. As a basis the Dell chose 2-core processor Intel Celeron 2955U (1,4 GHz), which is available in 2 or 4 GB of RAM. It should be noted that a similar hardware platform is also used in the Acer Chromebooks C7.

Chromebook laptop 11 Dell is positioned as the ideal device for students. Disk subsystem novelties presented SSD 16GB. The equipment also includes wireless modules Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth (4.0), a pair of USB 3.0 ports and video output HDMI. In terms of battery manufacturer promises up to 10 hours of operation. Weight Laptop Dell Chromebook 11 is 1.3 kg.

Dell Chromebook Chromebooks 11 will be available in the first quarter of 2014, and its cost will be $ 260 and $ 300, depending on the amount of RAM.

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LG has filed with the Office of Intellectual Property in Australia, an application for registration of several trademarks, including ChromeOne, ChromeDesk and ChromeStation, which the South Korean giant in the near future plans to use for a variety of devices.

LG has plans to use the trademarks for a wide and diverse range of computing devices belonging to the “Class 9”, which includes projectors, smart phones, laptops, monitors, tablets, DVD-players, and even external HDD.

It is worth noting that at the time of the partnership between LG and Google are limited to the development and production of smartphones Nexus, while the company Samsung, HP and Acer in conjunction with the search giant is actively promoting Chromebooks.

Applications for registration of trade marks ChromeOne, ChromeDesk and ChromeStation at the moment are in a state of “accepted for review”. It is noteworthy that almost all applications filed on the same day by other companies are currently at an earlier stage in the “Indexing approved.” Perhaps, LG is trying to speed up the registration process, to have Oct. 24 at a special event in New York, ready to show the products for which the data are intended marks.

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