Google has confirmed the launch date of its Chrome operating system. They’ve pushed back the launch of Chrome OS to late fall, which means it could launch sometime in November or December. Google says they want to improve the overall user experience and give Microsoft Windows, a run for its money. Windows currently holds […]
Acer won’t show any Chrome OS netbook at Computex
Hold your horses! Acer has squashed the recent rumor surrounding a Chrome OS announcement. While they’re excited about the OS, they’ve confirmed that no Chrome OS netbook or prototype will be shown at the Computex or in “short-term”, which means we’ll have no luck of seeing it for few more weeks or couple of […]
Rumor: Acer to unveil its Chrome netbook at Computex
We do know that Acer wants to be the first vendor to offer a Chrome netbook and the first steps towards their goal will be realized at the Computex expo starting early next month. Venture Beat has heard from multiple Taiwanese sources that “Acer will launch Chrome OS devices at the Computex Taipei show”. […]
Samsung Chrome OS netbook releasing this year
Another manufacturer has confirmed to bring their Chrome OS netbook later this year. This time it’s Samsung whose Australian unit spilled the beans on its Chrome OS plans. According to Samsung Australia’s Phil Newton, their Chrome OS variant will be similar to its N210 netbook and will feature a 10.1-inch screen, 2GB RAM, Wi-Fi, […]
Acer plans Apps store, e-book reader and Chrome netbook
Two things that almost every consumer electronics manufacturer is doing these days is to develop their iteration of an App Store and an e-book reader. Acer’s not different too as Jim Wong President of IT Products division has confirmed that they’re indeed planning to launch it in middle of this year. Acer’s App Store […]
HTC working on Android, Chrome OS Tablet to take on iSlate?
It’s somewhat ironic that companies are building a product against another product that’s not got a single proof of existence but if the Australian source is to be believed, HTC has prepared few tablets with Google to take on – you guessed it right – Apple’s rumored iSlate. According to them, both companies have […]
Google Chrome OS netbook specs leaked
We heard a mention of Google preparing hardware for its Chrome OS but the rumor didn’t say anything its specs. Now an article from IBTimes claims the full specs, which, if it has an ounce of truth, could be the next powerful netbook (or smartbook). IBTimes confirms our loose speculation about ARM processor – […]
Google preparing Chrome OS branded netbook?
Nexus One’s ‘Google or not’ dilemma is far from over and here we’ve another speculation about Google working on its Chrome OS branded netbook. Arrington from TechCrunch claims that he’s heard from multiple sources bout Google requesting for proposal to a company with detailed specifications. He further claims that competing with Apple is one […]
Acer rumored to launch Chrome OS netbook in 2010
Digitimes is reporting that Acer could be the first one to launch a Chrome OS netbook. According to “industry sources” Acer has started developing the netbook and plans to launch in second half of 2010, which also happens to be the release time frame for Chrome OS. Though it’s a rumor for now, you […]
Google shows Chrome OS, makes it open-source
Expectedly, Google gave the first glimpse of its Chrome OS at the Google HQ yesterday. Sundar Pichai gave a quick demo of the OS and it does look promising. The OS, which is nothing but a browser boots in 7 seconds and enables to do most of the things like checking e-mail, chat, edit […]