Lenovo has introduced the Chromebox Micro, a device that’s smaller than most in its category. With dimensions measuring a mere 163 x 79 x 20mm (6.4″ x 3.1″ x 0.8″), this ultra-compact ChromeOS running device offers a form factor resembling two smartphones stacked on top of each other. Set to hit the market in the first quarter of 2024, the Lenovo Chromebox Micro is priced at an attractive $219 and up.

The Chromebox Micro offers an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, 8 GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC storage

Lenovo showcased this mini device positioned as an “ultra-thin and affordable media player” at the Digital Signage Experience show. The Chromebox Micro runs on an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, boasting a 6-watt, 2-core, 2-thread configuration based on the Intel Jasper Lake Architecture. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage. Encased in a fanless metal chassis, the Chromebox Micro promises silent 24/7 operation. The ventless encasing makes it resistant to dust.

The device is equipped with a thoughtful array of ports, including 2 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB Type-A, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Ethernet, and 1 x 3.5mm audio. Weighing a mere 450 grams (~1 pound), it’s designed for flexibility, with the option to mount it to the back of a display. Lenovo has further collaborated with a display maker to offer 15.6″ and 21.5″ displays tailored for use with the Chromebox Micro, featuring cut-outs in the back for easier mounting.

Although the Chromebox Micro stands out with its combination of compact size and functionality, it’s worth noting that the Asus Chromebit still holds the title of the smallest ChromeOS computer. Launched in 2015 as a $100 Chromebox-on-a-stick, the Chromebit was designed to plug directly into the HDMI port of a display. Google also reveals plans to collaborate with additional manufacturers to bring more affordable, compact, enterprise-grade Chromeboxes to the market.

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Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have been the go-to wireless technologies for connecting devices for a long time. But ultra-wideband (UWB) is emerging as the next big thing, promising high-speed data transfer. Google is now exploring the potential of ultra-wideband (UWB) for Chromebooks, with a focus on use cases such as connecting Chromebooks to each other, to phones, and to multiple devices at once.

Chrome Unboxed recently uncovered the details about UWB on Chromebooks. They came across mentions of UWB (Ultra-Wideband) in Chromium Gerrit, a tool that developers use to discuss and review changes to source code. 

In particular, Google is in the process of experimenting with UWB for various purposes on Chromebooks. These experiments involve trying out connections between Chromebooks, connections between Chromebooks and phones, and even connections involving multiple users, going beyond just one-on-one links.

Ultra-wideband for Chromebooks is still in the testing phase, so it could be a while before we see them on a ChromeOS device. However, the potential applications of UWB on Chromebooks are exciting. 

If you’re not familiar with UWB (ultra-wideband), it is a short-range wireless communication technology that is energy-efficient, versatile, and cost-effective. It can transfer data quickly, up to 675Mbps, and allows for highly accurate location tracking down to the centimeter. This is why Apple AirTags use UWB to reliably track your lost items.

Ultra-wideband technology in a Chromebook could open up new possibilities for connections. As the blog points out, it could make wireless extended displays a reality. This would be a major improvement, as it would eliminate the need for cables and make it easier to set up and use multiple displays.

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The Chromebook market has seemingly been dominated by the likes of Intel and Qualcomm, who’s chipset power a majority of the models offered by various brands. However, it appears that Samsung and AMD are looking to better compete by teaming up.

AMD turns to Samsung for next gen CPUs for Chromebooks

The news arrives from known tipster @OreXda who shared the information on Twitter. The leak claims that the chipmaking has signed a deal to use the South Korean tech giant’s semiconductor foundry. This agreement will have AMD gain access to Samsung’s advanced 4nm process technology. As of right now, the Chromebooks segment is dominated by notebooks featuring Intel and Qualcomm CPUs.

So, the move to using 4nm chips could help in making upcoming AMD powered Chromebooks more competitive in the market. Unfortunately, the leak doesn’t reveal any finer details regarding the yet to be announced chipset from AMD. At the moment, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC, has been flooded with orders for its 4nm process by various tech giants. This news also follows as Samsung pushes to expand its 4nm production capacity.

AMD signed to use Samsung Foundry 4nm pic.twitter.com/FuWFJLpvjY

— Connor / 코너 / コナー (@OreXda) May 1, 2023

The two companies are already working on the upcoming Ryzen Z1 series of chipsets that will power upcoming handheld gaming consoles like the ASUS ROG Ally. Meaning, it would arrive as no surprise if AMD turns to Samsung’s Foundry for its next gen processors dedicated for Chromebooks. Samsung already has its own Chromebook lineup, so AMD may also soon partner up with the brand for its newer Chromebook models.

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Lenovo has just launched a number of new laptops for its student customers. Among the new releases, the company has also unveiled new Chromebook models that will offer ‘Smarter Education’ and a better experience when learning, so lets have a look.

Lenovo 100e Chromebook Gen 4

The 100e Chromebook Gen 4 is the first of the lot and sports an 11.6 inch anti-glare display. This model weighs just 1.25 kilograms and is equipped with a MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor. The chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC internal storage. The laptop also comes with Wi-Fi 6 supports along with an optional 4G LTE enabled variant as well. Other features include HD camera for online classes and durable keyboard with full skirt keycaps and reinforced ports and hinges.

This model also arrives with an array of Lenovo services dedicated to enhance the learning experience for student users. like LanSchool, LanSchool Air, NetFilter, and more, which will also be featured in the other laptops listed below as well. One of the more notable features includes VR Classroom that offers an immersive learning hub on a cloud portal and is designed to allow educators to find relevant VR content to create lessons and even manages their class with ease.

Lenovo 300e Yoga Chromebook Gen 4

Similar to the 100e model, the 300e Yoga Chromebook Gen 4 also sports an 11.6 inch IPS LCD panel that also supports touch screen functionality. The screen also comes with Corning Gorilla Glass and an optional garaged stylus. Under the hood, the laptop also houses MediaTek Kompanio 520.

Apart from the display panel, another major difference between the 100e model is the 360 degree hinge that is paired with rubber bumpers for added protection. On the front, the Chromebook also offers a HD front camera, although buyers can also opt for a 5 megapixel world facing camera to capture real time field tripe videos and images. For connectivity, this model also supports Wi-Fi 6 standards.

Lenovo 500e Yoga Chromebook Gen 4

The Chinese PC maker also unveiled the 500e Yoga Chromebook Gen 4, which is a higher end model out of the three. It sports a taller 12.2 inch IPS LCD panel that is also touch enabled. It has a 16:10 aspect ratio along with Gorilla Glass protection and TUV certification with low blue light to ease strain on users eyes.

Under the hood, the notebook features a more powerful Intel N100 or N200 CPU. This is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of eMMC internal storage. Users can even choose to get an active stylus pen since the device has a touch display. Similarly, one can even choose between Wi-Fi 6 or 6E and an optional 4G LTE for additional connectivity options. The front also houses an HD or FHD camera and the option to add a 5 megapixel world facing camera.

Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 3

Lastly, the company launched the 14e Chromebook Gen 3, which differs from the Yoga models listed above. It features a taller 14 inch display, however, this model does not have a touch enabled panel. But it does offer an aluminum top cover and has a high 82 percent screen to body ratio. This model can feature either the Intel N200 processor or the Intel Core i3-N305 CPU.

This chipset is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of SSD storage. Other features include Wi-Fi 6 or 6E for faster and more stable connectivity. For online classes and hybrid learning, one can also opt for HD or FHD camera. Unfortunately, the company has yet to reveal the pricing for these laptop models. Although, the new Chromebooks for education will be available within the first quarter of this year.

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Google has just released the latest Chrome OS update for Chromebooks which brings many new features for seamless integration and convenience. So, let’s check them out.

The Chrome OS 103 update‘s first new feature is the change made to the Phone Hub. As we know, the Phone Hub is a built-in control center that lets you respond to text messages, check your phone’s battery, turn on tethering, and more. Now, it is also capable of fetching your recently clicked images straight from your Android smartphone to your Chromebook.

This will make life easier in situations when you need to quickly snap a picture to attach it to an email. And the best part is that users don’t need to be connected to the internet for this feature to work.

The second major feature in this update is the ability to securely connect your Chromebook to any WiFi network you have saved on your smartphone without the need for a password. It works using the Nearby Share feature in Chrome OS that also lets users share music, pictures, or other files between other Chromebooks or Android devices.

To try out this new feature, all you have to do is go to the internet settings page on your Android phone, select “Wi-Fi network” and “Share.” Then tap the “Nearby” tile under the QR code, and select the Chromebook you want to get online. Nearby Share will deliver the Wi-Fi credentials (as in the network name and password), and the Chromebook will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi.

Other than these features, Google has also announced that Chromebooks will soon be able to easily pair with headphones or other compatible accessories via Google’s Fast Pair framework. Whenever a new pair of Bluetooth headphones are nearby, a notification will pop up on the Chromebooks screen asking if the user wants to pair with this device. This feature will roll out later this summer.

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2020 and 2021 were the golden years for tablets and Chromebooks, with record shipments in both years. It was because the pandemic pushed people more toward tablet and Chromebook purchases for work, studying at home, and entertainment. However, now with the pandemic situation stabilizing, the shipments of these devices are also declining, according to data from the IDC.

As per the report, global tablet shipments hit 38.4 million units in the first quarter of 2022, a 3.9 percent decrease year-on-year as demand declined. Shipments of tablets are still higher than the pre-pandemic level, however, growth has slowed down, indicating that the market is rebounding to normal seasonality. Furthermore, the intensive device purchases in 2020 and 2021 caused many customers to hold on to their freshly purchased tablets.

Chromebooks are not untouched by this trend and witnessed a 61.9% decline in shipments in Q1 of 2022. The decline in Chromebooks is unsurprising considering the building of inventories owing to lower demand over the previous three quarters, revealed Jitesh Ubrani, research manager with IDC.

While the global market contracted due to saturation in established markets, Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan and China) witnessed growth in the quarter due to many substantial investments in digital education in the area.

The report also mentions that several new players like Realme, OPPO, and Xiaomi have also entered this emerging segment. However, their volumes are not significant enough to move the market as of now.

Coming to the companies, Apple is dominating the tablet market with over 31.5% market share and shipments of 12.1 million units. However, the Cupertino company’s shipments of iPads have dropped by 4.6%.

Lenovo is leading the Chromebook segment with a 23.2% market share and shipments of 1.2 million units. However, the Chinese company is facing a sharp decline of 65.6% in Q1 of 2022.

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Acer, the renowned Taiwan-based international hardware and electronics corporation, is holding its Spring Global Launch Event/Press Conference virtually on May 18th, 2022 Wednesday. 

Officially referred to as “Next@Acer 2022”, the launch event is will be live-streamed via YouTube at 9 PM Taipei time (UTC +8) / 6:30 PM IST (UTC +5:30) / 3 PM Berlin Time (UTC +2) / 9 AM New York Time (UTC -4) on May 28th.

Acer has not revealed what series of laptops the company will be launching in May, but if we refer to Acer’s last year’s launch schedule, the company is expected to launch a brand new array of Windows laptops, Chromebooks, gaming devices, business ultrabooks, and professional creator-focused laptops for the masses.

Although Acer did not explicitly announce the devices that will be revealed, the company did share some teaser photos of what to expect from the company at the Next@Acer 2022 launch event, which gives us confirmation on which laptops lineups will get announced on May 28th.

First of all, Acer’s gaming sub-brand, Predator will be refreshing its Acer Helios and Acer Triton series for 2022 with AMD and Intel’s latest processors. The teaser for the 2022 Predator series this year seems to be space-themed which could mean that Acer is planning to deliver an out-of-this-world gaming experience to its users in 2022.

Next is Acer’s bold and innovative sub-brand, the ConceptD. You might know the ConceptD series for its creative-focused easel series which has an adjustable hinge similar to the Apple iPad’s Magic Keyboard, but specifically engineered for the Acer ConceptD series. 

The ConceptD teaser looks like a whirlpool of sorts made out of wood, which could hint that the laptop may have a wooden-like texture feel to it.

The last teaser that Acer has put out is for the event which seems to focus on saving the Earth. Acer could announce a 2022 refresh of its eco-friendly Acer Vero series that it had launched last year, and the company could announce that it will be incorporating green technology into its laptops to reduce the company’s carbon emissions, like switching out plastic packaging for paper packaging for its laptops instead.

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Virtual learning and work-from-home situations caused by the ongoing pandemic have massively benefited the Chromebook segment as an easy choice for online classes and work. The devices saw a 13.5% increase in total shipping volume, with 37 million Chromebook shipments in 2021. However, it looks like this rapid growth might now be on a decline.

A recent International Data Corporation (IDC) report revealed the shipment volume of Chromebooks by the top five companies in which it was observed that the Year-0ver-Year growth was down by 63.6%.

Acer came out on top in Q4 2021 with 1.3 million shipments and enjoyed a 26.3% share of the Chromebook market. The brand however was down by 43.3% when compared to their 2.2 million Chromebook shippings in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Dell came in at second with 1 million shipments and commanded a 20.3% share in the Chromebook segment, however, the brand was down 63.6% compared to their 2.7 million Chromebook shipments in Q4 2020.

With a 16.1% market share, Lenovo secured the third position shipping 800,000 Chromebooks in Q4 2021. This is a 73.5% decline in shipments by the brand that shipped 2.7 million Chromebooks between October and December 2020.

In the fourth position, we have Samsung with 600,000 Chromebook shipments in Q4 2021. The brand was down by 22.4% compared to their Q4 2020 shipments.

Surprisingly, HP came in at fifth position with just 500,000 Chromebook shipments in Q4 2021 compared to their 3.5 million shipments in Q4 2020. This marked an 86.7% decrease in shipments year-over-year.

Jitesh Ubrani, a research manager with IDC stated that this drop in shipments of Chromebooks in Q4 2021 is due to “much of the initial demand for Chromebooks has been satiated in primary markets like the U.S. and Europe and this has led to a slowdown in overall shipments.”

He added, “Supply has also been unusually tight for Chromebooks as component shortages have led vendors to prioritize Windows machines due to their higher price tags, further suppressing Chromebook shipments on a global scale.”

Though Chromebook demand in emerging markets has seen continued growth in the past year and is expected to grow throughout the pandemic.

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The next generation of Chromebooks will apparently include models that are built for gaming. These new Chrome OS models would feature full RGB lighting on their keyboards as well.

According to a 9To5Google report, a number of Chrome OS devices are set to launch in the market soon, and will be built for gaming. 9To5Google stated that they have been tracking the progress of gaming on Chromebooks and believes that these new models are just around the corner. As of right now, gaming streaming services like Google Stadia, Nvidia GeForce Now, and others are the only way to experience games from the Steam library.

But now, it seems that Chrome OS will soon support Steam and other Linux compatible PC games, similar to how it supports Linux and Android apps. This will be a part of a long running project that is codenamed Borealis. Although, there has not been any official announcement of Steam games being supported on Chromebook. But this hints at Google’s plan on expanding in gaming through both Steam games and other game streaming services as well.

Well, since Chromebooks with gaming are believe to launch in the near future, it arrives as no surprise that the new Chrome OS devices will support RGB as well. The report stated that the Search Engine giant is working on offering full color RGB support on keyboards on Chromebooks. With Nvidia and MediaTek working together to bring RTX graphics to the platform, its only a matter of time that dedicated gaming Chromebooks launch Steam games and RGB software support.

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Google’s journey into making its own chipsets started a few years ago when it announced the Pixel 2 smartphone. The 2017 flagship had a custom-made image processor called the Pixel Visual Core, an 8-core image processing unit. The chip was then replaced with the Pixel Neural Core in the Pixel 4 series. For the upcoming Pixel 6 series, Google will ship the two phones with its own custom-built System on a Chip (SoC) called Tensor. A new report has revealed this is the first of more chips to come.

It has been reported that Google plans to announce its own CPUs which will power Chromebooks and Chrome OS-powered tablets. The news comes from Nikkei Asia and they cite three sources with knowledge of the matter. These CPUs are expected to begin rolling out in 2023 though Google has declined to comment on the matter.

Google’s processors will be based on the Arm architecture just like that of other chip companies such as MediaTek and Qualcomm. The advantage of using its own chip includes being able to more easily customize features for the devices they power.

A chief analyst at Isaiah Research, Eric Tsang, who spoke to Nikkei Asia, said that while the use of one’s own chip will result in better software and hardware integration, the business of making your own chip requires a lot of investment and long-term commitments. Peter Hanbury, a partner at Bain & Co., a consulting firm, also shares similar sentiments. He cited the cost associated with developing a chipset which is about $500 million for a 5nm processor and $50 million for a 28nm processor. Mr. Tsang also stated that new players will have to compete with older and more established players for production capacities. Delays in production can result in products arriving later than planned.

The publication also reports that Google has asked its suppliers to prepare 50% more production capacity for the Pixel 6 series compared to that of 2019. It is said that it shipped a total of 7 million Pixel phones in 2019 but that figure fell to 3.7 million last year. Sales have picked up this year, so Google is optimistic sales of the Pixel 6 series should be better.

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ASUS has announced that it will hold a virtual event this week in India. The manufacturer plans to announce a range of products targeted at students.

According to a teaser poster for the event, the new line of products will come with several Google apps such as Google Classroom, Play Store, Gmail, and YouTube preinstalled. This should mean they are either Android tablets or Chromebooks.

The event is scheduled for July 15 and will begin at 12 midday. ASUS has also revealed that the new products will be sold exclusively by Flipkart.

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We expect one of the devices that will be announced is the ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3. The Chromebook tablet was announced early this month and has a built-in USI pen. It is the Taiwanese manufacturer’s answer to the Lenovo Duet Chromebook, the other Chromebook tablet sold in India.

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Chrome OS ecosystem has been growing lately and as of Q4 2020, it beat Apple’s macOS with a 16.4% market share. Recently, it got features like a dark theme in the Chrome OS 89 version. Now, a list of devices finally getting an update to Android 11 with Chrome OS 90 version is out.

As reported by Android Police, a page on  Chromium’s Gerrit review repository reveals codenames of Chromebook devices that are going to get the Android 11 update. These correspond to various models of Acer, ASUS, Samsung, Dell, Google, HP, and more.

That said, we can expect future devices that are launching to come with Android 11 out of the box. Anyway, the list of devices whose build of Android on Chrome OS will be updated to Android 11, are as follows:

Acer

• Acer Chromebook 11 C670
• Acer Chromebook 11 C732
• Acer Chromebook 11 C732L
• Acer Chromebook 11 C732LT
• Acer Chromebook 11 C732T
• Acer Chromebook 11 CB311-8H
• Acer Chromebook 11 CB311-8HT
• Acer Chromebook 13
• Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431
• Acer Chromebook 14 CP5-471
• Acer Chromebook 15 C910
• Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532
• Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1H
• Acer Chromebook 15 CB515-1HT
• Acer Chromebook 311
• Acer Chromebook 314 (C933L)
• Acer Chromebook 314 (C933LT)
• Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1H)
• Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-1HT)
• Acer Chromebook 315
• Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-3H)
• Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-3HT)
• Acer Chromebook 512 C851
• Acer Chromebook 512 C851T
• Acer Chromebook 712 (C871)
• Acer Chromebook CXI3
• Acer Chromebook R11
• Acer Chromebook R13
• Acer Chromebook Spin 11 CP311-1H
• Acer Chromebook Spin 11 CP311-1HN
• Acer Chromebook Spin 11 R751T
• Acer Chromebook Spin 13
• Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (CB311-2H)
• Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H
• Acer Chromebook Spin 511
• Acer Chromebook Spin 512 R851TN
• Acer Chromebook Spin 513
• Acer Chromebook Spin 514
• Acer Chromebook Spin 712
• Acer Chromebook Spin 713
• Acer Chromebox CXI4

AOpen

• AOpen Chromebase Mini
• AOpen Chromebox Mini

Asus

• Asus Chromebook C202SA
• Asus Chromebook C300SA
• Asus Chromebook C425
• Asus Chromebook Flip C100PA
• Asus Chromebook Flip C101PA
• Asus Chromebook Flip C204
• Asus Chromebook Flip C214
• Asus Chromebook Flip C302
• Asus Chromebook Flip C434
• Asus Chromebook Flip C436FA
• Asus Chromebook Tablet CT100
• Asus Chromebox 3
• Asus Chromebox 4
• Asus Fanless Chromebox

CTL

• CTL Chromebook Tab Tx1
• CTL Chromebox CBx1
• CTL Chromebox CBx2

Dell

• Dell Chromebook 11 3380
• Dell Chromebook 13 3380
• Dell Chromebook 13 7310
• Dell Chromebook Enterprise Latitude 7410

Google

• Google Chromebook Pixel
• Google Pixel Slate
• Google Pixelbook
• Google Pixelbook Go

HP

• HP Chromebook 11 G1 x360
• HP Chromebook 11 G5
• HP Chromebook 11 G7 EE
• HP Chromebook 11 G8 EE
• HP Chromebook 11A G6 EE
• HP Chromebook 13 (db0000-db0999)
• HP Chromebook 13 G1
• HP Chromebook 14 G6
• HP Chromebook 14a
• HP Chromebook x2
• HP Chromebook X360 11 G2 EE
• HP Chromebook x360 11 G3 EE
• HP Chromebook X360 14c
• HP Chromebox G2
• HP Chromebox G3
• HP Elite C1030 Chromebook
• HP Pro C640 Chromebook
• HP Pro C645 Chromebook Enterprise

Lenovo

• Lenovo Chromebook 100e
• Lenovo Chromebook 100e (2nd Gen)
• Lenovo Chromebook 11
• Lenovo Chromebook 300e (2nd Gen)
• Lenovo Chromebook 500e
• Lenovo Chromebook 500e (2nd Gen)
• Lenovo Chromebook C340-11
• Lenovo Chromebook S340-14
• Lenovo Chromebook Tablet 10e
• Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook
• Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet
• Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 51 Chromebook
• Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook 11e
• Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook 11e (3rd gen)
• Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook 13
• Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga Chromebook 11e
• Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga Chromebook C13
• Lenovo Yoga Chromebook N23

Samsung

• Samsung Chromebook 3
• Samsung Chromebook 4
• Samsung Chromebook Plus
• Samsung Chromebook Plus V2
• Samsung Chromebook Pro
• Samsung Chromebook+
• Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
• Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2

Toshiba

• Toshiba Chromebook 2 (2015)

Viewsonic

• ViewSonic Chromebox NMP660

It’s worth noting that the few devices(with Hatch baseboard) have already had the access to the Android 11 features but are on the Beta version. The stable version of this should start rolling out to the above-mentioned list soon.

Also, you can look out for features like Dark Mode, uniform scaling of apps, and more. Lastly, the report says that the repository also has some weird names which could be of development tools, upcoming devices, or shelved products.

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ASUS has announced three Google Chrome OS-powered laptops at CES 2021. These three models are targeted at a different consumer group, namely enterprises, general consumers, and gamers. They are called Chromebook CX9, Chromebook Flip C536/CX5, and Chromebook Flip CM5 respectively. As you can notice from their names, the latter two are convertibles but the former notebook is not. That said, the company has revealed the key specs of these products, however, their price and availability are a mystery as of now.

ASUS Chromebook CX9 

This ASUS Chromebook meant for enterprises is MIL-STD 810H-certified for durability, weighs around 1KG, measures 16mm in thickness. It is powered by up to 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics and features Titan C security for storing sensitive information such as passwords and encryption keys.

Other notable features include a 14-inch NanoEdge display, magnesium-alloy chassis, Thunderbolt 4, fingerprint sensor, webcam shield, WiFi 6, Harman Kardon speakers, and up to 4TB storage.

ASUS Chromebook CX9 Specs

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ASUS Chromebook Flip C536/CX5

Unlike the former model, this 15.6-inch convertible Chromebook is targeted at general consumers. But just like the previous laptop, this one also features up to 11th Generation Intel Core processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics, WiFi 6, and Harman Kardon speakers.

Further, it comes with USI Stylus support, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), and up to 16GB LPDDR4X RAM a well as 512GB NVMe SSD.

ASUS Chromebook Flip C536/CX5 Specs

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5

Lastly, this notebook is designed for gamers in mind with a stealthy black color paintjob and red-colored WASD keys. However, the specs are modest as the high-end model only features an AMD Ryzen 5 35000C processor but does come with WiFi 6.

Anyway, it is more than enough for Google Stadia gaming on its 15.6-inch FHD display with Harman Kardon speakers.

ASUS Chromebook Flip CM5 Specs

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At the MediaTek summit today, the manufacturer teased a new premium 5G processor that is expected to launch soon. The yet-to-be-named chipset will go against other flagship chipsets when it launches.

MediaTek also revealed key details about the chipset. For starters, it will be a 6nm processor that will be built by TSMC. It will also feature Arm Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 3.0GHz.

This chipset is most likely one of two reported to be coming soon by the Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station. A little more than a week ago, he had revealed that the Taiwan-based company is developing 5nm and 6nm chipsets with cortex-A78 cores.

In a Weibo post today, the leaker also revealed that the 6nm processor has the model number MT689X and features the same CPU frequency and architecture as the Exynos 1080 which is scheduled to be announced at an event in China later this week.

MediaTek will announce the chipset before the end of the year and we may be lucky to see it appear on a phone this year too, most likely one from a Chinese company.

Alongside the Dimensity 700, MediaTek also announced two new processors designed for Chromebooks. There is the MT8192 which is a 7nm processor for mainstream devices and the 6nm MT8195 that is designed for premium models. Below are the specs for the processors:

MT8192

• 7nm
• 4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55
• APU 2.0 with up to 2.4 TOPS performance
• Mali-G57 five-core GPU
• LPDDR4X
• UFS 2.1 storage
• Support for WQHD displays with 60Hz refresh rates or FHD+ displays with up to 120Hz refresh rates
• Supports up to two displays simultaneously
• 4K HDR video decoding
• Support for PCI-Express Gen 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 1

MT8195

• 6nm TSMC
• 4x Cortex-A78 + 4x Cortex-A55
• APU 3.0 with up to 4 TOPs performance
• Mali-G57 five-core GPU
• Quad-channel 2133MHz LPDDR4X
• Supports up to three displays
• Dolby Vision 7.1 support
• Dedicated Audio Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
• AV1 hardware video accelerator
• 4K HDR video decoding
• Support for PCI-Express Gen 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 1

The MT8192 will appear in Chromebooks in the first quarter of 2021 while the MT9195 which will power premium Chromebooks, smart displays, and tablets will arrive later.

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