Google is officially stripping away one of the biggest mobile friction points for Apple users trying to jump into a quick video call. For years, if you received a Google Meet link on an iPhone or iPad and didn't have the dedicated Google Meet or Gmail apps installed, you were essentially locked out … [Read more...] about iPhone users can now join Google Meet calls directly from Safari
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Google Home upgrades for June include improved audio, better face detection, and HVAC Alerts
In conjunction with the newly-announced Google Home Speaker, Google’s smart home ecosystem is getting a massive mid-year intelligence boost. While Gemini has been steadily advancing across Google's broader software landscape, the latest server-side update hitting the Google Home ecosystem proves the … [Read more...] about Google Home upgrades for June include improved audio, better face detection, and HVAC Alerts
Autofill Upgrade: Chrome brings deep Google Wallet integration to iOS and Android
Filling out online forms on a smartphone is easily one of the most tedious parts of the mobile web experience. Whether you are trying to check in for a flight on a cramped digital layout or rushing to secure a parking reservation, manually typing out passport numbers, vehicle identification numbers … [Read more...] about Autofill Upgrade: Chrome brings deep Google Wallet integration to iOS and Android
Google Vids get a massive, multi-clip video generation upgrade powered by Veo
Google Vids is getting a serious productivity boost. When it first launched, it gave users a clever way to generate storyboard scripts, insert stock footage, and spin up localized video drafts using simple text prompts. But if you wanted to build an intricate, highly customized video, the creation … [Read more...] about Google Vids get a massive, multi-clip video generation upgrade powered by Veo
Google Calendar breaks wide open with fully custom event colors
If you are a power user who balances multiple calendars with specific colors to help you navigate your schedule, you know that keeping things organized requires some serious color-coding. Whether you use different shades to separate internal team syncs from client pitches, or just want your personal … [Read more...] about Google Calendar breaks wide open with fully custom event colors
ChromeOS 149 is rolling out with new features and a massive security patch
The stable channel update for ChromeOS 149 is officially rolling out for most eligible Chromebooks. Like we've seen for quite some time with Googlebook on the horizon, this isn’t a massive, feature packed update; but it does bring some incredibly handy utility upgrades to the desktop alongside what … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 149 is rolling out with new features and a massive security patch
The best Chromebook deals today
I wrote a buying guide of sorts on wading through the rough waters of good and bad deals on new and old devices, and if you don't find what you are looking for on any given day, I'd recommend giving that a read so you can go and make your own decisions across multiple retailers. But for those … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook deals today
Why I cannot wait for Better Together features on Googlebook this fall
If you spend enough time working out of a backpack, you quickly learn to rely heavily on cross-device continuity. Features in Google’s Better Together suite are supposed to really help users when it comes to mobile productivity. In theory, your Chromebook and your Android smartphone should operate … [Read more...] about Why I cannot wait for Better Together features on Googlebook this fall
Deal alert: the best Chromebook ever made is a whopping $400 off right now
Just a few weeks ago, I was lamenting a pretty frustrating reality in the Chromebook ecosystem. The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, a device I have unapologetically called the best Chromebook ever made, saw a staggering price hike up to $999. At just under a grand, it became a pretty tough sell for the … [Read more...] about Deal alert: the best Chromebook ever made is a whopping $400 off right now
Google and Back Market’s $3 USB Kits prove ChromeOS isn’t going anywhere
I recently covered Google's partnership with Back Market to produce $3 ChromeOS Flex USB kits that sold out instantly and then just came back in stock. On the surface, these simple physical drives just provide a straightforward path to install ChromeOS Flex on aging hardware, particularly for users … [Read more...] about Google and Back Market’s $3 USB Kits prove ChromeOS isn’t going anywhere
Google VP explains why Googlebook will work seamlessly with whatever phone you have
If you use a premium Android phone but rely on a MacBook or Windows laptop for your daily workflow, you already know the regular frustration of living outside of one digital ecosystem. While the iPhone enjoys fluid, seamless cross-device communication with MacBook, Android users on MacOS are far … [Read more...] about Google VP explains why Googlebook will work seamlessly with whatever phone you have
Gemini Live might be the real reason to buy the new Google Home Speaker, and you can try it free for 6 months
Google officially opened pre-orders for the long-awaited $99 Google Home Speaker this week, a purpose-built Gemini audio hub for your house. While the upgraded local processing and hardware improvements are notable selling points on their own, the company tucked a promotion into the fine print. … [Read more...] about Gemini Live might be the real reason to buy the new Google Home Speaker, and you can try it free for 6 months
