In an effort to expand upon its Teacher Approved content via the Kid’s Tab of the Google Play Store, Google is now allowing all apps that meet the Play Families Policy to be shown on that Kid’s tab of the storefront. As a reminder, one of the most important qualifications a developer must meet with […]
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Google will continue to let individuals and families use G Suite Legacy free edition
This January, G Suite Legacy free edition administrators received an email stating that support for the service they and their organizations had been using for the past 16 years was being deprecated. Understandably, this threw many loyal users into a fit of rage, and many could not understand why Google wanted to push the new […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Chat ‘Rooms’ are great for families looking to crush their goals together
Google Tasks has become instrumental in my productivity, and I know I’m not alone – having all of my to-do items in one place, and instantly synchronize between a list and my calendar allows me to have ultimate visibility into the things that are most important to me across all areas of my life and […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Fi announces a new “Simply Unlimited” plan for groups and families
I’ve been using Google Fi since its launch, and I have to say that overall, I’ve been pretty happy with my service. Most of all, I love seeing all information related to my phone plan – billing, voicemail, etc. – all in one place through the Fi app. By far my favorite aspect of the […]
Continue ReadingComcast offers two months of free Internet Essentials for eligible families, opens Wifi hotspots to all
Much like many districts across the country, our local schools sent home surveys last week to see how many households would be capable of providing “non-traditional instruction” for the kiddos. Put simply, schools are looking to provide online lessons as thousands of institutions have closed their doors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Administrators […]
Continue ReadingIt looks like nearly all Chromebooks are finally on ChromeOS 118
Just a few days ago, we discussed the fact that ChromeOS 118 had rolled out, but was still missing on a collection of devices across the board. While it’s not too odd to see device families left out of updates for an extended period, this was a bit different. There were multiple devices, new and […]
Continue ReadingMonster Hunter NOW is NOW available, and you should go play it right NOW
When Pokémon GO released everyone went to GO play the now wildly popular game by Niantic and The Pokémon company. It did something miraculous – it actually got families and individuals alike off of their couch and out into the real world. Now, after a few flops, Niantic has released Monster Hunter NOW, based on […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Books gets new tools for helping young readers practice comprehension
My son is well past needing help with basic reading skills, but that doesn’t keep me from getting excited about new Google Play Books features for young readers. No matter what gets added to Google’s Kindle competitor, I’m stoked to talk about it, especially if it means it’s going to help families make the most […]
Continue ReadingStreamlining Chromebook management: How VIZOR Cloud transformed ACPA’s process
Even before the global pandemic hit in 2020, Chromebooks had become a staple in the American classroom. When schools began to shut down and remote learning became the new normal, the adoption of 1:1 devices for students skyrocketed as schools districts scramble to keep the educational stream flowing amidst the unprecedented adversity. Now that the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Fi is now ‘Google Fi Wireless’, gets a new app, logo, and free smartwatch plan connectivity
Google Fi has officially rebranded to “Google Fi Wireless,” and with this new name comes some exciting new features, a new app design and layout, and a brand new logo. When Google first launched its phone subscription service, it was called “Project Fi.” However, it didn’t take long for it to drop the “Project” and […]
Continue ReadingThe last shred of Google+ is being killed off, but its spirit will live on in Google Chat Spaces
The last surviving version of Google+ meant for Enterprise users only – Google Currents – is finally being shuttered. While the “wind down” was announced last year, it’s now time for it to ride off into the sunset once and for all. In its place, Google Chat Spaces is taking the lead. The communication app […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Chat will soon let you create Spaces meant only for announcements, not chatter
Google Chat has been a great tool for organizations to collaborate and communicate with each other. However, with the increasing number of users in Spaces, it can sometimes be difficult for important announcements to be seen among all the chatter. Google is addressing this by introducing a new feature that will allow you to create […]
Continue ReadingYour kids may soon no longer be able to play games on the Google Nest Hub
Back in 2020, Google shut down the popular kid’s reading app Rivet from the tech giant’s mistreated and underappreciated Area 120 in-house incubator. At the time, I wrote that it was a good thing since many of those experiences were headed to Google Play Books and Nest Hub. For the latter, they would take the […]
Continue ReadingFrustrated with Google Chat Spaces’ lack of a dark mode for your Tasks? Here’s a quick fix
Google Chat is a powerful productivity tool for companies, schools, families (yep), and even individuals alike. Built right into it are Spaces – individually sectioned-off chat rooms that can be set up to reflect projects or goals and keep things neat and tidy. What many people may not know, however, is that each of these […]
Continue ReadingIt’s almost time to start paying a premium for YouTube’s Premium Family Plan
Starting on April 3, 2023, the monthly cost of YouTube Premium’s Family Plan will increase from $17.99 to $22.99, which is a significant jump of $5! In an email spotted by Droid Life last week, YouTube stated that the new pricing would go into effect immediately on that date. This comes after the company announced […]
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