We've finally made it past the finish line, folks. The day is here, and at long last, the iPhone-to-Android messaging experience is about to get a whole lot better thanks to Apples (likely-reluctant) inclusion of RCS in iMessage. In case you weren't already familiar, RCS (the successor to SMS … [Read more...] about RCS is now rolling out to iMessage on iPhones with iOS 18
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Android tablets are finally getting my most-wanted windowing feature
Google is about to give Android tablets a serious productivity upgrade with a new feature that could change how we use these devices. Google's testing a new feature that lets you resize and arrange app windows just like on a desktop computer. This means no more full-screen or split-screen apps … [Read more...] about Android tablets are finally getting my most-wanted windowing feature
Gemini Live is now free for all Android users and I hope Chromebooks are next
Google just made a major move in the AI voice assistant race, rolling out Gemini Live for free to all Android users. If you've been eyeing the impressive capabilities of this conversational AI but weren't ready to commit to the $20 monthly Gemini Advanced subscription, now's your chance to give it a … [Read more...] about Gemini Live is now free for all Android users and I hope Chromebooks are next
ChromeOS 128 OOBE allows express setup via your Android phone
Again, here we are with some more stuff that has been unearthed in the latest ChromeOS 128 update. While the release notes had quite a few new features to enjoy, we also found that the new split-screen tricks do even more than expected as well. But late yesterday afternoon, I came across yet … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 128 OOBE allows express setup via your Android phone
Android gets 5 new features for accessibility, convenience and safety
Google has introduced a handful of new features for Android that bring some interesting and useful new functionality to the OS. From enhanced accessibility to streamlined search capabilities and critical safety features, these updates legitimately improve the Android experience for users across the … [Read more...] about Android gets 5 new features for accessibility, convenience and safety
You can now ask Gemini questions about your inbox on Android too
A few months back, Google introduced Gemini's general availability in the Gmail side panel on the web, with the goal of helping people get more done when they are in their inbox. This AI-powered integration lets you summarize email threads, get suggested responses, and even ask questions to find … [Read more...] about You can now ask Gemini questions about your inbox on Android too
Pixel 9a leaks: Why Google is making another phone
Google's Pixel 9 series made a splash just a few weeks ago, but the Pixel excitement continues. While we've already seen the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel Pro Flod, it looks like Google is making room for one more in the Pixel family - the Pixel 9a. And now we have our first glimpse at … [Read more...] about Pixel 9a leaks: Why Google is making another phone
Lexar’s “iPhone” SSD is crushing it on Kickstarter and it works on Android too
Lexar recently launched a Kickstarter for a brand-new portable SSD system targeted toward smartphone content creators, and it had blown past its $10,000 target goal and is currently sitting at a whopping $835,000. It's safe to say this thing is generating some serious buzz and Android users should … [Read more...] about Lexar’s “iPhone” SSD is crushing it on Kickstarter and it works on Android too
Pixel Tablet one year later review: What it’s like actually using it
The Pixel Tablet has been out for a little over a year now and I’ve been using it more and more lately. This Google-made Android tablet/smart home display definitely had a bit of a lackluster debut but it's now a device that I pick up a lot so let’s talk through how I’ve been using the Pixel Tablet … [Read more...] about Pixel Tablet one year later review: What it’s like actually using it
Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
The latest update from the Android Beta Program has dropped a pretty major hint about the official release date for Android 15. A splash screen on the latest update clearly mentions that users waiting for the stable Android 15 update should ignore this latest Beta update until Android 15 becomes … [Read more...] about Android 15 is officially headed to Pixel phones in October
I want this upcoming Chrome for Android screen-sharing feature on Chromebooks
We all know that protecting our personal data is vital but sometimes, in the rush of a screen-sharing session with colleagues or a presentation to a larger group, those sensitive details can slip through the cracks, especially in form fields. Well, it looks like Google is working on a new feature to … [Read more...] about I want this upcoming Chrome for Android screen-sharing feature on Chromebooks
Using the Pixel 9 Pro XL makes me wish it had a ChromeOS desktop mode
I've been unashamedly rocking a Samsung phone for the past few years. I first moved to the Galaxy S23 Ultra and then leveraged a killer deal to snag the Z Fold 5 as well. Between the two, I've been pretty happy - if a tad bit uninspired - with the phone in my pocket for the past 20 months or … [Read more...] about Using the Pixel 9 Pro XL makes me wish it had a ChromeOS desktop mode
