Here in the USA, there’s a particular conundrum we find ourselves in, and it revolves around text messages. Text messages. In 2022. Sure, it’s borderline ridiculous and silly, but the rise of Apple and the iPhone as the de facto smartphone for the majority of users in the States means Apple’s own, proprietary messaging platform […]
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This Android 11 fullscreen ‘At a Glance’ prototype makes me miss Assistant Snapshot
Last week, Android Authority obtained some exclusive screenshots of a fullscreen ‘At a Glance’ prototype for the lock screen of Android 11 that never went public. These shots revealed that Google had plans to make ‘At a Glance’ much more robust and let it fill your entire screen while active instead of just being a […]
Continue ReadingGoogle brings Chrome’s Privacy Sandbox to Android but won’t pull the plug on existing ad tools (yet)
Efforts to protect user privacy have been an ongoing and sometimes-uphill battle. We as users of Google services understand that nothing comes for free and that Google is – at the end of the day – an advertising company. Still, we want to retain as much of our privacy as possible without having to give […]
Continue ReadingIs the future of computing in the palm of your hand?
For years, we have pondered the possibility of Chrome OS running on a phone. Our idea was that the phone would run the containerized version of Android much as a Chromebook does but when you were using it as a phone, Android would be front and center. Then, when you docked your “Chrome Phone” to […]
Continue ReadingChrome adds the Dino game, quick access to Lens search, and Incognito Mode widgets to Android
In its effort to help users find answers and access things faster in Chrome, Google is now adding a few new widgets on Android. I generally don’t use widgets on my Pixel phone, but that’s just because I feel they’re less useful than gimmicky, but with these latest updates, I may very well do so! […]
Continue ReadingYoutube’s fullscreen experience is getting a bunch of improvements on Android and iOS
It looks like Google is modernizing the Youtube app yet again with new, stylish buttons, panels, and more. First spotted and reported by The Verge, the video streaming platform is apparently adding more visually appealing and accessible access to many of its core options while in fullscreen mode. As you can see in the image […]
Continue ReadingYes, you can play Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on Chromebooks, but your mileage may vary
Anyone who grew up in the early 2000s likely played the popular card game called Yu-Gi-Oh which was itself based on the anime which aired on Cartoon Network’s Toonami. This monster collecting and trading card game saw millions of people battling it out for competition dominance (or just to win against your siblings or school […]
Continue ReadingSome Pixel 6 and 6 Pro users are plagued with Bluetooth connection issues while commuting
Until yesterday, I was completely unaware that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro were riddled with Bluetooth issues. I got into my car like I normally do, connected my Pro to the car wirelessly, and began driving. Throughout my drive, I noticed that the phone cycled through disconnecting and reconnecting over and over again. Once […]
Continue ReadingThe Quick Tap gesture on the Pixel 6 Pro feels like a sloppy and useless gimmick
I recently picked up my Pixel 6 Pro directly from the Google Store, and man am I excited! I opted for the larger storage capacity, and I have only filled it up halfway so far with awesome games and apps. I was so ecstatic to expand my storage to 256GB from the Pixel 4’s 64GB […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Games for PC begins rolling out in beta for 3 countries, but not in the US
In December at the 2021 Game Awards Show, we saw a preview for Google Play Games for PC, a solution for Google to make loads of mobile games compatible and available for desktop and laptop gamers via expanded input options like mouse and keyboard. Today, the company is opening this up as an early beta […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 11 on Nvidia Shield TV devices is breaking a bunch of apps among other issues
Who would have thought that a new Android version update for the Nvidia Shield TV and Shield TV Pro would end up breaking things? The new push to Android 11 brings with it per-use file permissions (scoped storage), so many users are now reporting things like apps that aren’t able to access the internal storage, […]
Continue ReadingJust like that, Nearby Share on Chromebooks is pretty fantastic
It wasn’t that long ago that we wrote about HP’s new Quick Drop app and how seamless the usage was when the app was installed on both your phone and Chromebook. I distinctly remember thinking to myself as we made a video about the feature that I really wished Nearby Share would work just as […]
Continue ReadingGoogle announces major improvements to Android Better Together at CES 2022
During the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, Google announced some major improvements to its Better Together initiative for Android, Chrome OS, headphones, speakers, smart home devices, and more. As the number of connected devices in our houses and in our lives increases, the company has found that they’re not actually as connected as they could be. […]
Continue ReadingYou can now play the original Prince of Persia right from your Chrome browser
Web-based games have come a long way since the old flash days. Cloud gaming is now bigger than ever as it breaks onto the scene, and it’s getting mainstream recognition from the likes of Samsung and others. With all of this forward progress, why not take a step back into the past for a bit […]
Continue ReadingHow to install VLC Media Player on your Chromebook and why you’d want to
VLC Media Player is not only free, but it’s also open-source and fantastic for a variety of video formats that aren’t traditionally supported on Chrome OS. For anyone who wants to watch a video directly from their thumb drive, hard drive, or SD card without needing to rely on Netflix, Google TV, or any other […]
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