Yes, Google I/O 2021 kicks off tomorrow and, yes, we're all very excited to see what comes of the yearly event. However, if there's ever a chance to see some stuff that will be debuted there a bit early, that's still fun, right? Well, that's the case with Android 12 just as it was with Pixel 6 and … [Read more...] about Android 12 leaks out and shows off a huge visual overhaul
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New features coming to Google Chrome’s Reading list
We've been tracking Google's new Chrome Reading list feature for quite some time now, and it's been awesome to see it evolve. What began as a simple means of reading something later with one click on the desktop is slowly becoming a full-blown replacement for tab managers like Toby, bookmarking … [Read more...] about New features coming to Google Chrome’s Reading list
Chrome will now let you link to specific text on any web page with ‘link to highlight’
In a new blog post, Google has highlighted a few new features that should make Chrome more helpful throughout your day. We've been tracking several of these - like muting notifications while screensharing, the improved PDF reader tools, updates to performance using tab group collapsing and freezing, … [Read more...] about Chrome will now let you link to specific text on any web page with ‘link to highlight’
Google I/O 2021 is going virtual and the internet already uncovered the dates
Last year was a pretty big bummer when it came to Google I/O. At the annual developer event, Google tends to explain a bit about where things are headed from a software direction and it also serves as a jumping off point for a few new pieces of hardware. Suffice it to say, in 2020, none of this … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2021 is going virtual and the internet already uncovered the dates
[U:Fixed] Android apps crashing? Android System Webview is to blame and here’s a fix
Update #1 If you landed on this article, chances are good that your Android phone has just recently started acting a bit bizarre. For us, it started earlier this evening as my wife tried to open her Amazon app only to find it simply crashed and closed. I checked my phone and sure enough, my … [Read more...] about [U:Fixed] Android apps crashing? Android System Webview is to blame and here’s a fix
Android 11 is arriving on some Chromebooks in Beta Channel with big fixes on board
You may or may not know this, but Chromebooks have been stuck on Android 9 for quite some time. As a matter of fact, we can trace the last major Android update on Chrome OS back to February of 2019. Yes, over two years to wait on an Android update is a bit excessive, but Google did make the choice … [Read more...] about Android 11 is arriving on some Chromebooks in Beta Channel with big fixes on board
Android Nearby Share is about to get a whole lot better to use
Nearby Share - Google's answer to Apple's popular Airdrop feature - has been with us for a bit now. Finally beginning roll out in August of 2020, this upgrade to both Android phones and Chromebooks has been something many users have been clamoring for. In a nutshell, Nearby Share allows users to … [Read more...] about Android Nearby Share is about to get a whole lot better to use
Chromebooks may get a solution for Android apps that don’t play well on big screens
We don't have to beat around the bush about Android apps on Chromebooks: they are still generally rough around the edges from a UI and UX point of view. Text can be too small, window resizing doesn't always work, and some of the aspects of these sorts of apps still feel locked inside the Android … [Read more...] about Chromebooks may get a solution for Android apps that don’t play well on big screens
Chrome OS desperately needs a unified App Store
So, here were are heading into the third month of 2021, and Chrome OS has exponentially solidified its place in the world of the "new normal." Thanks, in part, to the global pandemic that caused a massive explosion of work from home employees and remote-learning students, Chrome OS overtook macOS as … [Read more...] about Chrome OS desperately needs a unified App Store
Chrome OS lays the groundwork for update to Android 12 (Snow Cone)
Earlier this month, the developer preview of the upcoming Android 12 operating system landed, and as exciting as it looks for mobile devices, we're still stuck on Android 9 here in the land of Chrome OS. For nearly a year now, developers have been working on the transition from the current Android … [Read more...] about Chrome OS lays the groundwork for update to Android 12 (Snow Cone)
Phone Hub Notifications May Bring Pixel Phone Mirroring to Chrome OS
Google has been tirelessly working on bringing their Phone Hub to Chromebook users for months now, with the latest update to Google Play Services Beta even unlocking the feature for many Android phone owners who also happen to be on the Beta (and above) channels of Chrome OS - yours truly … [Read more...] about Phone Hub Notifications May Bring Pixel Phone Mirroring to Chrome OS
You’ll soon be able to measure your heart and respiratory rate with your Pixel camera
Been shopping around for a new smartwatch that can track your vitals? If you have a Pixel phone, you may not need to look anymore because Google has announced via the The Keyword that you’ll soon be able to check those stats using the camera on your Pixel phone. In fact, this update will be hitting … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to measure your heart and respiratory rate with your Pixel camera