As an organization fanatic, I've become obsessed with Google Chrome's Tab Groups feature since it was released. Unfortunately, I've seen no reliable way to date to save these, close them, and recall them at another time. Google does have a feature in the works that will allow you to save Tab Groups, … [Read more...] about How to unofficially save and recall your Chrome Tab Groups using the built-in Bookmarks system
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Pixel 6 and 6 Pro March Update Rolling Out
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners rejoice because the much-awaited and delayed March update is finally rolling out for these devices. There was speculation over the weekend that the update may drop today after the upgrade schedule for a Canadian cell phone carrier was spotted, stating March 21st as the live … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 and 6 Pro March Update Rolling Out
Gmail on Android getting new notification icons to differentiate between Chat and Spaces
A change is rolling out for Gmail on Android that will update the notification icons for "Chat" and "Spaces" that were previously indistinguishable from each other. This icon tweak was spotted by 9to5Google, who was able to replicate this on an Android device running Gmail version 2022.02.20.x. … [Read more...] about Gmail on Android getting new notification icons to differentiate between Chat and Spaces
The delayed Pixel 6 March Update may be dropping soon
As you may know, Google released the March 2022 Android 12 update and Pixel Feature Drop at the beginning of the month for all Pixel phones, except the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Some days later, Google announced the Android 12 QPR (Quarterly Platform Release) Beta program, which allowed Pixel 6 … [Read more...] about The delayed Pixel 6 March Update may be dropping soon
Switching from iCloud Photos to Google Photos may become easier
When I switched from iOS to Android a few years ago to try the Pixel 2, I faced a problem. While I was able to transfer my data from the iPhone I had at the time to my new Pixel using a lightning cable and the included Quick Switch Adapter, I could not transfer all the photos I had saved in my … [Read more...] about Switching from iCloud Photos to Google Photos may become easier
Google is promising to better serve its audience of over 250 million large screen device owners
Google has recently promised to begin surfacing more high-quality apps on Chromebooks. Apps that scale properly and utilize mouse and keyboard or gamepad support are hard to happen upon, and aggregating them all in one place or at the top of the Store makes it easier for Chrome OS users to find and … [Read more...] about Google is promising to better serve its audience of over 250 million large screen device owners
[Update: Coming Soon] And just like that, Google announces Steam Alpha for Chromebooks
Update: After a bit of confusion, Google's Chromebook Community manager Alisha has dropped an announcement in the Chromebook Forum. Here's what we have thus far: As you may have already heard, our team is working with Valve to bring Steam to Chrome OS. We are very excited to share that we’ll be … [Read more...] about [Update: Coming Soon] And just like that, Google announces Steam Alpha for Chromebooks
Google really wants big developers to get their titles running on Google Play Games for PC
During the Google For Games Developer Summit 2022 event today, Google announced several improvements and new tools for game developers who are interested in bringing their titles to larger displays. As you may already be aware, The Google Play Games for PC beta just began showing up for individuals … [Read more...] about Google really wants big developers to get their titles running on Google Play Games for PC
Google Play Games for PC beta goes live and gets shown off in video by early users (No gameplay)
Having officially begun its roll out at the end of January for Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan, the Google Play Games for PC beta still hadn't been seen much at all until now. There was an official trailer that launched with Google's announcement, and it even showed off some of the client's … [Read more...] about Google Play Games for PC beta goes live and gets shown off in video by early users (No gameplay)
How to clear your Android phone’s app cache and why you may or may not want to
What is a cache anyway? You may have heard this term “cache”, and may have even mispronounced it as “cash-ay” (cachet) when, in fact, it’s pronounced like “cash”. Both words share a common French root - the verb “cacher”, which means “to hide”, but the former means “a group on things that are … [Read more...] about How to clear your Android phone’s app cache and why you may or may not want to
Eleven years later, Google Play Books finally has a brand new widget on Android
It's no secret that Google has historically been terrible at its widget game. Apple has some of the most beautiful widgets I've ever seen, and I don't even own an iPhone or iPad. If an Android and Chromebook user notices the stark difference between the two, there's a major chasm, right? Well, … [Read more...] about Eleven years later, Google Play Books finally has a brand new widget on Android
Android: How to download songs from Youtube Music to listen offline
YouTube Music has come a long way since its beginnings back in 2015. In its plight to fully replace the legacy Google Play Music service that many loved, it has slowly but surely been adding features to compete with the likes of Spotify and Apple Music. One of these features is downloading songs for … [Read more...] about Android: How to download songs from Youtube Music to listen offline
