If you have spent any real time in the ChromeOS ecosystem over the last decade, you probably have a soft spot for Google’s original "Text" app. Tucked away in the ChromeOS app tray, it has always been an unassuming, zero-frills, tabbed text editor that simply worked when you needed to jot down quick … [Read more...] about Google’s classic ‘Text’ app is now an Android app for Googlebook on the Play Store
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There are multiple different channels that apps find themselves making their way onto your Chrome OS device. At one time it was via the Chrome Web Store. In that store, you can find dedicated Chrome OS apps alongside Extensions that expand the usability of Chrome. Now that Android has come on the scene, this section of the site will expand incredibly.
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Googlebook perk officially confirms Adobe Premiere is on the way
In case you missed it, Googlebook pre-orders officially went live yesterday across Best Buy and the Google Store. But while everyone was rushing to check out the final pricing and spec configurations, I was busy digging through the fine print on the new landing pages looking for one specific app: … [Read more...] about Googlebook perk officially confirms Adobe Premiere is on the way
Adobe just released a Premiere beta for Android, but Googlebook will need much more
In case you missed it, I recently wrote about a leaked Lenovo render that hinted that Adobe Premiere is coming to the upcoming Googlebooks. But as I was digging deeper into the research, I actually stumbled across a Reddit thread from Adobe announcing that an Early Access version of the Premiere app … [Read more...] about Adobe just released a Premiere beta for Android, but Googlebook will need much more
Adobe Premiere on Googlebook: Leaked render reveals video editing is coming
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been absolutely flooded with leaks surrounding the upcoming Googlebook hardware. And while this hardware lineup looks incredible and is unlike anything we've ever seen before, there was one detail in a recent render that immediately caught my eye—and it finally, … [Read more...] about Adobe Premiere on Googlebook: Leaked render reveals video editing is coming
Google Photos can now use Gemini Omni to “remix” your videos
Google just announced a new feature for Google Photos called "Video Remix." It's an automated editing tool built to help you transform standard video clips into more stylized, shareable moments without needing to spend hours in a complicated editing suite. The tool lives inside the "Create" tab … [Read more...] about Google Photos can now use Gemini Omni to “remix” your videos
Samsung retiring its messaging app in favor of Google Messages is a win all around
For years, one of the biggest frustrations of the Android experience has been messaging fragmentation. When you buy a new phone, you shouldn't have to guess which texting app is going to give you the best features or whether your high-resolution videos will compress into pixelated messes when sent … [Read more...] about Samsung retiring its messaging app in favor of Google Messages is a win all around
YouTube Premium is getting a little more expensive in the US
YouTube Premium is getting more expensive in the US. Google has quietly started raising subscription prices across the board, with standard individual accounts going up by $2 a month and the family plan seeing a $4 jump. The standard Premium Individual plan now costs $15.99 per month, up from the … [Read more...] about YouTube Premium is getting a little more expensive in the US
Google just dropped a new AI dictation app on iOS, and it looks like Android is coming soon
Google just released a brand new offline-first dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent. It is currently available on iOS and is designed to take on the growing market of AI-powered transcription services like Wispr Flow. It offers a surprisingly robust set of features completely for free and it … [Read more...] about Google just dropped a new AI dictation app on iOS, and it looks like Android is coming soon
Google Messages is killing off QR code-based pairing for devices
If you’re a regular user of Messages for web, you’ve probably seen a new warning popping up: QR code pairing is going away soon. For years, scanning a QR code with your phone was the primary way to tether your messages to your browser. It was quick, didn't require a Google account login on the … [Read more...] about Google Messages is killing off QR code-based pairing for devices
Google Photos adds a search toggle to let you choose between AI and classic results
Since Ask Photos began rolling out back in 2024, Google has been tweaking the balance between AI-powered intelligence and the "classic" search experience we’ve used for years. While the goal is to make finding memories more natural, Google has heard the feedback: sometimes, users just want to be in … [Read more...] about Google Photos adds a search toggle to let you choose between AI and classic results
Google is rolling out a major icon redesign for Maps with a Gemini-inspired gradient
It looks like Google is officially rolling out a redesigned icon for Google Maps on both Android and iOS, ditching the classic flat colors for a modern, AI-inspired gradient. This isn't just a minor color swap; it’s a complete modernization of the iconic map pin that has defined the app for years … [Read more...] about Google is rolling out a major icon redesign for Maps with a Gemini-inspired gradient
The new ‘Ask’ button in Google Photos can use Gemini for more than you might expect
Google Photos is currently seeing some of the most practical applications of Google's strategy to weave in Gemini everywhere they can. While the "Ask Photos" feature has already begun transforming the way we search through years of backed-up memories, a new, more contextual "Ask" button is now … [Read more...] about The new ‘Ask’ button in Google Photos can use Gemini for more than you might expect
