Adobe has unveiled the general availability of Photoshop on the web, marking the culmination of nearly two years of beta testing. Beginning Wednesday, September 27th, all users with paid plans can access this simplified-yet-powerful online version of the iconic photo editing app. The biggest … [Read more...] about Adobe Photoshop on the web launches and works great on Chromebooks
Apps
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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Google Messages may finally allow cross-device support by linking your Google Account
In the absolute mess that is messaging here in 2023, Google Messages has slowly-but-surely continued to increase adoption numbers, amassing over one billion downloads as of this May. Despite that growing popularity, there's one aspect of Google's latest messaging strategy that has been a point of … [Read more...] about Google Messages may finally allow cross-device support by linking your Google Account
Monster Hunter NOW is NOW available, and you should go play it right NOW
When Pokémon GO released everyone went to GO play the now wildly popular game by Niantic and The Pokémon company. It did something miraculous - it actually got families and individuals alike off of their couch and out into the real world. Now, after a few flops, Niantic has released Monster Hunter … [Read more...] about Monster Hunter NOW is NOW available, and you should go play it right NOW
This Android bug exposes your Google Wallet credit card details in plain sight via NFC
A security loophole has been found in Android that potentially puts your credit card details at risk through NFC, and yes, it displays your card number in plain sight! Google says it's preparing a fix for the issue that was discovered over on GitHub by MrTiz. By using an NFC device called the … [Read more...] about This Android bug exposes your Google Wallet credit card details in plain sight via NFC
PSA: Ensure your saved Collection items align with Google’s content policies
Remember when we talked about Google Collections getting a fresh coat of paint and rebranding to "Google Save" or "Saved on Google"? Well, I've got a follow-up tale that's both intriguing and a little cautionary. A reader recently shared a curious incident in the comments of that article. Instead … [Read more...] about PSA: Ensure your saved Collection items align with Google’s content policies
Yes, I have iMessage working on a Chromebook with Beeper for Android [VIDEO]
If you're an Android user with friends or family on iPhones, you're probably well aware of the "blue bubble, green bubble" frustration that comes from the incompatibility between Apple's iMessage and Android's SMS/MMS/RCS messaging. It is a deeply-entrenched issue that primarily persists in the US; … [Read more...] about Yes, I have iMessage working on a Chromebook with Beeper for Android [VIDEO]
Google Collections finally adds list view for all your saved content, becomes easier to read
Google's digital organizational tool, formerly known as Google Collections and recently renamed "Google Save", has been a godsend for many of us (especially me) wanting to keep our online finds in one place. Until now, its layout has been heavily image-focused, very much in the vein of … [Read more...] about Google Collections finally adds list view for all your saved content, becomes easier to read
Google Keep may soon let you sort your notes instead of viewing them by most recent
Remember how someone got Google Keep's text formatting features working before they were officially announced this past week? Well, that same user, @AssembleDebug on Twitter, erm...'X', has discovered yet another new feature. Instead of sorting your notes based on the most recent created as … [Read more...] about Google Keep may soon let you sort your notes instead of viewing them by most recent
Live lyrics for YouTube Music are finally rolling out so you can enjoy some karaoke at home
Back in April, we highlighted YouTube Music's real-time lyrics feature. Fast forward to today, and that's now rolling out in full swing. Gone are the static, tiny, hard-to-read lyrics; in their place are these new, bold, scrolling words that sync perfectly with your favorite artist's voice, as shown … [Read more...] about Live lyrics for YouTube Music are finally rolling out so you can enjoy some karaoke at home
Google’s Recorder app could be set to receive AI generated summaries
In a recent post by Kamila Wojciechowska on X (Kudos: Android Police), Google's rumored Recorder app upgrade will feature an artificial intelligence boost. It may soon be possible to generate instantaneous summaries of recordings you've capture. Intriguingly, the AI processing for this feature is … [Read more...] about Google’s Recorder app could be set to receive AI generated summaries
Google TV adds 25 new free channels with classics like Baywatch, Top Gear, and more
In a nod to the classics, Google TV is now rolling out 25+ new free channels in the United States. If you have a Google TV or Android TV device, you should now be able to visit the 'Live' TV tab and dive into shows from BBC and Lionsgate among others. It's probably been a hot minute since you … [Read more...] about Google TV adds 25 new free channels with classics like Baywatch, Top Gear, and more
The Google News Following tab redesign looks and acts suspiciously like Chrome’s follow feed
Remember when Google Reader was a thing? It was the go-to hub for all our RSS reading needs until it got axed in 2013. Since then, Google has made a few moves to reinvent that wheel, and lately, the wheel's looking suspiciously familiar. Google News on Android just redesigned its "Following" … [Read more...] about The Google News Following tab redesign looks and acts suspiciously like Chrome’s follow feed
