Have you ever wanted to blast out a Google Calendar event you’re organizing to a large number of people in your organization without having to spin up Gmail? If only there were a way to grab a direct link to an event and share it in a group chat or something of the sort instead […]
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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.
Google is cutting a bunch of jobs at Waze as it continues its efforts to merge with Maps
In a new report from CNBC, which was also confirmed by Google, Waze is laying off a number of employees as the company closes its advertising branch. In its place, Waze will start using the same ads system as Google Maps – just another instance of the tech giant attempting to merge the 140 million […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Opinion Rewards wants you to scan your shopping receipts to earn points
Google Opinion Rewards has always been a go-to app for me when it comes to earning Play Store credit by answering questions. Now, it seems that Opinion Rewards has finally added a feature that’s been in testing for more than four years, per 9to5Google – the ability to scan your shopping receipts when you get […]
Continue ReadingGoodbye Google Play Movies and TV: Android TV now features its own ‘Shop’ tab
Today, Google introduced a new ‘Shop’ tab for Android TV to help you easily discover and buy new movies and shows. You can browse and buy directly on Android TV without needing to open other apps or grab your phone. Google Play Movies and TV used to be used for this, but with the introduction […]
Continue ReadingSome of your Google Hangouts photos will be deleted next month
As first noticed by 9to5Google, Hangouts users will be losing a bit of their data next month on July 19, 2023. The reason for this is that the “Google Hangouts Album Archive” is being sunset and will no longer exist. After July 19, 2023, the Google Album Archive won’t be available. Until then, you can […]
Continue ReadingYouTube Music’s new sidebar wants you to stop forgetting about your playlists
I fired up YouTube Music this morning and to my surprise, the user interface had undergone a significant transformation. The addition of a left-hand sidebar caught my attention immediately. The sidebar now includes Home, Explore, and Library navigation options, with a clear emphasis on playlists. It appears that Google recognized that many users tend to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Lens will soon work with Bard, will also be able to identify skin conditions like rashes
Google Lens is a powerful visual search tool available in the Google app, on the web and via the search bar on your phone’s home screen (if you have an Android, of course). It allows you to search what you see in the world around you with your camera and helps simplify everyday tasks like […]
Continue ReadingI knew I wasn’t the only one using Google Recorder for karaoke and rap lyrics
Last week, I covered the new editing tools that Google Recorder was receiving on the web. The ability to splice and crop audio was really one of the primary features many people I spoke to said was missing, and the company finally added it. Sure, the tool is still fairly utilitarian, but that’s Google’s specialty. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle News gets ‘Following’ page update for local stories, Material You widget redesign
I have a love-hate relationship with Google News, but that relationship is understandable to an extent. It’s a beautiful app that’s minimal and informative, but at the same time, I don’t favor waking up to the worst kind of news I’ve ever read and lacking features most other news apps have. However, such is the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Photos on the web gets a huge photo editing boost
Google has just unpacked a whole case of good news specifically targeted towards those of us that love using Google Photos on the web. While the feature set for Photos on the web always lags behind what you see in the Android app (which is also available for Chromebooks, by the way), there’s something I […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Books on Android now lets you manage multiple books at once, adds unshelved view
After receiving a brand new Material You logo this week and tools to help young readers practice comprehension, Google Play Books is already adding new features. I’m not sure why all of the sudden love for one of my favorite apps, especially as it hardly ever receives updates, but I’m not complaining. Upon opening the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Keep is looking a bit more slick with the latest Material You design tweaks
Google Keep is still battling with the new Google Docs Smart Canvas features for the top spot in my favorite apps the company has released over the years. It’s not often it gets updates as the tech giant likes to keep it simple for the large middle type of user, but when it does, it’s […]
Continue ReadingYou can now edit your clips with Google’s web-based audio recorder
Google’s web-based audio recorder is picking up a new trick – editing! First spotted by 9to5Google, you can now do more than just listen to clips you recorded on your phone via the app, read the transcripts that were automatically generated or organize them. A new ‘Edit recording’ button has appeared and looks like a […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Books gets new tools for helping young readers practice comprehension
My son is well past needing help with basic reading skills, but that doesn’t keep me from getting excited about new Google Play Books features for young readers. No matter what gets added to Google’s Kindle competitor, I’m stoked to talk about it, especially if it means it’s going to help families make the most […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Wallet really wants you to ditch physical cards, will let you scan in (almost) all the things
Google announced today on its Keyword Blog that Google Wallet is about to receive a few new features. First, you’ll be able to further cut back on what’s in your wallet (and alleviate scoliosis) by saving passes into the Wallet app from images. Let’s say, for example, that you have a physical gym membership card […]
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