So, you've got a Chromebook and your friend with the iPhone just sent you a photo they snapped via a chat app. You download the file only to find that your ChromeOS device can't open this possibly unfamiliar file format called .HEIC. Now, you may be thinking "I've never encountered this problem nor … [Read more...] about How to open HEIC images on your Chromebook
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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The best Wear OS watch faces of 2022
Since the days after World World I, when the wristwatch replaced the pocket watch as the most practical and convenient way to tell the time, humanity has been obsessed with finding ways to make watches more stylish and unique to the person wearing them. It's no secret that watches are timepieces … [Read more...] about The best Wear OS watch faces of 2022
Something ChromeOS could learn from Windows 11
Anyone who’s followed or used Windows 11 knows it definitely picked up some style cues from ChromeOS. In a bid to capture some of that sweet school-sector user base, Microsoft has been simplifying its OS over the last few years. But while Windows has been brought more in line with mobile … [Read more...] about Something ChromeOS could learn from Windows 11
You can now star your important Google Tasks and sort them by importance
Let's be honest: as a productivity app, Google Tasks hasn't quite been the number one choice for most people when it comes to productivity. Its feature set is good-enough, allowing you to schedule and check off simple tasks, but its options are not considered "Pro" or even consistent throughout all … [Read more...] about You can now star your important Google Tasks and sort them by importance
Google Maps for Android, iOS adds an air quality layer in collaboration with PurpleAir and the EPA
Last year, Google introduced an 'Air Quality Information' or AQI on Nest Hub devices, allowing users to see whether or not the air they're breathing in from around them is of high or low quality. This took EPA measurement data on the level of pollution in the air and reported it in a visual format … [Read more...] about Google Maps for Android, iOS adds an air quality layer in collaboration with PurpleAir and the EPA
Google Photos sued by the state of Illinois in a $100 million class-action face-scanning lawsuit
According to Gizmodo, a class-action lawsuit of $100 million was filed against Google Photos for allegedly breaking the state of Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act. Basically, the act says that any company collecting user data of the state's inhabitants must offer a publicly available and … [Read more...] about Google Photos sued by the state of Illinois in a $100 million class-action face-scanning lawsuit
Following Audible and Kindle, Amazon’s Comixology has also removed IAPs on Android
I have a confession - I never really had a chance to grow up reading comic books. Not only that, but I simply can't justify most comic book purchases on the Google Play Store or elsewhere since you read it (quickly, I might add) and then are done with it practically forever. Unless you enjoy the … [Read more...] about Following Audible and Kindle, Amazon’s Comixology has also removed IAPs on Android
Android gets enhanced accessibility features for users with impaired vision or hard of hearing
As part of Android's quarterly updates, Google announced new features to existing accessibility apps that enhance and enrich the lives of those who use them. These updates are aimed at, but not limited to, those with hearing loss or who have low or impaired vision. For the hard of hearing, Sound … [Read more...] about Android gets enhanced accessibility features for users with impaired vision or hard of hearing
Google Play will soon let you use your Play Points for in-app purchases
As part of Android's June quarterly update, Google Play will be getting a nifty new feature that will allow you to use your accrued Play Points to pay for in-app purchases without ever leaving your app or game. Additionally, you will have the option to use your points to cover the full value or … [Read more...] about Google Play will soon let you use your Play Points for in-app purchases
YouTube’s latest experiment lets you mute or unmute mobile search results with a tap
Google often releases new YouTube experiments for premium members to try, and if successful, these tend to become full-fledged features in the main YouTube app. If you navigate to YouTube's experiments page right now, you'll be met with their latest endeavor called "Unmute mobile search results". … [Read more...] about YouTube’s latest experiment lets you mute or unmute mobile search results with a tap
Android gains previously Pixel-exclusive Gboard text stickers, more Emoji Kitchen combinations
Gboard is indisputably a top favorite keyboard app among Android users. Its ease of use and outstanding features make it a go-to when needing to compose a message, whether by typing the old-fashioned way or sliding your finger across the letters – a.k.a. Glide Typing. Gboard also includes many … [Read more...] about Android gains previously Pixel-exclusive Gboard text stickers, more Emoji Kitchen combinations
All of Google Meet’s features are coming to Duo, app to be renamed “Google Meet” later this year
Just days after Jaxon wrote his piece about the innovations that Google Duo made over Hangouts and how it was better, Google is saying goodbye to it. Despite what you may read in the headline, Duo itself sure will be dead and gone as a brand, but its features and the app itself will live on as … [Read more...] about All of Google Meet’s features are coming to Duo, app to be renamed “Google Meet” later this year
