Google announced a new update to Google Lens yesterday, giving users the ability to add a text search term on top of your image search to get more detailed results. Google hopes this will help with queries where you don't have all the details or don't know the specific name of a thing you are … [Read more...] about Google Lens gets “Multisearch” for combined image + text search
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 2022 Masters website is peak web design and development on display
Here at Chrome Unboxed, we've never been shy about our love for the open web as a platform. At the end of the day, we all have this feeling that ChromeOS and the Chromebooks that run it are mainly portals to this vast, powerful and wide-reaching ecosystem. Not bound to an app store, operating … [Read more...] about The 2022 Masters website is peak web design and development on display
Google Cursive can learn a thing or two from Microsoft Journal, its new competition
Microsoft just released a new competitor for Google's recently created "Cursive" web app. While Google's app works on Chromebooks, you'll have to download and install Journal to your Windows desktop or laptop in order to use it. It's an inking journal system meant to help you take notes with a … [Read more...] about Google Cursive can learn a thing or two from Microsoft Journal, its new competition
YouTube TV turns 5: Adds 5 new channels and limited-time new subscriber deal
YouTube TV officially launched in select markets around the U.S. on April 5th, 2017, signaling that cord-cutting was here to stay and that watching TV online didn't have to be a horrible experience. While YouTube TV has definitely had its ups and downs - mostly due to contract re-negotiations … [Read more...] about YouTube TV turns 5: Adds 5 new channels and limited-time new subscriber deal
Google Maps rolls out estimated toll prices and more detailed navigation, iOS improvements
Google Maps is rolling out a series of updates to the Android and iOS apps aimed at helping you plan your drive, save money and explore new places. More notable is the addition of estimated toll prices and a more detailed navigation map that now includes traffic lights and stop signs along your … [Read more...] about Google Maps rolls out estimated toll prices and more detailed navigation, iOS improvements
Emoji Reactions coming to Google Docs on the web
Recently, Google has been on an emoji kick, rolling out Emoji Reactions on many of its services such as Google Meet and YouTube. In a way, extended emoji support has even reached products like Gboard and Messages, but it appears that Google isn't done yet. For example, Google has announced that … [Read more...] about Emoji Reactions coming to Google Docs on the web
How to use the Files by Google app to reclaim space on your Android phone
Most of us can agree that 2020 was not a great year. The world was ravaged, and our lives were forever changed by a global pandemic; Australia saw one of its most devastating wildfire seasons, and Android users lost the system Files app with the release of Android 11. While the first two were … [Read more...] about How to use the Files by Google app to reclaim space on your Android phone
Google Play Protect will now remove unused app permissions on its own
A new update accompanied by an email from Google reveals that its Play Protect program will now automatically remove unused permissions from Android applications that you haven't used in a while. Until now, you'd have to manually visit each app and its permissions to toggle off the camera, … [Read more...] about Google Play Protect will now remove unused app permissions on its own
Yatta! I just drew manga with Google Arts and Culture’s Giga Manga web app and you can too
Over on Google's Arts & Culture blog this week, the company revealed a new interactive experiment that allows anyone to magically draw manga-style ink artwork, all while exploring and learning about the history of manga. For those who are unaware, this popular Japanese art style originated in … [Read more...] about Yatta! I just drew manga with Google Arts and Culture’s Giga Manga web app and you can too
Google Chat takes after Discord and adds inline discussion threads
Google introduced Inline conversation threading for Chat back in September of last year, but it didn't roll it out at that time. Instead, it's finally being implemented now. In a recent announcement, the company stated that it would be improving how conversations are displayed in Spaces using this … [Read more...] about Google Chat takes after Discord and adds inline discussion threads
NordVPN launches new Threat Protection feature
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, online security has become a hot button for millions of users who have been forcefully thrust into a newfound online lifestyle. Whether you're working from home, learning remotely, or simply a digital nomad, keeping your online activity safe and secure is … [Read more...] about NordVPN launches new Threat Protection feature
How to set up and use Play Points, the Google Play Store’s free rewards program
You've probably at least heard of something called "Google Play Points", but what are they, and why do they matter? How do you set them up and more importantly, how do you even spend them, and on what? Today, I'm going to answer all of these questions for you so you can make the most of Google's … [Read more...] about How to set up and use Play Points, the Google Play Store’s free rewards program
