The Blackmagic Camera app for Android just received another update that continues to add to its professional capabilities. Following its release in June, Blackmagic has diligently improved the app, and this latest version has introduced a killer new feature: live syncing of media to Blackmagic … [Read more...] about Blackmagic Camera App for Android gets a massive time-saving new feature
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 Calendar on Android gets full-blown Google Tasks integration
Google Calendar on Android is about to get a whole lot more powerful with a new, full-featured Google Tasks integration. Up until now, Google Calendar on your Android phone has been pretty basic when it comes to Tasks. You could create and view tasks with due dates, but that was about it. That's all … [Read more...] about Google Calendar on Android gets full-blown Google Tasks integration
Google Messages is finally getting a proper backup and restore feature
I've been waiting for this feature for a long time, and it looks like a whole new system for backing up and restoring your stuff in Google Messages is finally on the way! Right now, Android relies on Google (One) at the system level to handle message backups, and if you are setting up a new device … [Read more...] about Google Messages is finally getting a proper backup and restore feature
Google Weather update brings “immersive weather vibrations” to users
Google is now beginning the roll-out of a few nifty additions that make checking the weather a bit more immersive and informative on Pixel devices. If you're rocking a Pixel 8 or newer, you'll soon get introduced to "Immersive weather vibrations" to accompany those fun, new AI-generated city … [Read more...] about Google Weather update brings “immersive weather vibrations” to users
Google Slides gets a refresh with new, professionally designed templates
Google Slides is getting a fresh coat of paint with a whole new collection of templates! Google says these templates are "professionally designed" to cover a wide range of needs, from sales pitches and product roadmaps to lesson plans and even team-building games. The rollout of this refreshed … [Read more...] about Google Slides gets a refresh with new, professionally designed templates
Google Keep ditches the bottom bar for a cleaner, modern look
Google Keep is the latest Google app to get a makeover, and this time, it's all about simplifying the interface. A server-side update rolling out to Android users is streamlining the app's bottom bar, bringing it more in line with the clean aesthetic we've seen in other Google apps. So, what's … [Read more...] about Google Keep ditches the bottom bar for a cleaner, modern look
Here’s where your Sharing section went in Google Photos
Google is constantly working to upgrade/improve the Google Photos app as time goes on. Hopefully, it is always in response to user data in an attempt to clean up the UI in ways that make all of our experiences a bit better while in the app. This time around, however, I'm not quite sure as the … [Read more...] about Here’s where your Sharing section went in Google Photos
Why the Pixel Weather app got rid of the Froggy mascot
Earlier this week, we shared news that Google's Pixel Weather app finally made its way to older Pixel devices! Specifically, Pixel 6 and newer got in on the update, but in the midst of the roll-out, I'm sure many of you that don't have the latest Pixel devices from Google recognized a staple of the … [Read more...] about Why the Pixel Weather app got rid of the Froggy mascot
The new Pixel Weather app is now available for Pixel 6 and newer
The dedicated Pixel Weather app - announced as part of the Android 15 Pixel Drop - is now rolling out to all Pixels including the Pixel 6 and newer along with the Pixel Tablet as well. This isn't a separate download, but an update to the existing weather service you likely use on a regular basis if … [Read more...] about The new Pixel Weather app is now available for Pixel 6 and newer
YouTube Music Android and iOS apps get a modern floating menu facelift
The Android and iOS YouTube Music apps are getting a subtle facelift in the menu department, aligning their designs more closely with the main YouTube app. The change? An updated overflow menu that ditches the full-width layout for a sleeker, more-modern floating panel that works better with … [Read more...] about YouTube Music Android and iOS apps get a modern floating menu facelift
Google rolls out an update to Quick Share for Windows with lots of bug fixes
According to 9to5 Google, it looks like Google has just dropped a new update for their Quick Share file-sharing app on Windows, bringing it to version 1.0.2002.2. There's not really anything new, here, but for the moment there shouldn't be. Instead, Google is focused on fixing things that haven't … [Read more...] about Google rolls out an update to Quick Share for Windows with lots of bug fixes
Google Photos gets increased transparency for AI-edited images
As AI-generated and edited images only continue getting more realistic, Google Photos is taking a bold step toward transparency by clearly labeling images that have been edited using its own AI-powered tools. Users will soon be able to see if a photo has been altered using AI right in the app via … [Read more...] about Google Photos gets increased transparency for AI-edited images
