Google Tasks, once a standalone website, was transitioned into the Gmail Sidebar as part of the company’s new “integrated workspace” strategy. This strategy aimed at streamlining productivity by housing multiple tools and apps, including Meet and Chat, in one central location: Gmail. As the approach evolved, additional services such as Calendar, Keep, and Maps were […]
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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 Photos is getting another visual design overhaul, features a pill-shaped nav drawer
Google Photos appears to be testing a significant interface overhaul. As reported by @Nail_Sadykov, an editor for the Google News Telegram Channel, there’s a fresh Google Photos UI design making the rounds, and it seems to divert quite significantly from Google’s current design principles. Most notably, it swaps out the usual bottom navigation bar, traditionally […]
Continue ReadingPokémon Sleep is now available and it could be a game changer for your kids’ bedtime routine
Pokémon trainers (and masters alike) have been eagerly awaiting the release of Pokémon Sleep for the past four years, and the day has finally arrived. The app, now available for download on both Android and iOS, aims not only to promote more sleep, but also to enhance the quality of your sleep. More interestingly, it […]
Continue ReadingNearby Share by Google exits beta on Windows, letting anyone transfer files seamlessly
Back in April, Google gave us a glimpse of something really cool – its Chromebook and Android Nearby Share feature but built as an app for Windows. It was a promising look into an easy way to transfer files across devices. The good news? It’s now out of beta and ready for a much wider […]
Continue ReadingNotebookLM is Google’s new AI-driven notes app that is official as of today
At Google I/O 2023, Google unveiled a variety of AI-first developments. Among these was Project Tailwind, a cutting-edge note-taking tool crafted to leverage large language models to expedite learning. And today, Google is announcing that Project Tailwind is now being released under its new name: NotebookLM. Google Labs’ NotebookLM represents Google’s vision to rethink note-taking […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Photos gets crazy new video filters like torn paper, light leak, and more
Google Photos is starting to roll out an interesting update to its suggested edits, which includes a collection of video filters which can be applied to your existing videos with a single click. While the intensity of the filters cannot be adjusted at launch, just having them may be enough for some users. The effects, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Messages starts rolling out direct quote replies on desktop
Google Messages for desktop takes the same model as Whatsapp and other popular applications and provides a Google-owned version of the “scan the QR code and see your messages in a web app” model. It’s far from perfect, and the experience differs a bunch depending on whether you’re using Google Fi, RCS messages, or if […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Calendar on Android will soon let you share events like you share links or images
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 […]
Continue ReadingGoogle 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. […]
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