Back in April, Ruku called out Google in an abrasive email, threatening to no longer carry Youtube TV on its devices. Shortly afterward, it followed up on those threats, and did exactly that, stating that Google had basically become a monopolistic bully for imposing its marketing presence over its … [Read more...] about In just a few weeks, new Roku devices will no longer be able to install Youtube either
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 adds Focus Time entries so you can rest and reflect between events
With the overwhelming amount of digital meetings and collaboration that has become the new normal thanks to the global pandemic, it can be very easy to become overwhelmed. Google has previously baked Time Insights into Calendar to help you see where you're spending your time and how often you're … [Read more...] about Google Calendar adds Focus Time entries so you can rest and reflect between events
Google Pixel Pass: videos, music, games, storage, a device, and protection in one subscription
Google just finished revealing its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones, and with it, a new subscription. Don't worry, this one isn't exactly new. Pixel Pass actually combines many of your existing Google subscriptions into one bundle so that you can manage it all in one place and with one payment each … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Pass: videos, music, games, storage, a device, and protection in one subscription
You can now mark Google Chat Spaces messages and DMs as unread
Google is now rolling out the ability to mark previously read or opened direct messages, and messages in spaces as "unread". This new Message Action can help you remember to return to important conversations at a time that's more convenient to you without robbing you of the chance to read and … [Read more...] about You can now mark Google Chat Spaces messages and DMs as unread
Continuous scrolling for mobile brings Google Search into the modern age
If you're accustomed to browsing several pages to find what you need on Google Search using your phone, you'll probably have noticed already that you no longer need to click to navigate between each new page of results. Google has officially rolled out "Continuous scrolling", bringing Search into … [Read more...] about Continuous scrolling for mobile brings Google Search into the modern age
Support for Chrome Apps on Chrome OS has been extended through 2025
First communicated last August, Google set in motion a timeline for its plans to kill off traditional Chrome Apps on Chrome OS. Now, it's amending that timeline based on Enterprise customer feedback and extending the deadline by at least three years. Originally, general support for Chrome Apps … [Read more...] about Support for Chrome Apps on Chrome OS has been extended through 2025
Coming soon: Choose your Chromebook Wallpaper directly from Google Photos
First discovered by 9to5Google, the ability to change your Chrome OS wallpaper directly using Google Photos may soon be inbound as a feature. Kyle Bradshaw discovered a new Chromium Repository feature flag that's being developed that will integrate the popular photo storage and sharing service … [Read more...] about Coming soon: Choose your Chromebook Wallpaper directly from Google Photos
Google will now show you the estimated carbon impact of your flight
The most impactful way that Google can lower its carbon footprint across the board is to empower its users to make decisions that help the environment. On its sustainability website, the company has pledged to be carbon-free by 2030. As that date is now less than a decade away, we've seen many … [Read more...] about Google will now show you the estimated carbon impact of your flight
Surprising no one, Google Calendar built in a way for you to filter your view, but not a way to undo it
Have I mentioned lately how frustrating it is that Google drops half-baked features into its services and then leaves them to go off on new adventures? Well, in today's edition of 'What Heck Were They Thinking?', I visited my Google Calendar to plan my week only to find that toggling "Display this … [Read more...] about Surprising no one, Google Calendar built in a way for you to filter your view, but not a way to undo it
Google Assistant turns five years old, celebrates its own birthday, eats its own cake
Google Assistant has drastically increased the quality of life for millions of users, at least in the sense that they are able to access the world's information in an organized way as per Google's mission statement. In a new blog post today, the company recapped its accomplishments with its AI and … [Read more...] about Google Assistant turns five years old, celebrates its own birthday, eats its own cake
Look back on the good old days with Google Photos “Memories” on Nest hubs
Now that Nest Hub owners can speak to their display in Spanish - a feature that has long been sought after - Google is shifting its focus to the past. Well, sort of. In the same vein as the new Google Photos Memories widget that you can now place on your Android 12 home screen to get that "picture … [Read more...] about Look back on the good old days with Google Photos “Memories” on Nest hubs
Google SVP ‘offers to help’ Apple bring RCS messages to iMessage
With the impending arrival of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, there's more talk of iPhone users thinking about trying out Android than I've seen in a long time. Don't get me wrong, it won't turn into much of a tide shift in the end, but the fact remains that Google has a compelling phone launch on its … [Read more...] about Google SVP ‘offers to help’ Apple bring RCS messages to iMessage
