For years I've been using Google Photos and heavily relying on the 'Enhance' feature to take my decent photos and make them look amazing. It's not a 100% solution, but for someone like me who won't usually take the time to color grade a photo before sharing it, this little feature has proven so … [Read more...] about Google Photos is getting the video enhancing tool I’ve been waiting for
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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You can now switch devices mid-call on Google Meet
Google Meet has introduced a new feature that streamlines the experience of switching devices in the middle of a call - without hanging up! This functionality enables users to maintain uninterrupted conversations by effortlessly transferring calls between their phones and computers. The new … [Read more...] about You can now switch devices mid-call on Google Meet
Google Play Store simultaneous downloads are here for Chromebooks
While most people don't tend to set up a new Chromebook nearly as often as someone like myself does, all ChromeOS users have to deal with the initial onslaught of Android app downloads when they log into a new Chromebook, a borrowed one, or a freshly-powerwashed device. It's part of the overall … [Read more...] about Google Play Store simultaneous downloads are here for Chromebooks
How to use the Spotify web app on your Chromebook and why you should
Over the last few years, Spotify has become the king of music streaming, with a vast library of music, excellently curated playlists, and a massive library of podcasts. But what if you want to listen on your Chromebook but don't want to install the Android app? Or maybe you're using a shared … [Read more...] about How to use the Spotify web app on your Chromebook and why you should
Your Google Photos library is about to get far less cluttered
Get ready for a cleaner, more organized Google Photos experience very soon. Recent finds from AssembleDebug (via PiunikaWeb) point to a major update that should help every single Google Photos user who feels a tad bit overwhelmed by their image library's continual collecting of not only treasured … [Read more...] about Your Google Photos library is about to get far less cluttered
Google accidentally shares time frame for RCS coming to iPhone
Google has "accidentally" dropped a clue on its Android website that suggests Apple might moving to implement their promised RCS implementation this fall according to a report from 9to5 Google. While the news that Apple is bringing RCS to iMessage isn't new, per se, finally having a date attached … [Read more...] about Google accidentally shares time frame for RCS coming to iPhone
My hopes of playing COD: Warzone on a Chromebook are shattered
Today's been a big day and I've known it would be for weeks. The NCAA Tournament - A.K.A. March Madness - has begun, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk is up for order at Best Buy (and our review unit arrived today), a new show I've been interested in watching is available today (Netflix's 3-Body … [Read more...] about My hopes of playing COD: Warzone on a Chromebook are shattered
YouTube Music is testing out a feature it should’ve had all along
Remember the feature that was announced last October where you could hum a melody into YouTube and find the matching song? Well, it looks like Google is bringing the same feature to their music app - the place where you would think it would've appeared first. Nonetheless, Google is testing out a new … [Read more...] about YouTube Music is testing out a feature it should’ve had all along
YouTube on Google TV is getting some desktop features I’ve been missing
Since the introduction of YouTube apps on smart TVs, I've found myself using this method of consuming videos possibly more than any other way. I'm not what I would consider a YouTube addict, but the larger focus of YouTube on longer-form videos makes it a perfect fit for the bigger screen, and I … [Read more...] about YouTube on Google TV is getting some desktop features I’ve been missing
Android on desktop is a tough sell and Windows is dropping it
In a bit of a surprise announcement, Microsoft recently announced the shutdown of Windows 11's Windows Subsystem for Android. The feature that has allowed you to run Android apps directly on your Windows PC for the past year is already being deprecated, but when you look at the reasoning behind this … [Read more...] about Android on desktop is a tough sell and Windows is dropping it
Google Keep is getting an AI upgrade with Gemini
In 2024, AI is going to keep showing up in all sorts of places, and Google's latest insertion of Gemini in one of its higher-profile products is landing in Google Keep. The upcoming "Help me create a list" will be a new feature leveraging the power of Gemini to streamline everyday tasks right within … [Read more...] about Google Keep is getting an AI upgrade with Gemini
New ‘App Mall’ may finally bring all Chromebook apps together in one place
For a very, very long time, we've talked at length about the need for there to be a single, unified place for Chromebook users to find apps. As the options for ChromeOS grew, the need only became greater and there's been nothing done about this to date. With Chromebooks now able to leverage PWAs … [Read more...] about New ‘App Mall’ may finally bring all Chromebook apps together in one place
