Google released a Public Preview version of the Google Home app a few weeks back along with a multi-device experience that extended to Wear OS 3 and the Google Pixel Watch. This new experience had been originally shown off at Google I/O and allowed you to use your wrist to control your entire smart … [Read more...] about Google Home app for Wear OS gets update with improved list view
Google Wallet now opens full app when using shortcuts on a Pixel 7/7Pro
Earlier this year, Google made some changes to its Wallet app, giving it a new name and the capability to store more of your cards than just your credit and loyalty cards. Later in the year, when the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro launched, its users caught a bug within that app that caused payment … [Read more...] about Google Wallet now opens full app when using shortcuts on a Pixel 7/7Pro
Google Photos’ Collage Editor adds festive new designs
Google Photos is a popular photo and video storage service that offers a variety of tools for organizing, editing, and sharing your media. One of the standout features of Google Photos is the Collage Editor which was launched earlier this year and allows you to combine multiple photos into a single, … [Read more...] about Google Photos’ Collage Editor adds festive new designs
You can now write and format programming code properly in Google Docs
In the current version of Google Docs, contributors who want to present code have to manually highlight and then apply a font or paragraph style after pasting the code into the page. This has been a challenge and a shortcoming of Google Docs, as it was challenging to illustrate that certain text was … [Read more...] about You can now write and format programming code properly in Google Docs
Google Nest and Android devices will now work with Matter
We have covered "Matter" and the effects it will have on the Smart Home industry quite extensively on this site. Basically, Matter is a new standard for smart home platforms, apps, and devices that makes it possible to connect smart home devices from different brands with one hub that is compatible … [Read more...] about Google Nest and Android devices will now work with Matter
Google TV spotlights the Best of 2022 based on our viewing habits
As we get closer to the end of the year, many of us enjoy reminiscing about the good times and the things that brought us joy. I don't know about you, but I do consider myself a bit of a movie buff, and watching movies and TV shows is one of the things that most bring me joy. Thankfully, Google TV … [Read more...] about Google TV spotlights the Best of 2022 based on our viewing habits
Google Fi will now let you set LTE as your preferred network type on Pixels
The December security patch that rolled out last week was packed with bug fixes and new features that will be gracing our Pixel devices very soon. However, some features get introduced that do not make it to the release notes and we have to rely on users to catch them and report them to their … [Read more...] about Google Fi will now let you set LTE as your preferred network type on Pixels
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 is now available for those enrolled in the Beta program
Last week, Google announced the Android 13 December software update and Pixel feature drop, which was full of new features just in time to celebrate the holidays. Along with those updates came a PSA about when the right timing was for opting out of the beta program if that was something you were … [Read more...] about Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 is now available for those enrolled in the Beta program
How to change the navigation voice in Google Maps
Google Maps has many features to help you reach your destination with as few surprises as possible. However, although one of the most feature-packed apps in the Google apps ecosystem, Google Maps is not known for having many options when it comes to switching up the look and feel of the experience. … [Read more...] about How to change the navigation voice in Google Maps
Google Sheets get a new project tracking Smart Canvas feature
Google continues on improving its "Smart Canvas" product experience which aims to deliver the next evolution of collaboration for Google Workspace. In this latest update, Google is adding dropdown chips in Google Sheets giving you the ability to easily show the progress of a project or one of the … [Read more...] about Google Sheets get a new project tracking Smart Canvas feature
Google Maps and Waze teams merge as Google continues its cost-cutting measures
We gathered that changes would be happening internally at Google ever since CEO Sundar Pichai uttered the phrase "Don't equate fun with money" as a response when fielding questions from concerned employees regarding the cost-saving measures that the company was taking. Some of these measures … [Read more...] about Google Maps and Waze teams merge as Google continues its cost-cutting measures
Google Slides adds new “Follow” feature to improve collaboration
Google Workspace is launching a brand-new tool called 'Follow,' which will enable you to work in tandem with your coworkers on Google Slides in real-time. This builds upon the previously launched feature that allows you to see what slide a colleague is on, except now you can click on a … [Read more...] about Google Slides adds new “Follow” feature to improve collaboration
