Chromebooks are very convenient devices to take with you when traveling. Most are compact and lightweight enough to fit in your personal or carry-on bag and straightforward enough to use that you can trust will facilitate what you need to get done with them. I recently took a trip that took me across time zones […]
Continue ReadingPixel Camera gets Material You and Speech Enhancement update
The Google Camera app is getting a brand new update that introduces some Material You touches and, on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, enables “Speech enhancement” for the rear camera. As noted by 9to5Google, the update, version 8.6, is rolling out but is not yet widely available via the Play Store. The Material You […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel 6a gets its first security update on launch day
Today is the day the Google Pixel 6a officially hits stores, and a security update is already waiting to be installed. This update was announced in the Google Pixel Community; however, the Pixel Update bulletin has not been updated yet with details of what this update covers, other than security patches for Pixel 6a users. […]
Continue ReadingMaps adds landmark aerial views and other safety features
This year’s I/O conference, back in May, was full of announcements concerning AI and machine learning advancements. Google Maps was one of the applications to leverage much of this by implementing features that push the envelope and make the experience more helpful and fun to use. One of these announcements was a preview of “Immersive […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS personalization and productivity features announced
Today was a good day for ChromeOS enthusiasts waiting for a way to do some simple video editing with the announcement of a video editor that will be built into Google Photos, which will be available first on Chromebooks this fall. However, that is not the only Chromebook-related announcement from today, as some new and […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 Beta 4.1 patch addresses some final bug fixes
A new patch is available for Google Pixel phone users running Android 13 Beta 4. This 4.1 patch (TPB4.220624.008) is a minor update that includes some connectivity bug fixes, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS data. It follows Beta 4.0, which was released a couple of weeks ago as the final beta before the final […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play celebrates its 10th birthday with a new look
Earlier this month, a slightly different Google Play icon was spotted in the wild, prompting several other outlets and us to report this as a “may be coming soon” update. The new logo, which was showing up in GPay and Google Pay with a more material-looking icon that flattens the colors and removes the shadows, resembled […]
Continue ReadingHow to connect a Chromebook to WiFi using Nearby Share
Google introduced Nearby Share to Chromebooks back with ChromeOS 91, which has since become an indispensable feature for those who also use an Android phone and like to share files back and forth between these two devices. But that’s not the extent of what Nearby Share can do. During the last Google I/O Developer Conference, Google […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet’s YouTube live streaming feature rolling out now
Back in March, Google announced their plans to add a live streaming option to Google Meet this year, thus allowing your meetings to be viewed by more than the amount supported to join a Meet. This would also allow your stream to be viewed by large groups of people outside of your organization, giving them […]
Continue ReadingGoogle to begin testing of AR glasses in the real world
Of all the product announcements at Google I/O this year, the one that hit closest to home was the preview of a prototype pair of augmented reality glasses that put live real-time translation and transcription directly into the wearer’s line of sight. This announcement was accompanied by a video of a mother and daughter who […]
Continue ReadingAbility to delete Google Chat Spaces now generally available
Last year, Google introduced the ability to delete Spaces in Google Chat, six months after Spaces replaced the old Chat Rooms. However, this was restricted to only the room creator and for Google Workspace customers on the Business Standard, G Suite Basic, or Business Starter tiers. This made the feature very limited and unavailable to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle will sell you a Pixel 6a for $150
Pre-orders for Google’s next “budget” phone, the Pixel 6a, opened up yesterday to mixed reactions. While some raved about the fact that you could purchase a phone that brought you as close as possible to the full “Pixel experience” at a significantly lower price than a flagship, some took issue with the corners Google had […]
Continue ReadingPixel Buds Pro will let you automatically switch between two devices
The much-awaited Android audio switch feature will debut with the Google Pixel Buds Pro, which are now available for pre-order. This feature builds upon the existing “Fast Pair” feature and will intelligently use information about what you’re listening to and what you’re doing to switch the audio to the appropriate device. This is similar to […]
Continue ReadingWrap your Pixel in a half shell: Pixel Power!
Dbrand is at it again and bringing back their “Teenage Mutant Ninja Pixels” (TMNP) skins just in time for the Google Pixel 6a’s release. For those unfamiliar, Dbrand is a Canadian company that makes customizable skins, cases, screen protectors, and plates for various smartphones, computers, and game consoles. It is very well known for being […]
Continue ReadingWhere to preorder the Google Pixel 6a today and get a free Pixel Buds A-Series
Pre-orders for the highly anticipated Google Pixel 6a go live today at 1 pm EST in the U.S. and have already opened up in Europe and parts of Asia. Google’s new “budget” smartphone is expected to be well received and likely to become the company’s new best seller, considering its affordable price tag and similarity […]
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