We reported exactly a month ago, after Chrome Story first spotted the code change, that Google was working on a ChromeOS Partial Split mode to resize windows into 2/3 and 1/3 configurations, similar to what Windows 11 does. In that post, we speculated how the implementation might go since, at the time, there were no […]
Continue ReadingYouTube app for iPhone and iPad get picture-in-picture
iPhone and iPad users rejoice! It’s been a long time coming, and finally, iOS and iPadOS 15.0 and higher will begin to receive picture-in-picture (PiP) over the next few days, allowing users to continue watching videos in a small mini player while simultaneously switching to other apps. The announcement was made yesterday on both Twitter […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromecast with Google TV update rolling out
If you have a Chromecast with Google TV, the updated streaming device that replaces the original Chromecast and delivers an Android TV-like experience is finally getting an update this year. As 9to5Google noted, the update comes a full seven months since the last update in December, which improved Dolby Vision playback and freed up some […]
Continue ReadingGoogle One 2TB+ subscribers gain enhanced video calling
Google has been improving its Google One program lately by adding more features to its higher-cost premium tier. This tier normally includes 2TB in storage available across Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive. However, last year, Google bumped the free VPN option for Android and iOS by making it available internationally to premium users. In […]
Continue ReadingHow to create web app shortcuts on ChromeOS for sites that don’t have a PWA
We never get tired of singing a well-made PWA its praises as it once again proves that Progressive Web Apps are the future of the open web. Unfortunately, however, not every single website you use has a PWA available as a one-click install or is even listed on the Play Store to easily add it […]
Continue Reading[U: Fixed] New Gmail bug is displaying a warning banner on emails. Fix is in the works.
Update, July 10th, 12:40PM EST: The Google Workspace team provided the below update yesterday, July 9th, at 9:27PM UTC: The problem with Gmail has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. Gmail users are experiencing an issue in which emails delivered between 7 PM PST on […]
Continue ReadingYou can now view Spotify real-time lyrics on Nest Hub
Spotify introduced real-time lyrics on Android, iOS, TVs, consoles, and the web in November 2021. Now, as reported by 9to5Google, they’re also available on the Nest Hub and other Google Assistant-powered Smart Displays. Spotify’s fullscreen media controls on the Nest Hub now display lyrics next to the bottom-right “favorite” or “heart” icon. Tapping replaces the […]
Continue ReadingChrome passwords on Mac/Windows laptops can soon be accessed with biometrics
It appears that Google is working on bringing biometric authentication to Chrome on Mac and Windows, as indicated by the presence of an experimental flag in the Chromium Gerrit repository. This will give users another option for authenticating when trying to view saved passwords in Chrome. Currently, on a desktop, the browser will prompt you […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 Restricted setting feature blocks sideloaded apps from notifications
With Android 13, Google will implement a change prohibiting the Accessibility APIs from being abused by sideloaded applications. Through the use of the “Restricted Setting” function, the user will be prevented from activating the accessibility service for potentially harmful apps. Once it’s been determined that an app fits this description, the Accessibility settings for that […]
Continue ReadingPlay Store might be getting a new logo, Material You in tablets and Chromebooks
The last time Google changed its Play icon was back in 2016 when its signature interlocking triangles took on a new brighter look. However, six years later, The Google Play store and its icon remained largely untouched, donning its outdated UI and icon. At the same time, the rest of the apps in the Google […]
Continue ReadingPixel “At a Glance” widget may soon get three new features
The “At a Glance” widget on Pixels has seen quite a few improvements lately with the addition of Flashlight reminders, and Nest Doorbell alerts this past month. However, it looks like Google may not be done with additions to this integral part of the Pixel experience. As discovered by 9to5Google in their APK teardown, three […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 12 July 2022 security patch now available for Pixel phones
Google’s latest patch for Pixel devices running Android 12 is here and contains the latest security patches and enables VoLTE calling features on certain networks. This is similar to the latest Beta update for Android 13, which dropped last Monday for eligible devices. However, the update comes a couple of days later than usual since […]
Continue ReadingChrome and ChromeOS 105 feature could make your device’s battery last longer
Battery life can make or break a device, no matter how beautiful or trendy. Although battery performance is highly dependent on the hardware and usage of said device, it is no secret that the Chrome browser is a memory hog. However, it looks like Google is readying a change that might help with this, and […]
Continue ReadingSome users unable to switch to their brand accounts on their TV’s YouTube app
I noticed something odd happening this weekend as I tried to switch to my YouTube brand account on the YouTube app (version 2.17.006) of my Chromecast with Google TV. I got an error that stated, “This account is not supported on the YouTube on TV app at this time. To continue, sign in with a […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel’s car crash detection feature may be coming to other Android phones
Google Pixel’s Car Crash Detection feature, launched alongside the Pixel and later made available for the Pixel 3 and subsequent Pixel models, instantly became a highly praised addition to the Personal Safety app. As you may be aware, Google Pixel phones can tell when a car crash has happened by using their location, motion sensors, […]
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