Google Keep has been the subject of several APK teardowns lately that have revealed some interesting “possible” new features. Just last month, it was discovered that Keep is likely adding basic text formatting options, such as the ability to bold or italicize your text, as well as adding different font sizes. Considering the app is […]
Continue ReadingThe YouTube Comments Panel and Teaser are my new favorite thing
I was watching videos on YouTube the other day when something caught my attention: The placement of the comments on the video was not in the same place I’ve known it to be for years. Instead, it appeared in a small section next to the channel’s information. I thought this was odd, as I recall […]
Continue ReadingHow to use Markdown to write in Google Docs
Markdown – a lightweight markup language for creating formatted text using a plain-text editor – has been supported by Google Docs in a very limited capacity when composing a document for some time now. The syntax is intended to make internet writing easier and is a popular alternative to WYSIWYG (what you see is what […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV may soon install and log you into your streaming apps automatically
9to5Google spotted during an APK teardown that Google TV may soon automatically log in to previously connected apps and services to make it easier to get started with a new smart TV or dongle. Today, you can sign in to your different streaming services and music app in the Google Assistant settings, which carries that […]
Continue ReadingChrome may soon give you translate options for selected text
Google Translate as a product is a great example of how artificial intelligence and deep learning models can enrich our lives. It powers much of our current technology, and many depend on it for everyday life. Soon, it may receive an update that will take its helpfulness even further. As spotted by u/Leopeva64-2 on Reddit, […]
Continue ReadingeSignature coming to Google Docs for Workspace Individual customers
Since the launch of Google Workspace Individual a year ago — a new service to help one-person businesses grow by letting them use the same apps they use in their personal lives — Google has made several upgrades to give its users more bang for their buck. However, realizing there’s more to be done, Google […]
Continue ReadingChrome 104 to bring “Region Capture” for better tab sharing over video meetings
We’ve all been there. Someone shares their screen over a Meet or Zoom meeting, and suddenly, you have an endless hall-of-mirrors effect. Usually, that results in that someone having to either quickly stop sharing or disconnect from the meeting altogether. Thankfully, the most recent beta version of Google Chrome, version 104, has provided a sneak […]
Continue ReadingNew YouTube updates target channel memberships, comment spam, and impersonation
You could argue that YouTube creators have a love/hate relationship with the platform. While it provides plenty of monetization options to make being a “Youtuber” a viable full-time job for some, it also has its downfalls and shortcomings that the creator community has been calling attention to for a while. One of these is the […]
Continue ReadingYou can now repair your broken Pixel phone yourself with iFixit parts
As previously announced, Google can now provide replacement components and repair kits for a wide range of issues in collaboration with iFixit. These are available for devices ranging from the original Pixel to the Pixel 6 line. However, the precise selection of components and supported phones appears to differ somewhat from one country to the […]
Continue Reading“Switch to Android” app on iOS now supports all phones with Android 12
Google announced today via a blog post that all Android 12 phones now have support for the iOS “Switch to Android” app, allowing users to seamlessly transfer data from their old iPhone to their new Android. Previously, this app only worked when moving to a Pixel phone, but now support has been expanded. The much-awaited […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet will now tell you if someone you invited has not joined your meeting
A new Google Meet update will begin rolling out today to select Workspace tiers that will allow you to see who was invited to the meeting but hasn’t joined the call yet. Absent meeting invitees can be found under the “Also invited” heading, which will appear in its own section underneath the list of participants […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Forms gains rich text formatting in titles and descriptions
Following last week’s update, which added the ability to change fonts and font sizes through the main parts of your Google Form in order to change the look and feel, Google is now adding rich text formatting to allow for further customization. This is another highly-requested feature that Google Forms users have been requesting for […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel 3 and 3XL get a new update to add VoLTE roaming
If you still have a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3XL in your possession, then you will be very happy to know that a surprise update is available for you. Although initially not on the list of Pixel phones that would get it, this update will ensure that your phone receives the promised VoLTE roaming capabilities […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Analytics banned in several European countries due to GDPR violations
In yet another blow to Google Analytics in Europe, the Italian data protection authority found that a local web publisher’s use of it violated GDPR rules. As a result, the popular analytics tool has been declared illegal in Italy after being banned in France and Austria earlier this year. After fielding some complaints, the Italian SA began […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 Beta 3.3 patch rolling out now with Pixel bug fixes
A new Android 13 Beta patch is out today (Beta 3.3 – Build TPB3.220617.002), which includes stability improvements and addresses some software bugs. This is the third patch since the original Beta 3.0 was released earlier this month and comes just a week after 3.2 addressed some minor bug fixes as well. Here is the […]
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