In what may be the longest rollout in the history of Google releases, the long-awaited ambient mode screensaver for Google TV that features “proactive personal results” is starting to see a wider rollout and an official announcement on Twitter, as well as a mention on the Google TV Help page. As spotted by 9to5Google yesterday, […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 Beta 3 and 3.1 released just two days apart
On Wednesday, Google announced the release of Android 13 Beta 3 for Pixel phones, marking the Platform Stability milestone for Android 13 in general. Simply said, the release had already reached a point where Developers needed to start all the final compatibility testing for their apps and prepare to release their compatible versions soon. This […]
Continue ReadingThe best Wear OS watch faces of 2022
Since the days after World World I, when the wristwatch replaced the pocket watch as the most practical and convenient way to tell the time, humanity has been obsessed with finding ways to make watches more stylish and unique to the person wearing them. It’s no secret that watches are timepieces that can hold deeply […]
Continue ReadingYou can now star your important Google Tasks and sort them by importance
Let’s be honest: as a productivity app, Google Tasks hasn’t quite been the number one choice for most people when it comes to productivity. Its feature set is good-enough, allowing you to schedule and check off simple tasks, but its options are not considered “Pro” or even consistent throughout all the platforms where you can […]
Continue ReadingGoogle partners up with Figma to bring the popular design tool to Chromebooks
The Anywhere School 2022 event that took place yesterday brought us many exciting announcements about the future of Google Classroom and the role Workspace features and Chromebooks will play. Things like auto-transcribing Meet calls and “cast moderator” mode in the new Screencast app will be pivotal in today’s digital classroom. There was one more announcement […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Fi coverage expands with new W+ network
Google’s in-house incubator project, known as Area 120, has spawned some highly successful products such as Google News and the Cardboard VR headset. However, one Area 120 product was announced in 2020 that didn’t garner much publicity at the time – perhaps due to a certain global pandemic – but that has been a substantial […]
Continue ReadingThe Android 12 beta program for Pixel phones is over. Here’s what you need to know.
The Android 12 June release and Pixel Feature Drop began rolling out yesterday to eligible Pixel devices. This release includes several new features, security patches, and bug fixes and will continue to roll out over the next week in phases depending on your carrier and device. As stated last month, when Beta 3 of the […]
Continue ReadingThe Anywhere School School 2022: Event overview and announcements for education
Google’s The Anywhere School 2022 webinar event took off today with product launches and announcements to improve how students and teachers use technology in the classroom. The announcements included new updates to Chromebooks, Google Classroom, and Google Meet. Here’s a summary of everything that’s coming: The official launch of Screencast app Last month, we shared […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS Gallery app will soon integrate with Google Photos
Update, June 7th, 2022 10:45AM EST: C2 Productions on Twitter was able to get a sneak peek of what the “Edit in Photos” button will look like with this change. He was able to get it to appear in Canary when viewing a video. It wasn’t working with images for him. Original Post, June 7th, […]
Continue ReadingJune 2022 Pixel Feature Drop begins rolling out today
It’s that time again, Team Pixel! Google’s latest Pixel drop has begun rolling out today, bringing a nice selection of helpful features as well as some fun and unexpected ones. The update will apply to Pixel 4 through Pixel 6 and 6 Pro devices. Here’s everything that was announced: Turn your videos into music with […]
Continue ReadingAndroid gets enhanced accessibility features for users with impaired vision or hard of hearing
As part of Android’s quarterly updates, Google announced new features to existing accessibility apps that enhance and enrich the lives of those who use them. These updates are aimed at, but not limited to, those with hearing loss or who have low or impaired vision. For the hard of hearing, Sound Amplifier will be able […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play will soon let you use your Play Points for in-app purchases
As part of Android’s June quarterly update, Google Play will be getting a nifty new feature that will allow you to use your accrued Play Points to pay for in-app purchases without ever leaving your app or game. Additionally, you will have the option to use your points to cover the full value or split […]
Continue ReadingAndroid gains previously Pixel-exclusive Gboard text stickers, more Emoji Kitchen combinations
Gboard is indisputably a top favorite keyboard app among Android users. Its ease of use and outstanding features make it a go-to when needing to compose a message, whether by typing the old-fashioned way or sliding your finger across the letters – a.k.a. Glide Typing. Gboard also includes many smart features, some recently released, such […]
Continue ReadingYouTube update allows your phone to interact with videos watched on your TV
Many of us watch YouTube daily on devices other than our phones and computers. For me, and many others, that device is a television. Google states that as of January 2022, viewers are watching over 700 million hours daily of YouTube content on a TV. That’s a lot of hours and a very clear sign […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Drive will now show you your file’s location at a glance
An update rolling out in Google Drive for Google Workspace customers adds a new column in the Search, Recent, Starred, and Trash web views. This column will include file location in addition to the file name, owner, modification date, and size. This feature will make it much easier to be able to at a glance […]
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