In 2021, Google launched “Companion mode” in Google Meet which allowed users to connect to meetings without sharing their full audio and video. This is very practical for situations where you want to avoid audio feedback due to having a second screen nearby joined to the same meeting, while still being able to access interactive […]
Continue ReadingNearby “Self Share” now working in ChromeOS Beta, works with Android’s latest Google Play services
Nearby Share has become an indispensable feature of the Google ecosystem and Google’s answer to Apple’s “Airdrop” when it comes to sharing files between Android and ChromeOS devices. I use it on a regular basis, and it makes my workflow so much more efficient. However, there is one small hurdle that Google decided needn’t be there: […]
Continue ReadingMay Google Pixel security patch rolls out with improvements and bug fixes in Android 12
The Google Pixel monthly software update for May 2022 is rolling out now with a few improvements and bug fixes in tow. The security patch (SP2A.220505.002) will arrive via OTA (over-the-air) to all supported Pixels running Android 12, though it will be a staged rollout that will continue over the next week. The supported Pixel […]
Continue ReadingAndroid’s Google Translate widgets get Material You makeover
Last week, Google announced via Twitter the debut of a new Translate widget on Android that adopts the “Material You” aesthetic. Unfortunately, when this was announced, the feature had not rolled out widely yet, so we could only discern what it would look like based on Google’s tweet and some of the pictures shared by […]
Continue ReadingLatest Chrome Beta adopts tab reordering via keyboard shortcuts
One of the best things about running a browser based on open-source code is the speed at which new features and improvements are introduced. Chrome is that kind of browser, with a slew of features constantly being tested in the Canary channel, where the brave and adventurous get to try out what’s in development before […]
Continue ReadingHow to set up Package Detection on Google Nest cameras
Google’s Nest family of doorbells has had package detection functionality since 2019; however, most people who own them have no idea this is even possible. This functionality does vary on the type of camera you have, and it does require that you are subscribed to the Nest Aware plan. Still, you can choose to receive […]
Continue ReadingProgram revealed for Google I/O, Keynotes and Technical Sessions to watch for
Google published its I/O program yesterday ahead of the annual developer conference taking place in two weeks. The event list for the fully-virtual conference reveals several must-watch keynotes, such as the main Google I/O and Developer Keynotes that the event is known for. This year the program will differ in that all the keynotes, product […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Docs redesigns file menus to improve findability
Soon, when you log in to Google Docs, you will find the menus have changed slightly, looking more modern with some improved visuals. Google has announced this update in a blog post stating that this change is geared toward making it easier to locate the most commonly-used features, opting for shortened menus and prominent icons. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Apps will now warn you when opening a potentially dangerous file
In January, Google rolled out warning banners for potentially malicious or dangerous files in Google Drive. This came about as a necessity after several scams surfaced that used Google Docs or Google Sheets files to spread abusive content. Google is now extending that same functionality to Google Apps files opened directly and not necessarily through […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Chrome 101 implements Password Notes feature via a flag
Google has been experimenting lately with several ways to make Google Chrome your preferred password manager. One of the features that were spotted back in February to make this a reality was the ability to add notes to your saved passwords, as originally discovered by u/Leopeva64-2 on Reddit in the Canary channel of Chrome. More […]
Continue ReadingGoogle releases Android 13 Beta 1 for eligible Pixel devices
Google announced yesterday the release of the first Beta for Android 13, which can be installed on eligible Pixel devices. The Developer Preview versions of Android 13 have been around since early February, giving Developers a look into this iteration of Android’s core themes of privacy, security, developer productivity, and tablet and large screen support. […]
Continue ReadingGoogle CEO hints at possible Pixel product announcements at Google I/O
Google I/O is almost upon us and we have had lots of fun speculating on whether the leaked Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch devices will be unveiled – or at least teased – during the event. It seems that may be the case after all because, during Alphabet’s quarterly earnings call, CEO Sundar Pichai shared […]
Continue ReadingWorkspace: Storage management tools rolling out for Admins
Google Workspace Admins will now have access to new tools within the console to see how much storage is being used and view how close their organization is to reaching their storage limit. These storage-related activities will now be available from a single place within the console. They will give Admins some insight into which users […]
Continue Reading[Update: Rolling out now] Fitbit gets approval to use new AFib detection algorithm
Updated 4/27/2022 10:10AM EST: 9to5Google has confirmed with Fitbit that the update that enables Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications started rolling out on April 25th to eligible Fitbit devices in the U.S. However, for now the feature is limited to the United States and may take a few weeks to appear for everyone. The eligible devices […]
Continue ReadingYou will soon be able to pin floating windows in ChromeOS
In Google’s efforts to bring ChromeOS to the masses, we have seen many improvements over time that have made the experience feel more polished and have brought features previously only seen on “fully-fledged” operating systems like Windows and macOS. One of these features, as discovered by Android Police, is the ability to pin a floating […]
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