A new "Nudges" feature is appearing in Google Messages for some users, and seems to be rolling out on a wider scale than it was a few months back when it was first discovered by Android Police. In an effort to help you follow up on conversations that you either forgot to reply to, or weren't … [Read more...] about Google Messages wants you to stop ignoring your friends and family
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Chrome OS 96: New camera tricks, an updated wallpaper experience, app notifications, more
The latest Chromebook update is rolling out to users now, and with it, a slew of features that we've been tracking and covering in real-time over the past few months. Chrome OS 96 brings several improvements to the built-in camera application, including some new tricks, as well as the completely … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 96: New camera tricks, an updated wallpaper experience, app notifications, more
Chromebook Calendar widget now shows your upcoming events, adds useful, but hidden icon
Last month, I shared a first look at the new Google Calendar Chromebook Productivity Experiment which adds a glanceable Calendar widget into the quick settings of your device. Upon clicking the date in your system tray, you would be presented with this widget, and could easily see what day of the … [Read more...] about Chromebook Calendar widget now shows your upcoming events, adds useful, but hidden icon
Listen back on your year with Youtube Music’s new “2021 Recap” feature, rolling out now
Several users on Reddit are stumbling upon a pretty cool feature that's appearing in Youtube Music right now. A new "2021 Recap" can be accessed through your account image at the top-right of the app and tapping it launches an exciting overview of your "year in music". As you can see above in … [Read more...] about Listen back on your year with Youtube Music’s new “2021 Recap” feature, rolling out now
The results are in: Here are the best Google Play Apps and games of 2021
If you've voted for the best app and game of 2021 via the Google Play Store, you may be happy to know that the time has come to pick the winners! Google has published a new blog post outlining the top experience in several categories, as it does each year, and the results are both what you'd expect, … [Read more...] about The results are in: Here are the best Google Play Apps and games of 2021
Here’s a look at the upcoming “Desk Templates” feature for Chrome OS
"Desk Templates" are an extension of the virtual desks feature for Chromebooks that allow you to save and later recall apps, Chrome tabs, and more in dedicated workspaces with ease. One simple click and everything you were previously working on is restored! This differentiates itself from the … [Read more...] about Here’s a look at the upcoming “Desk Templates” feature for Chrome OS
New Chromebook launcher will sort your apps and results into categories while you search
This past April, we reported on the new Chromebook Productivity Launcher gaining the ability to organize your apps and search results into categories in order to prevent information overload. Traditionally, searching with the 'Everything button' returns a wall of results that, while they appear in … [Read more...] about New Chromebook launcher will sort your apps and results into categories while you search
The problem with Youtube’s new autoplay video previews with sound feature
Earlier this week, Youtube made an odd, but interesting choice that I initially got excited about. It added autoplay videos to its homepage across virtually all platforms including Android and Chromecast with Google TV. I initially held off from writing up my thoughts on the matter because I … [Read more...] about The problem with Youtube’s new autoplay video previews with sound feature
More helpful navigation, grocery, and dining features added to Google Maps for the holidays
Now that Black Friday is out of the way, families around the globe are looking forward to the Christmas season. With the global pandemic still posing a constant threat, the holidays are yet again going to be carried out in strange, new ways. Luckily, Google Maps has been there at every turn, … [Read more...] about More helpful navigation, grocery, and dining features added to Google Maps for the holidays
New Youtube TV subscribers can get their first month for just fifteen bucks after a free trial
Google is offering some interesting pricing for new subscribers who want to get started with live TV for the holidays. At just $0.99 apiece, a slew of add-on channels can be added to your account upon signing up. This pricing is valid for the first two months, after which you'll be paying the full … [Read more...] about New Youtube TV subscribers can get their first month for just fifteen bucks after a free trial
These super cool murals around the country let you shop by pointing Google Lens at them
American Express and Google have partnered for Small Business Saturday this weekend to create large murals across four prominent U.S. cities - Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. However, these aren't just any murals - they feature many Google Shopping "tag" icons that can be scanned … [Read more...] about These super cool murals around the country let you shop by pointing Google Lens at them
Get 6 free months of Peacock Premium free when you buy a new Chromecast with Google TV
NBC and Google are teaming up to give new Android TV and Google TV device owners a free six months of Peacock Premium. In a new tweet by the Made by Google account, the companies advertise the fact that one of the best shows in the world, The Office, is on the platform in its entirety along with … [Read more...] about Get 6 free months of Peacock Premium free when you buy a new Chromecast with Google TV
