Just days ago, Google Contacts began rolling out a revamped visual card-style backdrop to contact entry fields, and though it's a small update, it's a welcome one. More accessibility, a more attractive app featuring Material You, and just all-around better. It truly is the little things in life that … [Read more...] about Google Contacts will now let you share a link to another user’s profile
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Plus and Premium device owners can get 3 free months of Stadia Pro as a new Chromebook perk
Google is well known for its desire to bolster the creative usage of ChromeOS, and has spent a long time adding and curating different perks to encourage artists, musicians, and the like to go out and pick up a Chromebook as their next computer. In fact, the list of apps and services is getting … [Read more...] about Plus and Premium device owners can get 3 free months of Stadia Pro as a new Chromebook perk
Your Stadia Pro games for July include 6 titles: Roguebook, Those Who Remain, more
For July, Stadia is giving away a total of six games to Pro subscribers - what else did you expect? Google has been killing it with the Stadia lineup over the past few years, and I remember a time when we were all impressed that it was giving away four games per month. Now, that number has become a … [Read more...] about Your Stadia Pro games for July include 6 titles: Roguebook, Those Who Remain, more
Gmail for the web begins rolling out Material You redesign, option to disable Integrated view
Google stated back in February that it would give Gmail for the web a complete Material You overhaul. At first, however, it only received its much anticipated "Integrated" view, which placed Mail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet along the left-hand sidebar as icons instead of them being completely separate … [Read more...] about Gmail for the web begins rolling out Material You redesign, option to disable Integrated view
Atari is bringing its timeless classics to Google Stadia as a part of its 50th Anniversary
Happy 50th anniversary, Atari! Originally established in 1972, the company has firmly placed itself into gaming history as one of the first to create a slew of fantastic and exciting games for the masses. Obviously, we've come a long way since the Atari 2600, and the graphics are close to real life … [Read more...] about Atari is bringing its timeless classics to Google Stadia as a part of its 50th Anniversary
Google Contacts is getting a card-style visual redesign
In what seems like an effort to bring all of its apps into the same Material You design language (for once), Google is now updating its Contacts app to reflect this decision. To be clear, it already received this update last year, but today, it's going a step further and beautifying it a bit more … [Read more...] about Google Contacts is getting a card-style visual redesign
Netflix to follow the new trend of taking your money and still showing you ads
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix is set to jump on the bandwagon for showing advertisements to paying members. This has become increasingly popular across many of the newer streaming services, but it's not all bad, as this will be introduced as an additional tier for those who want to … [Read more...] about Netflix to follow the new trend of taking your money and still showing you ads
How to fix your iPhone on Google Fi if you aren’t able to send or receive images, videos, or links
I’ve done it! I’ve finally managed to get my fiancée to switch over from T-Mobile to Google Fi. After years of using the service, the company added support for iPhones, and I couldn’t be happier. So, after an evening of swapping everything over, we finished up and had a unified phone bill and … [Read more...] about How to fix your iPhone on Google Fi if you aren’t able to send or receive images, videos, or links
A decluttered feed redesign for the Google Home app is finally rolling out to users
Back in March, Google’s Community Specialist, Leticia, posted on the Nest Help forum that the company was going to completely revamp the Home app’s “Feed” section. This area shows news and updates or notifications about your smart home devices, but until now, it’s been a hot mess. Lots of … [Read more...] about A decluttered feed redesign for the Google Home app is finally rolling out to users
How to permanently end spam calls and texts with Google Fi on your Android phone
Are you sick of receiving calls from spammers and scammers? (Likely). Do you wish there were some way to block them from their new mode of communication too, your text messages? Have you tipped over the edge with frustration and no longer take calls as a result? Great! I've got a great solution for … [Read more...] about How to permanently end spam calls and texts with Google Fi on your Android phone
Netflix is taking gaming pretty seriously, adds popular indie title Into the Breach
Since December of this past year, Netflix has more than doubled its games library. It went from 10 titles to 23, in an effort to supplement its plummeting subscriber count by offering something new and quite different than its core services. That's not to say interactivity wasn't a thing before for … [Read more...] about Netflix is taking gaming pretty seriously, adds popular indie title Into the Breach
ChromeOS Productivity Launcher adds option to hide “Continue where you left off” section
Ever since Google released the new Chromebook Productivity Launcher, I've been a big fan. From its faster animations, its new, compact design, and more, it's clear that it's a large step forward from the previous half and fullscreen "peeking" launcher. It's not perfect though, and the company … [Read more...] about ChromeOS Productivity Launcher adds option to hide “Continue where you left off” section
