The Chrome team at Google does a very solid job of keeping the browser on parity across all the platforms on which it lives. As with most software, Chrome does vary a bit from OS to OS but most features usually make it to all platforms sooner or later. Often, Chrome on Android will get […]
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Sony partners with Backbone to give mobile gamers a tailored Playstation experience on the go
The Backbone One for Android just launched about a month ago, and with it, gave anyone with a Google, Samsung, or other Android phone a fantastic alternative to the GameSir X2. Along the launch of the mobile gaming controller, a $65 USD in value of free Stadia Pro, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and Discord Nitro […]
Continue ReadingYouTube app for iPhone and iPad get picture-in-picture
iPhone and iPad users rejoice! It’s been a long time coming, and finally, iOS and iPadOS 15.0 and higher will begin to receive picture-in-picture (PiP) over the next few days, allowing users to continue watching videos in a small mini player while simultaneously switching to other apps. The announcement was made yesterday on both Twitter […]
Continue ReadingHow 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 features. All […]
Continue ReadingChrome on iOS to gain new features in upcoming version 103
iPhone and iPad users who use Chrome as their preferred browser will be treated to 6 new features in the upcoming 103 version. These new features focus on safer browsing, password security, an easier-to-use interface, and ways to help you get things done quicker. Enhanced Safe Browsing iOS users will now benefit from Chrome’s Enhanced […]
Continue ReadingiPhone and iPad users can now download Google TV from the Appstore
Apple device users have been forced to buy and rent movies from the web in order to cast them to a Chromecast since, well, forever. On Android, the Google TV app came out immediately alongside its release on smart TVs, so the experience for buying content and casting it is pretty seamless. I first noticed […]
Continue ReadingWaze users can now connect to Apple Music on iPhone
Waze is a community-driven map app acquired by Google in 2013 and is a favorite among those who prefer more immediate user-submitted data during their drive. The app shares real-time information on traffic conditions, accidents, police traps, blocked roads, and weather conditions. It works by collecting this information while the users drive around with the […]
Continue ReadingApple embraces Google’s Live Captions and introduces similar feature for iPhone, iPad and Mac
These days, iOS and Android have more in common as mobile operating systems than they have differences. Of course, you could argue all day long about which one does this more, but the fact remains that both borrow features from each other. Luckily, this results in both Apple and Google pushing to outdo each other […]
Continue ReadingHow to use iMessage on your Chromebook
It goes without saying that Google’s Chrome operating system lends itself much more to those of us who use Android smartphones. With the evolution of the in-built Chrome OS Phone Hub, the symbiotic relationship between Chromebook and Android phones has become near-seamless and it just keeps getting better. Phone Hub allows you to access your […]
Continue Reading[Update: Rollout confirmed] Google’s “Switch to Android” app quietly shows up in iOS app store, but not publicly launched yet
Update, April 21st, 11:50AM EST: Google spokesperson Ivy Hunt confirmed to The Verge that the rollout should be complete in a few weeks. The holdup is an upcoming update to Pixel devices that allows them to work with the app. Once the devices are all ready, then the app will be available in the markets where Pixel […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Maps rolls out estimated toll prices and more detailed navigation, iOS improvements
Google Maps is rolling out a series of updates to the Android and iOS apps aimed at helping you plan your drive, save money and explore new places. More notable is the addition of estimated toll prices and a more detailed navigation map that now includes traffic lights and stop signs along your route, among […]
Continue ReadingClassic Hangouts removed from Google Play and Apple app stores
The writing is on the wall for classic Google Hangouts. Last month, we reported that the transition from classic Hangouts to Google chat was entering its final phase for Workspace customers. This shift has been a couple of years in the making but hasn’t been well received by fans of the dying service. Its death […]
Continue ReadingYoutube’s fullscreen experience is getting a bunch of improvements on Android and iOS
It looks like Google is modernizing the Youtube app yet again with new, stylish buttons, panels, and more. First spotted and reported by The Verge, the video streaming platform is apparently adding more visually appealing and accessible access to many of its core options while in fullscreen mode. As you can see in the image […]
Continue ReadingIs the Chrome App freezing on your iPhone? Here’s a temporary fix
Earlier this week, Google rolled out the latest version of the Chrome browser and its Chrome OS counterpart to desktop and mobile devices across the globe. Version 97 of Chrome and Chrome OS are relatively light in the updates department but one segment of devices is seeing some undesirable behavior after the latest update and […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Calendar for Android and iOS devices finally has a visual account switcher
For years now, Google Calendar has worked very different from the company’s other apps on mobile. Instead of allowing you to swap quickly between which account you’re utilizing for all of its primary tasks like creating and managing events, users have instead been forced to be very careful while creating new calendar entries to be […]
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