Just yesterday, we put out a post highlighting the fact that Apple has victoriously delivered on its claims and promises with the new Macbook Air, Macbook Pro and Mac Mini that all contain the new Apple-made M1 silicon inside. Sure, I had to point out the failings of the mobile apps Apple flaunted … [Read more...] about Apple M1-optimized version of Chrome is now ready for installation
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Smart displays to become more kid friendly with new ‘Family Tab’
Ever since the popular kid's reading app, Rivet, shut down in September, we've been tracking Google's efforts for families on Assistant-enabled smart displays for quite some time now and even predicted that they would make them kid-friendly and add fun learning experiences for the whole family. Now, … [Read more...] about Smart displays to become more kid friendly with new ‘Family Tab’
Straight to the bank with this – The new Google Pay re-launch is everything I’d hoped for and more
Yesterday, I wrote about how Google Pay was about to receive an update that would massively improve it in significant ways, allowing it to truly compete with Apple Pay. In a Youtube premiere, Google has officially revealed what I had long suspected - the same Pay logo redesign that India had … [Read more...] about Straight to the bank with this – The new Google Pay re-launch is everything I’d hoped for and more
Chrome creates a ‘seal of approval’ process for extensions to help mitigate privacy issues
Chrome extensions are really the only major security concern for the browser's users and it seems they've run amok for far too long now. While Google did implement new policies for extension developers last year with Project Strobe, it didn't do much to assuage the situation. The Chrome team is … [Read more...] about Chrome creates a ‘seal of approval’ process for extensions to help mitigate privacy issues
Chrome 87 brings the largest speed and battery improvements in years, new productivity features
As the holidays inch closer, the Chrome team is releasing their final build of the year. Focusing heavily on their desire to help users get things done and reclaim precious time has been a goal of most of Google's app and service updates lately, especially across Maps, Search, and more. Chrome 87 is … [Read more...] about Chrome 87 brings the largest speed and battery improvements in years, new productivity features
Google Fit redesign for Android and iOS brings you more in-depth information and sharing
A major update to the Google Fit app for Android and iOS is coming which brings all of the information across each of your connected apps and devices into one redesigned, easy-to-view hub. It also gives some love to the sleep tracking tools which Google has been slowly investing in. Before, you … [Read more...] about Google Fit redesign for Android and iOS brings you more in-depth information and sharing
Google Maps can predict when your food will be delivered, updates COVID layer, more
The Google Maps team is on a roll as they continue to provide incredibly useful tools during the pandemic. These very same tools are proving to be relevant during the holidays too. Recently, they added advanced health and safety information to business listings and even gave some great tips for … [Read more...] about Google Maps can predict when your food will be delivered, updates COVID layer, more
Unfinished but working, a first look at the Chrome OS screen recording tool
It was just September when Robby stumbled upon a new feature that would bring native screen recording and an entirely revamped capture tool to Chrome OS. In recent weeks, the screen capture tool landed in the Canary channel and the screenshot tool has actually worked for quite some time. With it, … [Read more...] about Unfinished but working, a first look at the Chrome OS screen recording tool
Google Chrome will soon block JavaScript redirects when clicking web links
An update to the Chrome browser will soon introduce increased security when clicking on web page links. Normally, when a web developer inserts a link into a page, they can add the attribute target="_blank" to force the link to open in a new tab or window. It can be a convenient way to link their … [Read more...] about Google Chrome will soon block JavaScript redirects when clicking web links
Upcoming Chrome OS diagnostic app adds real-time device stats
It has been a little less than three months since we discovered a new feature being developed for Chrome OS that will give users device-specific statistics, real-time resource usage, and diagnostic tools in one native system web app. To avoid any confusion, this is not the "connectivity diagnostics" … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chrome OS diagnostic app adds real-time device stats
Gmail introduces new smart feature and personalization settings
Gmail is home to many 'smart features' which help you get to zero inbox quickly. These machine learning and AI innovations created by Google - like Tabbed inbox, Smart Compose, Smart Reply and spam, phishing, and malware protection - help you focus on what matters so you can get back to your day. In … [Read more...] about Gmail introduces new smart feature and personalization settings
Stadia adds player profile pages with useful features, but no vanity URLs
Stadia gamers now have a dedicated profile page featuring a number of the platform's most useful features. To visit it, just click on your profile image at the top right of the website and click on the larger version of the image that pops up. Once there, you will see your username, status, games, … [Read more...] about Stadia adds player profile pages with useful features, but no vanity URLs
