With Halloween just three days away, the Made by Google team is at it again with their monster videos. They created a few funny videos last year which largely centered on monster auditions for their seasonal Nest doorbell sounds, which are back this year so we thought it would be fun to take a look … [Read more...] about Google Assistant helps you get spooky with Halloween tips and tricks
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At long last, Google is fixing the biggest reason people return their Chromebooks
Within the next two weeks, Google will begin rolling out a feature that is long overdue - Office files will now automatically open in 'Office Editing Mode' by default on the web! Office Editing Mode allows you to work on Microsoft Office files directly in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and … [Read more...] about At long last, Google is fixing the biggest reason people return their Chromebooks
Chrome to get new iPhone & iPad widgets for iOS/iPadOS 14
Earlier this year, Apple announced iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 and as a part of that general announcement, real widgets support finally showed up on iPhones and iPads. While those of us on Android devices don't think much of widgets at this point, iPhone users have been asking for them for quite some time … [Read more...] about Chrome to get new iPhone & iPad widgets for iOS/iPadOS 14
Chrome is readying a new feature that will help you sort prices on multiple websites at once
One of Chrome's newer features on mobile is the addition of the tab grid switcher. Most of the phones I've had lately (yeah, I go through quite a few devices) have all had the newer tab grid view that presents your open tabs in a grid versus the older style card stack that Chrome used to employ. … [Read more...] about Chrome is readying a new feature that will help you sort prices on multiple websites at once
Your Chrome browser may soon show a Google Shopping widget on the new tab page
Most people prefer their new tab page to include a Google search bar and nothing more. They like it to be simple and to the point, while others prefer to have an extension show them other things like a relaxing motion wallpaper or a clock widget. Instead, a Google Shopping widget may soon occupy … [Read more...] about Your Chrome browser may soon show a Google Shopping widget on the new tab page
Google Messages for Web gaining Google Fi support, allows texting when phone is off
Now that Google Chat is trying to clean up the mess that Hangouts left, we learned that it would begin by killing off support for Google Fi users to text, call and check voicemail through the Hangouts app itself. Back in May of this year, Android Police did a teardown of the Google Messages app for … [Read more...] about Google Messages for Web gaining Google Fi support, allows texting when phone is off
Google Fi introduces a new subscription program that is focused on the budget buyer
I've used Google Fi since it launched and I'm pretty happy with it for the most part. That being said, I normally just pay outright for my phones because I hate being locked into an extra contract for the hardware. It looks like Google Fi has started offering a subscription service for those who … [Read more...] about Google Fi introduces a new subscription program that is focused on the budget buyer
Google Shopping adds price tracking and insights in preparation for the holidays
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea of a Black Friday event at any store sounds like a complete disaster. Having hundreds of people crammed together, potentially without masks is not how I imagine my ideal holiday. Google doesn't seem to think it's a good idea either, but it will probably … [Read more...] about Google Shopping adds price tracking and insights in preparation for the holidays
Parallels videos show off seamless Windows and Chrome OS integration
Parallels, the company responsible for bringing a full Windows desktop experience to Chrome OS, has just released a handful of quick videos highlighting the seamless integration between the two operating systems. Quick history lesson for the uninitiated. For nearly 20 years, Parallels has focused on … [Read more...] about Parallels videos show off seamless Windows and Chrome OS integration
Nest Hub smart displays are testing the ability to trigger Google Assistant just by standing within range of them
If you have one of Google's smart displays, you may soon be able to invoke the Assistant just by getting close to it. I have to admit, it seems really convenient to not have to constantly say "Hey Google" each time I want to perform an action. Sure, Assistant already has a continued conversation … [Read more...] about Nest Hub smart displays are testing the ability to trigger Google Assistant just by standing within range of them
Gmail update lets you manage Google Drive file access requests without leaving your inbox
Email has always been a static, read-only tool for delivering information back and forth between parties. If you wanted to perform an action in any capacity outside of the email program's capabilities, you would have to click a link to be redirected, perform that action and then return to your inbox … [Read more...] about Gmail update lets you manage Google Drive file access requests without leaving your inbox
Google Photos revives its monthly print subscription service after implementing user feedback
Having previously conducted a brief four-month test of a print subscription service, Google is now bringing it back with a renewed focus. The 'Premium Print series from Google Photos', as it's being called, will cost $6.99 + tax per month. That's a dollar less than it used to cost. Your money will … [Read more...] about Google Photos revives its monthly print subscription service after implementing user feedback
