In the past two years, Google has brought quite a few helpful improvements and new features to Google Meet, including the ability to ask questions and participate in polls. However, these actions could only be done while identifying yourself, which may not be ideal depending on the type of call you … [Read more...] about Anonymous questions and polls will now be allowed in Google Meet
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Google Docs rolling out notifications for document changes
You will now have the option in Google Docs to select certain files for which you would like to receive email notifications regarding document changes. Notification emails about edits include information on the changes made, including when they were made, who made them, and what changes were made. … [Read more...] about Google Docs rolling out notifications for document changes
Pixel 6a’s “Magic Eraser” camouflage feature gets demoed
One of the many things that Google previewed at I/O 2022 was the highly anticipated Pixel 6a and the many specs and features that are likely to make this phone a best seller for Google. One of the features announced that would give this device an edge over others is an enhanced version of the … [Read more...] about Pixel 6a’s “Magic Eraser” camouflage feature gets demoed
Steam games are now working for 12th-gen Intel Chromebooks in Alpha
Back in April, Google finally brought the long-awaited Steam gaming experience to ChromeOS. It was a day we'd been waiting for a very long time, and seeing Steam load on a Chromebook without a bunch of hoop-jumping was quite nice. That launch came with some pretty sever caveats, however, and that … [Read more...] about Steam games are now working for 12th-gen Intel Chromebooks in Alpha
Emoji 15 is coming soon and Google will support it first
The new emojis for 2022-2023 have been revealed and are up for approval this September. The new draft set of Emoji 15.0 features a shaking face, a pink heart, maracas, a hair pick, and what is being called the "High Five," which is technically called a Rightwards or Leftwards Pushing Hand, … [Read more...] about Emoji 15 is coming soon and Google will support it first
Chrome for desktop testing more detailed PWA installs
Progressive Web Apps, or PWAs for short, have come a long way since Google embraced them in 2015 and made them what they are today. Presently, when browsing a website on Chrome desktop and that site has a PWA, you will see a small "install" icon on the right side of the Omnibox, and once you click … [Read more...] about Chrome for desktop testing more detailed PWA installs
We have a USI 2.0 pen in the office: what you need to know [VIDEO]
We've previously discussed the differences in USI 1.0 and 2.0, but now that we have an actual USI 2.0 pen in the office and have used it for a bit, we thought it would be a good time to show off these different pens on a video that showcases the main thing you need to know if you are going to buy … [Read more...] about We have a USI 2.0 pen in the office: what you need to know [VIDEO]
Appointment Schedules get better sharing options in Calendar
Google Calendar introduced a new Calendly-style feature back in March that allowed users to set pre-defined appointment slots so that anyone can book an appointment with them. This feature, called "Appointment Scheduling," is different from the old "appointment slots" in that it creates an external … [Read more...] about Appointment Schedules get better sharing options in Calendar
ChromeOS’ Partial Split windows feature is getting closer
We reported exactly a month ago, after Chrome Story first spotted the code change, that Google was working on a ChromeOS Partial Split mode to resize windows into 2/3 and 1/3 configurations, similar to what Windows 11 does. In that post, we speculated how the implementation might go since, at the … [Read more...] about ChromeOS’ Partial Split windows feature is getting closer
The latest YouTube Premium experiment adds better playlist management for mobile devices
Visiting YouTube's new labs feature page periodically will present you with a bunch of experiments that you can take advantage of as a Premium subscriber, and the latest addition includes a picture-in-picture mode for iOS devices. However, that's not all that Google is considering adding to the … [Read more...] about The latest YouTube Premium experiment adds better playlist management for mobile devices
YouTube 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 … [Read more...] about YouTube app for iPhone and iPad get picture-in-picture
Google One 2TB+ subscribers gain enhanced video calling
Google has been improving its Google One program lately by adding more features to its higher-cost premium tier. This tier normally includes 2TB in storage available across Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive. However, last year, Google bumped the free VPN option for Android and iOS by making it … [Read more...] about Google One 2TB+ subscribers gain enhanced video calling
