While the Google I/O Keynote was chock full of new services, AI progress, and and amazing tech like LaMDA that allows for conversations with Pluto, there were hidden nuggets in there for Chromebook users if you were paying attention for the full 2 hours. One of the biggest consumer-facing sections of the presentation was all […]
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Google Workspace introduces Smart Canvas features to radically transform collaboration
Now 15 years old, Google Docs and Sheets have seen a lot of transformation over time that has led them to be the number one choice for collaboration among schools, consumers, and many businesses. During Google I/O, the company announced Smart canvas – a reimagined approach to working with others in Workspace. Enhancements to Docs, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle I/O Keynote shows Chromebook Phone Hub getting a great new feature
The first Google I/O 2021 Keynote has wrapped up and there wasn’t really a whole lot on offer from a hardware perspective. With a clear focus on AI and services, Google I/O wasn’t too concerned with showing off minute, new features on Chrome OS or Android, but one upcoming feature did slip in as Android […]
Continue ReadingA new version of Wear OS will be announced during Google I/O today
In just a few hours, during Google’s I/O conference, the company will unveil updates to its products and services as well as talk at length about the future roadmap for each. According to the conference website, an update to Wear OS – the company’s smartwatch operating system that they’ve all but given up on until […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Photos is testing the ability to combine filters in search
In the Google Play version of the Photos app which was first spotted by Prasham Parikh of Android Police, the company is testing the ability to search using several filters simultaneously. Previously, on the Search or ‘Explore’ tab, you would find many different types of filter options at the bottom of the screen – favorites, […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 12 leaks out and shows off a huge visual overhaul
Yes, Google I/O 2021 kicks off tomorrow and, yes, we’re all very excited to see what comes of the yearly event. However, if there’s ever a chance to see some stuff that will be debuted there a bit early, that’s still fun, right? Well, that’s the case with Android 12 just as it was with […]
Continue ReadingChrome redesigns its settings page to prevent information overload
Today, upon visiting the chrome://settings page via the browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS, you’re currently met with a flood of information for things you can tweak and manage to customize your experience. Unfortunately, clicking on a subsection in the left-hand navigation menu only jumps you to a new point down the list […]
Continue ReadingFuture Chromebooks may have built-in noise-canceling
Chrome OS has emerged from the pandemic as a productivity-focused platform that continues evolving to meet the ever-expanding needs of remote workers, students, and consumers alike. Chromebook users now have access to Linux applications, Android apps, powerful online web apps, and even virtual Windows Desktops. With every day that passes, the list of things a […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is rolling out a big update to speed up Google Docs rendering for everyone
Google Docs has come a long, long way over the years. I was just having a conversation with a coworker yesterday about how many users have migrated over to using Google’s office tools as their primary way to get work done. That list includes some folks that I never thought would step away from the […]
Continue ReadingIt turns out Google’s handwriting recognition for Chromebooks needs no network to work
In the event that you haven’t been made aware up until now, Chromebooks have a really awesome tool you can use to type with your stylus. For me, that sounds like punishment since my handwriting is bad and I hate to taking notes with pen and paper. But for many of you, there’s a preference […]
Continue ReadingOur favorite 5 feature flags you should enable in Chrome OS 90 right now [VIDEO]
One of the fun parts of any update to Chrome OS is hunting around for new feature flags that work well with the latest version of the OS. Experimental feature flags are generally signs of things to come in Chrome and Chrome OS, but actually trying them out can be an exercise in patience and […]
Continue ReadingOn World Password Day, Google celebrates by telling you how it’s going to kill the password
Yesterday was officially World Password Day – a day in which everyone celebrates how passwords have kept us safe by cross-checking their own personal security and strengthening their own passwords so that their data remains safe and sound. In fact, last year, the search query “How strong is my password” was up 300%, according to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Assistant expands broadcast feature to phones, Family Bells to 8 new languages, more
In honor of all of the hard-working mothers and for Mother’s day, Google Assistant is picking up a handful of new and useful features. First, off, you’ll officially be able to utilize the popular Broadcast feature outside of your home to send quick voice announcements to family members! Previously, this feature was only possible on […]
Continue ReadingAdobe’s Creative Cloud add-on for Google Workspace now works with Docs and Slides
In March of last year, Adobe released a Workspace add-on that allowed organizations to access and share their Creative Cloud files directly in Gmail. They made it easier to share links to your creative assets with external teams and stakeholders with just a few clicks. Now, a new update to the add-on brings access to […]
Continue ReadingMore major changes coming to your Chrome browser’s global media controls
A user on Reddit by the name of Leopeva64 (Thanks for the heads up!) made us aware of some pretty significant changes that are coming to your Chrome browser’s global media controls and even provided Chromium Repository commits to reflect these changes. We previously detailed how Google was turning your music controls on their head, […]
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