At the end of last month, a new project by Google was unearthed in the form of Phone Hub – a project set to bring even deeper integration between Android phones and Chromebooks. With new features on the horizon like shared notifications, shared phone info, and continued tasks, it feels that this upcoming Phone Hub […]
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Google’s ‘Phone Hub’ will deliver deeper integration for Android phones and Chromebooks
One of the features that has been added to Chrome OS over the years is a bit of phone + Chromebook interaction. As it stands right now, if you have an Android phone connected to the same Google account as your Chromebook, you’ll enjoy a few extra perks like instant tethering when Wi-Fi is absent, […]
Continue ReadingIt’s time for Chromebook app streaming to arrive on Samsung phones
With Chromebooks, there’s not a ton of pressure on users to own a Pixel phone to get all the best Chromebook+Smartphone features, but there is a little bit of that. Depending on how you utilize something like App Streaming from your phone to your Chromebook, the Phone Hub feature difference between something like the Pixel […]
Continue ReadingLeaked Pixel 9 renders show off an unfortunate iPhone clone
Not going to lie to you; I don’t like this at all. Earlier today, I wrote about Google and Samsung needing to join forces to fight off Apple’s continuing advance as the largest smartphone maker in the world. And now, I’m seeing early renders of the Pixel 9 that look like absolute iPhone rip-offs if […]
Continue ReadingGoogle working on a linking feature that lets you transfer your active phone call between devices
Per Nail Sadykov on X, an editor on the Google News Telegram channel (and later posted by Mishaal Rahman), Google seems to be working on an Apple-esque “Device Linking” feature that would allow you to seamlessly shift an active phone call between your phone and other devices, presumably a Chromebook. Anyone familiar with iPhones, Macs, […]
Continue ReadingFind your Pixel phone even when it’s off: Google may be working on a ‘Pixel Power-off Finder’
A few months ago, we reported on Google’s development of an Apple AirTag competitor, codenamed “Grogu”. These innovative “locator tags” may help users find anything they’re attached to, from luggage to personal items, using UWB Bluetooth technology. At this time, we’re thinking these will be released under the Nest branding and ecosystem. Now, an exclusive […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Material You Quick Settings to get a feature Android phones don’t yet have
The evolution of Google’s Material You design language on Chromebooks is continuing with a new adjustment to the Quick Settings area in the system tray, and it looks pretty awesome. This long-requested feature on Android phones has multiple quick settings buttons forced into smaller spaces to save room and make navigating them a bit easier. […]
Continue ReadingSamsung’s Galaxy S23 event is soon and you can reserve your phone before it starts
As a Chromebook-first organization, we don’t talk that much about phones outside of the Pixel line. Over time, we’ve expanded to hardware other than Chromebooks, but that also largely stays within the bounds of Google-related products like the Nest Hub, Nest Audio, or other stuff found on the Google Store. Just the other day, however, […]
Continue ReadingGrab a Gen 2 Google Nest Hub with a bonus smart bulb for only $39
Google’s second-gen Nest Hub is one of the most unique Assistant-enabled smart displays on the market. Designed for the “more intimate areas of the home” like the bedroom, the 7-inch smart display omits the camera found on the larger Nest Hub Max but adds some very useful sleep-tracking features. Like any Assistant-enabled speaker/display, you can […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS “Privacy Hub” icons on device shelf will let you toggle access to camera, mic, more
Earlier this year, ChromeOS began prepping what’s known as the ‘Privacy Hub‘ – a one-stop shop for all of your device’s privacy and security options. In essence, it will likely be very similar to the privacy controls and indicators found on Android 12 and 13. When your camera or microphone is active, you may be […]
Continue ReadingThe new Google Pixel Tablet will double as your Nest Hub display, releases next year
Do you own a Google Nest Hub? If so, you may find that you’re hardly interacting with it unless your phone isn’t in your hand, and even though you’re lounging around the house, the glanceable information is just that – glanceable. During Google’s hardware event today, the company discussed how it wants to help you […]
Continue ReadingYour Nest speakers and Hubs can now detect your presence for automation
Nest presence sensing is getting an upgrade, and you’ll no longer need to rely solely on your thermostat, Nest Guard, Nest Protect, or Nest x Yale smart lock to let Google know if you’re at home. Traditionally, walking past your sensors built into these devices would cause the Home app to detect you and determine […]
Continue ReadingMatter demoed at IFA 2022 with Nest Hub controlling a HomeKit accessory
Aside from the usual tech revealed at IFA, like televisions and new laptops, another product showcased this year was cause for awe. This consisted of demo stations by the smart home accessory company Eve, which showed their Homekit-enabled smart plugs working with Homekit-incompatible devices like an Alexa speaker and a Google Nest Hub — all […]
Continue ReadingYour Nest Hub Max should now officially be running Google Fuchsia
Google’s new operating system, “Fuchsia” remains mostly a mystery today. However, one thing is clear and that’s the fact that the company hopes to make it the driving force behind its smart display hardware. Back in June, the Nest Hub Max followed suit in offering a Preview Program for Fuchsia after the original Hub started […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel’s car crash detection feature may be coming to other Android phones
Google Pixel’s Car Crash Detection feature, launched alongside the Pixel and later made available for the Pixel 3 and subsequent Pixel models, instantly became a highly praised addition to the Personal Safety app. As you may be aware, Google Pixel phones can tell when a car crash has happened by using their location, motion sensors, […]
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