After the seamless integration of the Calendar widget on the ChromeOS shelf, Google is rolling out its next big thing: the Google Tasks widget. Big props to @C2 Productions on X for spotlighting this via the Canary channel. For those unaware, ChromeOS Canary where cool new features are unveiled for … [Read more...] about Chromebook Google Tasks widget makes its first appearance, lets you quickly manage To-Do lists
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Google Messages tests swapping reply button with setting reminders, and it’s driving me crazy
Sometimes, seemingly the most inconsequential UX change can have great and negative impact. In a new test over what feels like the past 24 hours, Google Messages has swapped the "Reply" and "Remind 1 hr" buttons in the notification shade. The result of this is that I and others keep setting … [Read more...] about Google Messages tests swapping reply button with setting reminders, and it’s driving me crazy
Your Pixel Tablet may soon let you cast from your phone simply by standing in front of it
Google's Pixel Tablet could soon let you cast to it simply by standing in front of it with your phone, which sounds like science fiction. If this comes to pass, it will be a departure from the conventional method where both the phone and tablet need to be on the same Wi-Fi network, and you need to … [Read more...] about Your Pixel Tablet may soon let you cast from your phone simply by standing in front of it
The Chrome Cast 234: Google will soon begin the split of Chrome from ChromeOS
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by discussing the new revelation that the small fleet of upcoming Chromebooks with the Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 will no longer continue in development. Why the 'Herobrine' project was scrapped and whether or not Qualcomm has another path forward with … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 234: Google will soon begin the split of Chrome from ChromeOS
It looks like the next wave of Snapdragon Chromebooks has been cancelled
That's a tough headline to write, folks, but it's true. The now long-awaited Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chromebooks we've been tracking for months are all apparently being scrapped before ever seeing the light of day. And I'm a bit sad about it. While this batch of Chromebooks didn't look to include any … [Read more...] about It looks like the next wave of Snapdragon Chromebooks has been cancelled
Google 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 … [Read more...] about Google working on a linking feature that lets you transfer your active phone call between devices
Annotate your Google Slides for better brainstorming and impact with its new pen tool
On the Google Workspace Updates blog yesterday, Google announced that it's now rolling out a new feature to help you maximize your impact with presentations. Whether you're in a board meeting or just brainstorming on the screen, sometimes, the keyboard can simply be a barrier to how your thoughts … [Read more...] about Annotate your Google Slides for better brainstorming and impact with its new pen tool
Save a staggering $350 on the HP Chromebook x360 14c right now
Though much of the country is already back to school, it seems Best Buy is still charging forward with deals upon deals in the Chromebook space. From what we can tell, all the Back to School deals we've covered are all still intact, and there are even new deals popping up alongside them that … [Read more...] about Save a staggering $350 on the HP Chromebook x360 14c right now
Pick a card, any card: The Google app is testing a slick, new user interface
The Google App is undergoing yet another visual transformation, this time saying goodbye to its longstanding Material Design 3 attire. The fresher look? It's inspired by Google's Material You, aiming to replace the old and somewhat outdated appearance that users have been familiar with for … [Read more...] about Pick a card, any card: The Google app is testing a slick, new user interface
Best Buy is bundling Pixel Buds Pro with Chromebooks for big savings
Lately, Best Buy has been doing something a bit different with their Chromebook deals. Instead of just reducing the price of different models, they are also bundling tons of different Chromebooks along with accessories. We recently detailed a few of the great bundles that paired up different … [Read more...] about Best Buy is bundling Pixel Buds Pro with Chromebooks for big savings
Massive Gboard update will let you handwrite in any text field, fixes your grammar with AI, more
This past week, we saw Gboard, the keyboard that killed Swype for myself and probably all of you, get the ability to be resized for tablets and foldables. Now, according to a new 9to5Google APK Insights post, Google's keyboard is getting a serious makeover in version 13.3. This update is packed with … [Read more...] about Massive Gboard update will let you handwrite in any text field, fixes your grammar with AI, more
At long last, you can natively translate messages in other languages in Gmail for Mobile
Gmail for Android and iOS will finally let you translate emails you receive in a language other than you own! This will let you simplify doing business internationally or even locally with a more diverse and broad range of clients and partners without having to go back and forth to Google … [Read more...] about At long last, you can natively translate messages in other languages in Gmail for Mobile
