There's no denying that the foldable phone form factor spices up the somewhat boring smartphone market. As with any new phone, there are usually awesome, new features and there are failures; and the Pixel Fold is no exception. After actually spending some time with it as my primary phone, I have … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Fold: My thoughts after actually using it [VIDEO]
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Google Tasks officially freed from its side bar prison, can now be used standalone on the web
Google Tasks, once a standalone website, was transitioned into the Gmail Sidebar as part of the company's new "integrated workspace" strategy. This strategy aimed at streamlining productivity by housing multiple tools and apps, including Meet and Chat, in one central location: Gmail. As the approach … [Read more...] about Google Tasks officially freed from its side bar prison, can now be used standalone on the web
Google Photos is getting another visual design overhaul, features a pill-shaped nav drawer
Google Photos appears to be testing a significant interface overhaul. As reported by @Nail_Sadykov, an editor for the Google News Telegram Channel, there's a fresh Google Photos UI design making the rounds, and it seems to divert quite significantly from Google's current design principles. Most … [Read more...] about Google Photos is getting another visual design overhaul, features a pill-shaped nav drawer
Chrome continues its work on the Tab Groups Save feature, but it’s still busted and useless
Chrome introduced the idea of saving tab groups for later a long time ago. In fact, we first reported on it over two years ago! Since then, Google has done little to develop the feature. Worse still, it's done little to even make it usable. From creating the feature to showing saved tab groups on … [Read more...] about Chrome continues its work on the Tab Groups Save feature, but it’s still busted and useless
Google Assistant is finally going to get a bit of generative AI
Google Assistant looks to finally be on the receiving end of some generative AI and will soon be able to condense long passages of website text into manageable, clear-cut summaries. An update is being worked on in the Google app beta version 14.29 and a new "Summarize" feature has been spotted by … [Read more...] about Google Assistant is finally going to get a bit of generative AI
Pokémon Sleep is now available and it could be a game changer for your kids’ bedtime routine
Pokémon trainers (and masters alike) have been eagerly awaiting the release of Pokémon Sleep for the past four years, and the day has finally arrived. The app, now available for download on both Android and iOS, aims not only to promote more sleep, but also to enhance the quality of your … [Read more...] about Pokémon Sleep is now available and it could be a game changer for your kids’ bedtime routine
Google’s Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 will be more powerful, but here’s what it needs to be truly great
Google's Tensor G3, the newest version of the company's silicon set to power the upcoming Pixel 8 series, and from the looks of it, Tensor G3 will be an upgrade over G2 in some key ways. Detailed by Android Authority, the new chip's spec sheet certainly promises better overall performance, a … [Read more...] about Google’s Tensor G3 in the Pixel 8 will be more powerful, but here’s what it needs to be truly great
Chrome’s tab strip on Android tablets is ridiculous and it needs to borrow from ChromeOS
Tablets - as a general tech item - are here to stay. While the iPad still rules the day, Android tablets have carved out a niche thanks primarily to their versatility and usually lower prices. With the release of the Pixel Tablet, I really tried to give Android tablets a real try again, but I was … [Read more...] about Chrome’s tab strip on Android tablets is ridiculous and it needs to borrow from ChromeOS
Google Messages is taking a big step towards interoperable messaging with MLS standard
There's no way around it: messaging has become an integral part of daily life for most of us. From personal conversations to business communications, we need messaging platforms to connect with others on a daily basis. And while many services offer end-to-end encryption, they often limit that … [Read more...] about Google Messages is taking a big step towards interoperable messaging with MLS standard
See how apps look and feel on each of your devices with this upcoming Play Store update
If you've ever questioned how an app might appear or operate on your specific device before downloading it, this upcoming Google Play Store update is going to be your new best friend. Google has been consistently working hard over the past several years to enhance both device compatibility for apps … [Read more...] about See how apps look and feel on each of your devices with this upcoming Play Store update
YouTube Premium gets a two dollar price hike, now costs $13.99 every month
Google is once again raising the price of YouTube Premium. This time, the service will go up by an additional two dollars, peaking at $13.99 instead of the previous $11.99 USD. That's an increase that, although seemingly small in the monthly scheme of things, leads to an additional $20 per year out … [Read more...] about YouTube Premium gets a two dollar price hike, now costs $13.99 every month
Nearby Share by Google exits beta on Windows, letting anyone transfer files seamlessly
Back in April, Google gave us a glimpse of something really cool - its Chromebook and Android Nearby Share feature but built as an app for Windows. It was a promising look into an easy way to transfer files across devices. The good news? It's now out of beta and ready for a much wider audience. If … [Read more...] about Nearby Share by Google exits beta on Windows, letting anyone transfer files seamlessly
