During this year's I/O conference, Google announced the upcoming release of Wear OS 4 for the Pixel Watch and other smartwatches. As the launch date draws nearer, Google may soon introduce a 'Wear OS Beta Program' to provide you with the opportunity to maximize your device's potential before updates … [Read more...] about Google may soon launch a Wear OS Beta Program for your Pixel Watch
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Google Calendar will now let you set different working locations throughout the day
In the past, Google Calendar added a feature that let you set a location for your work day so that you could plan ahead. For instance, I like to write from home, from a coffee shop or Panera Bread every now and again to get some fresh air. This has helped me schedule my out of the house time … [Read more...] about Google Calendar will now let you set different working locations throughout the day
How to play Minecraft on a Chromebook in 2023
If you're a Minecraft addict who also just so happens to have a Chromebook but aren't sure how to get started on your block-building adventures with your larger device, you've come to the right place. In this guide, I'll walk you through the process of installing the most popular game in the world … [Read more...] about How to play Minecraft on a Chromebook in 2023
Google Calendar’s redesign for tablets and Chromebooks finally rolling out widely
Google Calendar, along with nearly 50 other apps, were set to receive a complete redesign aimed at tablets and larger displays like Chromebooks. These Android apps have long since been confined to phone-sized user interfaces for wider and taller screens, which is a lose lose situation for everyone - … [Read more...] about Google Calendar’s redesign for tablets and Chromebooks finally rolling out widely
YouTube Music goes social: Comments for individual songs begin appearing for some users
YouTube Music recently got a significant UI change with the introduction of the left sidebar for playlists on its homescreen. It also added a sleep timer, episodes for later and more when podcasts came to the app to expand its horizons. Now, per Reddit users in the r/YouTubeMusic community … [Read more...] about YouTube Music goes social: Comments for individual songs begin appearing for some users
“Watch” your Inbox! Google is sending out $100 discounts on the Pixel Watch
Earlier this week, we shared a deal on the Pixel Watch that can save our friends in the UK a serious chunk of change on Google's first WearOS device. That sale is still happening and buyers on the other side of the pond stand to score as much as 29% off the Pixel Watch when you buy through Amazon's … [Read more...] about “Watch” your Inbox! Google is sending out $100 discounts on the Pixel Watch
Chromebook names are terrible: maybe ‘Chromebook X’ can fix that
There's no denying it: Chromebook naming conventions are utterly terrible. Over the course of a decade, the ChromeOS devices that have come and gone have largely become more and more poorly-named in that time, leaving us with new launches of great hardware that have to be referred to like this: … [Read more...] about Chromebook names are terrible: maybe ‘Chromebook X’ can fix that
How to enable the auto clicker for your Chromebook
Chromebooks come equipped with a wide array of accessibility features. Some are design for those that are visually impaired while others are meant to assist those who may have limited hand mobility and dexterity. While mainly for those with impairments, there are a few accessibility features that … [Read more...] about How to enable the auto clicker for your Chromebook
T-Mobile finally unveils two massive deals to get you the Pixel Fold for $799
Well, we've been waiting for this deal to drop and it has been absolutely worth the wait. As the reigning king of trade-in offers on new phones, T-Mobile has shown up a bit late to the Pixel Fold party, but they've come bearing great gifts. And while I was wondering if any carrier would be able to … [Read more...] about T-Mobile finally unveils two massive deals to get you the Pixel Fold for $799
How to migrate your Facebook post and media to Google Docs and Google Photos
Facebook is a great way to stay connected with friends and family, but it’s not exactly all it used to be. Today, Instagram launched Threads, its new Twitter competitor, and other networks have long since surpassed Facebook in popularity. If you're looking for a more private and secure way to … [Read more...] about How to migrate your Facebook post and media to Google Docs and Google Photos
The latest YouTube experiment will let you lock your touchscreen while watching videos
YouTube is testing a new experiment called "Avoid accidental taps with Lock Screen". As the name suggests, you'll be able to disable your device's touch input while a video is playing so that you don't accidentally tap another suggested video, scrub through the existing one, or pause and play it … [Read more...] about The latest YouTube experiment will let you lock your touchscreen while watching videos
Your Chromebook is getting a modern look: Rounded corners inch closer to release
Back in March of this year, we discovered that ChromeOS was preparing rounded corners across the entire user experience. At the time, it only appeared on and in the Files app, as well as the open apps in overview mode. Now, as discovered by C2 Productions on Twitter, Google is preparing an … [Read more...] about Your Chromebook is getting a modern look: Rounded corners inch closer to release
