After months of speculation, the name of Android's next major release has been spotted by teamb58 and shared by Mishaal Rahman on Twitter. According to a Tradefed commit, Android 15 will be called "Vanilla Ice Cream". For those who are unfamiliar, each version of Android is named after a sweet … [Read more...] about Android 15 is codenamed after one of the most popular sweet treats in the world
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ChromeOS is readying extremely useful smart chip search filters for its Files app
The ChromeOS Files app - the default file manager for Chromebooks - has seen a lot of changes over the last decade. It lets you access and manage your local and cloud data, as well as your Android and Linux files if you have those enabled. It's no replacement for Drive on the web's powerful … [Read more...] about ChromeOS is readying extremely useful smart chip search filters for its Files app
Chromebooks may soon get the ability to auto-launch PWAs on startup
In a recent development, it seems ChromeOS may soon get the ability to auto-launch PWAs on startup, putting this part of the OS experience more in-line with the likes of Windows, MacOS, and Linux. While you may not love the idea of stuff auto-opening when you launch into your daily ChromeOS … [Read more...] about Chromebooks may soon get the ability to auto-launch PWAs on startup
ASUS’ new Chromebook CM14 Flip gets a sweet landing page with more details
At CES 2023, there were a handful of Chromebooks we were expecting to see, and a couple that we had no idea about. That latter category describes the new ASUS Chromebook CM14 and CM14 Flip: two Chromebooks we were completely blind-sided by at CES that really could end up becoming go-to … [Read more...] about ASUS’ new Chromebook CM14 Flip gets a sweet landing page with more details
HP’s still-relevant, still-excellent Chromebook x360 14c is $200 off right now
When we first got hands on the latest HP Chromebook x360 14c, I knew it was a great Chromebook; but I didn't quite realize the longevity and relevance it would hold for the months to come. Since the fall of 2021, the x360 14c has quietly become one of the easiest suggestion to those looking for a … [Read more...] about HP’s still-relevant, still-excellent Chromebook x360 14c is $200 off right now
Chrome simplifies autofill clean up with a new trash can icon for each entry (Canary)
Google Chrome is making it easier to delete autofill data from its browser. Autofill is a handy feature that saves you time and hassle by filling out forms, passwords, and payment methods automatically. However, sometimes you may want to remove some of the entries that are outdated, incorrect, or … [Read more...] about Chrome simplifies autofill clean up with a new trash can icon for each entry (Canary)
Google wants to help Android users avoid poorly optimized apps with a new Play Store warning
Have you ever installed an app from the Google Play Store and found out that it doesn’t work well on your device? Maybe it crashes frequently, freezes and hangs for seconds at a time, or drains your battery at an abnormal rate. If so, you’re not alone - many apps are not optimized for all the … [Read more...] about Google wants to help Android users avoid poorly optimized apps with a new Play Store warning
You can get the excellent, portable Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 for only $279
In my review of the small, portable, and capable Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3, I called it the perfect sequel. In the months following, I stand by that observation and still love this little tablet when I go to pick it up and use it. While a perfect sequel doesn't really mean it's a perfect Chromebook … [Read more...] about You can get the excellent, portable Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 for only $279
I just used Google’s Magic Eraser on my Chromebook and Galaxy S23 Ultra
Part of Google's yearly releases of their own, in-house phones always include an introduction of a few new camera-related tricks that only Pixel phones get access to. As the years have gone on, however, it seems that more and more of these features rely on the editing prowess of Google Photos … [Read more...] about I just used Google’s Magic Eraser on my Chromebook and Galaxy S23 Ultra
Chrome could soon tell you exactly how much memory each tab is using
Google Chrome may soon introduce a feature that shows the exact amount of memory each tab is using without having to visit the browser or operating system's task manager, according to a recent discovery by Leopeva64 on Twitter. The feature was found on Chromium Gerrit and references prototype "hover … [Read more...] about Chrome could soon tell you exactly how much memory each tab is using
Popular Nintendo DS title ‘Nintendogs’ could be coming to Android phones as an AR game
Nintendo could be developing the first Nintendogs game in over a decade, according to a recent USPTO application. While the Nintendo DS is long gone and the Nintendo Switch did not receive any games in the franchise despite being on the market for six years, this new game may give fans some … [Read more...] about Popular Nintendo DS title ‘Nintendogs’ could be coming to Android phones as an AR game
I finally installed Google Play Games Beta for PC, and it’s exactly what I thought it would be
I've actively avoided installing Google Play Games Beta for PC since it launched back in November as I felt the need to enable hardware virtualization was a frustrating barrier. For my Windows PC specifically, I had to enter my BIOS and enable it, but only after installing additional chipset … [Read more...] about I finally installed Google Play Games Beta for PC, and it’s exactly what I thought it would be
