Anyone utilizing Google Drive or its various sub-apps (Docs, Sheets, or Slides) over the past year will be plenty familiar with their new Material You designs on phones. However, despite the facelift that these apps received on the web and for desktops in the past, they still weren't as good-looking … [Read more...] about Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides are all receiving a Material You redesign on the web
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Google’s Magic Eraser tool is here for Google One users on Android or iOS
Each year when Google brings out a new Pixel phone, there are usually a few Pixel-only features attached to it. With Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, one of the primary examples of this was Magic Eraser and its ability to easily detect and remove unwanted extras from the overall composition of your photos. … [Read more...] about Google’s Magic Eraser tool is here for Google One users on Android or iOS
PSA: You should uninstall apps on your phone in bulk using the Play Store, not Files by Google
Ever since 2018 when Google introduced a new 'Free up space' option in the Play Store and let users mass select apps to uninstall as opposed to manually pressing and holding each one in the app drawer to remove it from their device, we've been plagued with a troubling situation. For those of us … [Read more...] about PSA: You should uninstall apps on your phone in bulk using the Play Store, not Files by Google
Score big savings: Get $200 off massive 17.3″ Acer Chromebook 317
I've never been a fan of oversized laptops. That's likely due to the portability of what we do here at Chrome Unboxed. We're constantly on the go and oftentimes, find ourselves working from wherever we find ourselves. Toting a 17.3" laptop on vacation, to the coffee shop, or even Top Golf isn't … [Read more...] about Score big savings: Get $200 off massive 17.3″ Acer Chromebook 317
NVIDIA and Microsoft set to bring XBOX PC titles to GeForce NOW cloud gaming
In a very interesting move, NVIDIA is signing a 10-year deal with Microsoft to bring its impressive library of games to GeForce NOW for cloud streaming in the near future. By marrying the excellent performance of NVIDIA's GeForce NOW streaming platform to the huge Microsoft game franchises usually … [Read more...] about NVIDIA and Microsoft set to bring XBOX PC titles to GeForce NOW cloud gaming
Google TV cuts the clutter and works on simplifying its user interface
Before you get excited, no, Google TV did not cut down on the number of ads it shows users. Instead, it's cutting down on the number of tabs it's showing you at the top of its interface. In a Keyword blog post today, the company revealed that your living room TV will be easier on the eyes. In an … [Read more...] about Google TV cuts the clutter and works on simplifying its user interface
Another NVIDIA GPU-equipped Chromebook is in the works
Well, that makes two. I'm unsure how many other Chromebooks we'll see hit the development cycle with NVIDIA GPUs inside, but if you told me just a few years ago that we'd have even one, I wouldn't have believed you. Yet, here we are with evidence of a second Chromebook in the works that will come … [Read more...] about Another NVIDIA GPU-equipped Chromebook is in the works
Lenovo President’s Day Deals: Treat your Chromebook to some awesome accessories
President's Day has officially passed but Lenovo is extending its holiday sale through the end of the week. Now is a great time to grab some new accessories from Lenovo, Logitech, and even Blue microphones to add a little pizazz to your ChromeOS setup. Whether you're looking to upgrade your mouse, … [Read more...] about Lenovo President’s Day Deals: Treat your Chromebook to some awesome accessories
Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music soon, Google Podcasts not merging, but doomed
Well, we've finally received a real look into what Google is doing with its new podcast initiative on YouTube. Just a few days ago, we discussed how the company was testing a new experiment in YouTube Studio that lets content creators not only upload podcast audio but also mark existing video … [Read more...] about Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music soon, Google Podcasts not merging, but doomed
Gmail is refusing to sync Hotmail or Outlook messages due to an authentication bug
Gmail is one of the most popular email clients out there, but some Android users have recently reported a frustrating issue. The Gmail app on Android is refusing to synchronize Hotmail or Outlook emails due to an authentication bug. This means that users are unable to access their Hotmail or Outlook … [Read more...] about Gmail is refusing to sync Hotmail or Outlook messages due to an authentication bug
Android 13 keeps switching to light mode for some when Bedtime mode is disabled
Android 13 is pretty slick. In fact, Google has added many features up until now that for the most part make it feel seamless and comfortable to use. We're to the point where I find it hard to complain about much when it comes to using my Pixel 6 Pro on a daily basis, and that's exactly how … [Read more...] about Android 13 keeps switching to light mode for some when Bedtime mode is disabled
The MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet ‘Geralt’ is being tested with a great screen
As we unveiled yesterday, work is ongoing with a new baseboard called 'Geralt' that will finally give us a few ChromeOS tablets with internal processors that should be fantastic for work, creativity and consumption as well. While we've had some great detachable devices like the Lenovo Chromebook … [Read more...] about The MediaTek-powered Chromebook tablet ‘Geralt’ is being tested with a great screen
