Upon waking up this morning and checking the Google TV app for Christmas movies to watch with the family (don't judge me, I'm not that early!), I realized that some of its UI elements had adopted Google's fancy Material You design language. Thinking I may have been imagining it and that this had … [Read more...] about Google TV for Android receives a Material You redesign, but we’re still missing a light mode
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‘Evoker’ could be a slim, convertible, ARM-powered convertible Chromebook from Acer with LTE
Earlier this summer, we came across one of many new Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Chromebooks in development. The story of this particular SoC for Chromebooks has been an interesting one to say the least, but now that we know the development of the internally-named SC7280 is in fact the 7c+ Gen 3, we can … [Read more...] about ‘Evoker’ could be a slim, convertible, ARM-powered convertible Chromebook from Acer with LTE
How to record your Pixel phone’s screen without installing a third-party application
In the early days of Android phones, which is now over ten years ago, I remember having to go to the Android Marketplace to find a third-party application to record my screen. Many of the instances where I felt I needed to capture my display occurred when I wanted to explain to my friends or family … [Read more...] about How to record your Pixel phone’s screen without installing a third-party application
Google Play Store to receive a floating progress bubble for faster navigation of app installs
In an update that is due to roll out soon to the Google Play Store app for Android (so long as Google doesn't change their minds), a new floating progress bubble for apps that are in the process of being installed will appear on your active window. The purpose of this download overlay is to help … [Read more...] about Google Play Store to receive a floating progress bubble for faster navigation of app installs
Google’s mesmerizing yet terrifying Duplex being shut down for the web, goes incognito instead
I can't say I saw this coming. After launching in 2019 and making everyone uncomfortable, Google's mesmerizing yet terrifying Duplex AI is being shut down for the web. The technology began as a smart feature for booking haircut appointments, fixing up your passwords, and buying products among other … [Read more...] about Google’s mesmerizing yet terrifying Duplex being shut down for the web, goes incognito instead
The Chrome Cast 205: Picking our favorite Chromebooks of 2022
This week on The Chrome Cast, our discussion revolves almost completely around our picks for Best Chromebooks of 2022. We just recently published a video and post rounding all these devices up, so you should definitely hit the show notes and watch that. For the podcast, we list those devices, but … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 205: Picking our favorite Chromebooks of 2022
Google Pixel Recorder app update adds Speaker Labels
During its Made by Google hardware event back in October, Google promised many new features that would be coming soon to Pixel phones. One of these promised, future features was an update to the famously excellent Recorder app, beneficial for those that use it to transcribe conversations involving … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Recorder app update adds Speaker Labels
Our picks for Best Chromebooks in 2022 [VIDEO]
For quite a few years at this point, we've put out our list of the best Chromebooks released in that calendar year. While that is useful information for sure, the situation here at the end of 2022 is a bit different than it was in years prior. Though we've moved on from the pandemic in many ways, … [Read more...] about Our picks for Best Chromebooks in 2022 [VIDEO]
[U: Statement] Google Engineers have restored Wear OS 2 support for Keep and Maps
Update December 2, 2022, at 3:09 PM EST: Previously, we reported that Wear OS 2 smartwatches were no longer able to use Google Keep or Google Maps from the Play Store. Today, a Google spokesperson has reached out to let us know that while both were temporarily removed, they have once again been … [Read more...] about [U: Statement] Google Engineers have restored Wear OS 2 support for Keep and Maps
Sunbird app to bring iMessage and unified messaging to Android
A new app is promising to bring iMessage to Android users, and its name is Sunbird Messaging. The Sunbird Messaging app has initiated a closed and limited beta, and it touts itself as the first and only one of its kind to offer a fully functional version of iMessage for Android. According to the … [Read more...] about Sunbird app to bring iMessage and unified messaging to Android
Android 13 arrives on Android TV OS with performance and accessibility improvements
Today, Google announced that Android 13 is coming to Android TV OS. This most recent update includes additional performance and accessibility enhancements that will assist TV app developers in creating interesting applications for the next generation of televisions. This announcement comes just … [Read more...] about Android 13 arrives on Android TV OS with performance and accessibility improvements
Grab the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 w/Google Assistant and wireless charger and save $47
It's no secret that Lenovo makes some of my favorite Google Assistant smart displays. From the 7" model that has lived on my kitchen counter forever to the tiny smart clock essential that I used for the longest time as my alarm clock, Lenovo's family of Assistant-enabled smart displays offers a … [Read more...] about Grab the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 w/Google Assistant and wireless charger and save $47
