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
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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
The Chrome Cast 204: How VIZOR helps school districts manage thousands of Chromebooks
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we are back with another interview episode with Dean Bates and Jeff LaLonde from VIZOR, a Chromebook and IT asset management solution designed specifically for school districts. These folks have been a great partner of Chrome Unboxed for a while now - including a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 204: How VIZOR helps school districts manage thousands of Chromebooks
Google Stadia begins the process of refunding your hardware and controller purchases
If you've been a long-time Google Stadia cloud gaming fan, you're no doubt heartbroken at the current state of the platform. Well, what's left of it, anyway. In January, the service is shutting down its consumer-focused games, and instead focusing on the white-label offering for B2B infrastructure. … [Read more...] about Google Stadia begins the process of refunding your hardware and controller purchases
Chromebooks to ditch the “Tote” for a user-friendly “Quick Files” section in a future update
On Halloween day, Google moved the Productivity Launcher's "Suggested Files" section out of the way and instead shoved it into the "Tote" found at the bottom-right of your Chromebook's shelf. Many users were happy about this as the suggested files appeared in the launcher just above their recently … [Read more...] about Chromebooks to ditch the “Tote” for a user-friendly “Quick Files” section in a future update
Upcoming ChromeOS video conferencing tools gain background blur and replace
Last month, a new feature appeared in the Canary channel of ChromeOS that seems to be adding native video conferencing controls for Chromebooks. The video conferencing controls are still in early development but a recent update adds even more functionality to this upcoming feature. The video … [Read more...] about Upcoming ChromeOS video conferencing tools gain background blur and replace
Payable: Take secure payments in Google Forms.
Setting up online payments can be an absolute nightmare. First, you have to figure out which payment processing platform best suits your needs. There’s Stripe, Square, PayPal, and even more, depending on the eCommerce platform you’re using. Honestly, picking a payment provider is an easy step. Where … [Read more...] about Payable: Take secure payments in Google Forms.
Free Google One VPN arrives for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro a bit early
When Google unveiled its latest hardware at its event back in early October, one of the features that was promised as an exclusive to the new Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones was free access to Google's already-popular Google One VPN. The Google One VPN is already available to those who use Google Fi or pay … [Read more...] about Free Google One VPN arrives for Pixel 7 and 7 Pro a bit early
The battery widget is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated Pixel phone gems
When I set up my phone screens, I'm always conscious of how the information displayed benefits my workflow and my life in general. More often than not, I will place apps that tie more closely into my personal life than my business endeavors. For example, I'll place a photo frame with pictures of my … [Read more...] about The battery widget is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated Pixel phone gems
Android gains new features for the 2022 holiday season
It's the time of year for celebrations, and Google is ringing in the holiday season by giving us a slew of new features that we can expect to hit Android very soon. These new features will impact several areas of the operating system, such as Google Photos, the home screen, Wear OS and more. It's a … [Read more...] about Android gains new features for the 2022 holiday season
Yes, AirPods work fine with Pixel phones, but Pixel Buds Pro work better
We see this question floating around the web quite a bit: will my AirPods work with a Pixel? The simple answer is, of course, yes! Though AirPods (or AirPods Pro) are designed to work best with Apple products, they are still Bluetooth earbuds that can be connected to a wide variety of devices. As … [Read more...] about Yes, AirPods work fine with Pixel phones, but Pixel Buds Pro work better
