Following in Microsoft Edge's footsteps and thanks to their combined work on the Chromium source code, Google is looking to add the ability to search in its Side Panel for words you hightlight with your cursor. As reported by Leopeva64 on Twitter, you can see below that the right-click contextual … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to Google search for highlighted text in Chrome’s Side Panel
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Google Search Knowledge Graph is testing an awesome Material Design makeover
While watching the Ubisoft Forward event which took place yesterday (yes, Stadia was taken off of the Assassin's Creed Mirage blog post for some reason), I saw an advertisement for something called Mythic Quest. Some of you may have already heard of this awesome show about a fake game studio making … [Read more...] about Google Search Knowledge Graph is testing an awesome Material Design makeover
How to switch clock styles on your Android phone’s lock screen
Android 12 introduced a double-line clock on the lock screen that turned out to be a bit controversial as some users preferred the simpler, one-line design of the old clock. This new larger clock style appeared on the lock screen if there were no notifications and would revert back to the old … [Read more...] about How to switch clock styles on your Android phone’s lock screen
Multi-instance app support rolls out for Workspace on tablets, dual-pane view for Keep
This week, Google announced a roundup of new features that are in the process of rolling out to Android tablets, including a redesign of the widgets for Google Drive and Keep. Additionally, other Workspace app features had also been teased back in July that would improve the experience on tablet … [Read more...] about Multi-instance app support rolls out for Workspace on tablets, dual-pane view for Keep
This magic eraser web app is incredible for on-the-fly Chromebook photo edits
You may very well be familiar with Google's magic eraser tool that made its entrance with Photos and the Pixel line of devices, but did you know that the technology is not exclusive to the search giant? That's right, others have created the same tools both before and after Google in an effort to … [Read more...] about This magic eraser web app is incredible for on-the-fly Chromebook photo edits
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 rolls out and gives us some unexpected insights
Following the stable release of Android 13, Google will continue the Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) to update the platform with fixes and improvements on a quarterly basis, much like it did for Android 12. Unlike developer previews and betas, the QPR builds are safe for general use and include … [Read more...] about Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 rolls out and gives us some unexpected insights
The Chrome Cast 191: What we’re expecting from the now-official Google fall hardware event
This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss the upcoming Google hardware event slated for Thursday, October 6th 2022. While we all expect the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel Watch, there are other hardware questions that could get answered there as well. With the Pixel Tablet having quite a few … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 191: What we’re expecting from the now-official Google fall hardware event
Here are 5 great Chrome Tab Groups alternatives to help you save websites for later
Over the past few years, I've accidentally fallen in love with Google Chrome's Tab Groups feature. Color-coded anything meant to organize my life is just an OCD kid's dream come true, and the company has this in spades. From labels to folders, and whatever in between, you could say I've somewhat … [Read more...] about Here are 5 great Chrome Tab Groups alternatives to help you save websites for later
Google Fi expands international 5G coverage. Adds features for Samsung and iPhones.
Google Fi is rolling out significant improvements that will result in more global coverage for travelers using a Pixel, Samsung, or even an iPhone. Along with its competitive pricing, security features, and contract-free model, the MVNO looks like a very attractive option when compared with its … [Read more...] about Google Fi expands international 5G coverage. Adds features for Samsung and iPhones.
Gmail cleans up and shrinks its bottom navigation by removing icon labels
Iconography is meant to be recognized without an explanation. If it can't be identified without words attached to them, then it's really not doing its job. That's why I've always wondered why Google tied labels to all of its icons, but I do understand the need to do so from an accessibility … [Read more...] about Gmail cleans up and shrinks its bottom navigation by removing icon labels
Android 13 Beta confirms dockable Pixel Tablet
Back in May, Google sneakily announced that a new Pixel Tablet would be headed our way at some point in 2023. Just a couple of months prior to that announcement, 9to5Google reported that Google was possibly working on a new detachable Nest Hub device. After the news of the new Pixel Tablet, it … [Read more...] about Android 13 Beta confirms dockable Pixel Tablet
The Pixel Tablet will likely be a mid-range device, but a ‘Pro’ version could be on the way, too
About a week ago, developer Kuba Wajciechowski unveiled via Twitter that he found some info in the Android AOSP code that indicates the Pixel Tablet will be very mid-range in its spec layout. Citing discoveries of what looks likely to be only 4GB of RAM, the original Tensor SoC, and a lack of … [Read more...] about The Pixel Tablet will likely be a mid-range device, but a ‘Pro’ version could be on the way, too
