We, along with many others, have asked for some sort of widget support for ChromeOS for a very, very long time. While the changes we'll look at in this post today may not be pointing to Android-style widgets, there is definitely work being done to bring more helpful, 'glanceable' widgets to your … [Read more...] about Chromebooks may be getting ‘glanceable’ widgets for the ChromeOS desktop
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5 Android apps I’m enjoying on my Pixel 6 Pro right now that you may not have heard of
While I did cancel my Google Play Pass subscription and no longer really browse through the apps section of the Play Store, I have amassed a number of interesting and unique apps which I've gone on to rely on over the past year. I'm always in search of new and exciting experiences, and ever since I … [Read more...] about 5 Android apps I’m enjoying on my Pixel 6 Pro right now that you may not have heard of
Pixel Buds Pro vs. $40 and $70 ANC earbuds: are Google’s earbuds worth it? [VIDEO]
Google's new Pixel Buds Pro are out and available and I've had the pleasure of using what I'll go ahead and crown as the best earbuds Google has made up to this point. Are they perfect? No. Are they great? Yeah, but in the ANC wireless earbud space, there's a ton of competition at this point. … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro vs. $40 and $70 ANC earbuds: are Google’s earbuds worth it? [VIDEO]
Pixel 6, no turning back
Well ahead of the traditional schedule, Google has officially released the next iteration of Android to eligible Pixel devices. The update to Android 13 brings with it a slew of new features that you can read about in Johanna's full coverage here. Most exciting for us here at the Chrome Unboxed HQ … [Read more...] about Pixel 6, no turning back
Here’s a quick look at how the new Chromebook window-snapping feature will work
We're still early-on in the development stages of the new window-snapping feature for ChromeOS, but it looks like some of the basic UI is already in place for users in the Developer Channel. While this first look (spotted by C2 Productions on Twitter) just shows off the way you'll eventually choose … [Read more...] about Here’s a quick look at how the new Chromebook window-snapping feature will work
Google Meet improves quality of background visual effects
When using Google Meet on the web, background effects will now look more accurate thanks to background and foreground separation improvements. This will affect effects such as background blur, background replacement, and the recently launched immersive backgrounds and styles. However, as those … [Read more...] about Google Meet improves quality of background visual effects
Why I canceled my Play Pass subscription and how Google can win me back
Back when Google Play Pass first launched, I was starry-eyed about the idea. One small price per year or per month for hundreds of apps and games. Normally, you'd have to spend cash on each and every one of those paid experiences, and you'd still get ads and in-app purchases shoved in your face. … [Read more...] about Why I canceled my Play Pass subscription and how Google can win me back
Workspace users can now mute Meet calls with USB headset controls
Google Workspace customers will soon be able to change their mute status on a Google Meet call by using the mute/unmute button on their headset, speaker microphone, or other USB telephony peripherals. This will make for a more seamless meeting experience, where you don't have to fumble around … [Read more...] about Workspace users can now mute Meet calls with USB headset controls
Android 13 is out of Beta and available for Pixel phones
Android 13 entered its public Beta phase in April and has had its fair share of patches and bug fixes since then. The latest one was Beta 4.1 last month, which addressed some final fixes related to system crashing and connectivity issues. Today, Google has taken to its blog and social media to … [Read more...] about Android 13 is out of Beta and available for Pixel phones
Back To School 2022: Top Chromebook tech for teachers & students
If you are a teacher, student, or parent looking for quality back-to-school tech that is fully-compatible and optimized for a Chromebook, you've come to the right place! Whether you are a teacher returning to the classroom or a student preparing for high school or college, here is a round-up of my … [Read more...] about Back To School 2022: Top Chromebook tech for teachers & students
Chromebook-friendly Kapwing Pro video editor now free for Education
Content is King and creating video content has become the biggest thing on the internet since, well, the internet. Short form video, how-tos, tutorials, ASMR, and the list goes on and on. These days, anyone can pick up a smartphone and start the latest TikTok trend if the algorithm deems it to be. … [Read more...] about Chromebook-friendly Kapwing Pro video editor now free for Education
Google’s upcoming Nest Wi-Fi has the Wi-Fi 6E that the last one missed out on
While there's currently no hardware event scheduled for Google to reveal new devices, something with the model number "G6ZUC" has shown up at the FCC today. According to 9to5Google who confirmed that the number correlates with what they've been tracking as the successor to the current Nest Wi-Fi … [Read more...] about Google’s upcoming Nest Wi-Fi has the Wi-Fi 6E that the last one missed out on
