Those who ordered Google's new Pixel Buds Pro on the day pre-orders opened mostly received their new buds on Thursday, the same day they were available at most retailers. However, whether you ordered in advance or waited to pick up your buds in-store, the firmware version that came with them was … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro firmware update rolling out to all users
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How to create your own indie game for free on your Chromebook using Godot
As an independent game developer myself, I'm always seeking out ways to maximize my usage of Chromebooks for design and execution beyond basic productivity habits. Up until recently, I've mostly just used my Pixel Slate, Lenovo Chromebook Duet, and other devices for sketching, notetaking, and … [Read more...] about How to create your own indie game for free on your Chromebook using Godot
Google Pixel 6a now eligible for Android 13 Beta 4.1
Following the device's launch date on July 28th, the Google Pixel 6a received its first security update. This patch brought the system from the April 5th update, which is what the phone ships with, to the June update. However, an option to enroll 6a devices in the Android Beta Program was … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 6a now eligible for Android 13 Beta 4.1
Google Duo receives banner notifying users it will begin its transition into Google Meet soon
Duo fans may simultaneously be upset and excited to know that all of Google Meet's features will be storming the gates and taking over their favorite personal video calling app. Last month, we reported on this transition, and how Google stated it would be occurring 'later this year'. Today, I … [Read more...] about Google Duo receives banner notifying users it will begin its transition into Google Meet soon
Google looks to be moving back to an early October hardware event this fall
Starting back with the original Pixel phone in 2016, Google has mostly stuck with October as their month of choice for releasing their new handsets each year. The date has moved around from year-to-year, but I don't think I'll ever forget the hype around that first event slated for October 4th, … [Read more...] about Google looks to be moving back to an early October hardware event this fall
Snapdragon Insiders can score a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for only $279
Qualcomm is at it again. The Snapdragon Insider program is known for giving its community exclusive perks that often equate to steep discounts on the latest and greatest Snapdragon-powered devices. Not too long ago, I received an email from Craig S. alerting me about an exclusive promotion from … [Read more...] about Snapdragon Insiders can score a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for only $279
5 improvements Google Keep can make for a better notetaking and journaling experience
I tend to use Google's apps and services in unique ways. In fact, how I gravitate towards productivity tools oftentimes completely flies in the face of how they're designed, and refactoring them to work better for me has both positive and negative effects. On the one hand, they're much more useful … [Read more...] about 5 improvements Google Keep can make for a better notetaking and journaling experience
How to install Android Studio on an ARM-powered Chromebook
Android Studio is the all-in-one construction environment where developers can build applications for Android, Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto. Google's in-house IDE has long offered official builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux but recent updates to ChromeOS have brought Android Studio to select … [Read more...] about How to install Android Studio on an ARM-powered Chromebook
Workspace: Google Voice adds Call Waiting support
Google Voice is now rolling out the ability to make or take a second call while you are already on one — or "Call Waiting," as part of Google's efforts to improve Google Voice's core calling features. This will be available on both the web interface and the mobile apps for Google Workspace customers … [Read more...] about Workspace: Google Voice adds Call Waiting support
There’s still life in the foldable Pixel Notepad as a new camera feature emerges
While the Pixel Notepad - known prior as the Pixel Fold - was never exactly cancelled, repeated delays have cooled the fire around this interesting foldable phone from Google in the past few months. With all the news from I/O 2022 showcasing devices like the Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel 7/7Pro … [Read more...] about There’s still life in the foldable Pixel Notepad as a new camera feature emerges
Add-ons for Google Classroom are (finally) available
Starting today, add-ons for Google Classroom are available for education customers using the "teaching and learning" and "education plus" editions of Google Workspace for Education. Add-ons have been a popular component of Google Docs, Slides, Forms, and Gmail for many years and it makes sense to … [Read more...] about Add-ons for Google Classroom are (finally) available
Setting Chrome as default on Windows 10 and 11 could finally become a one-click operation
If Google Chrome is not your default web browser on Windows 10, you'll be prompted at the top of it to do so when the company detects this. Clicking "Make default" currently leads you to the Windows Settings app where you're required to find Chrome, and choose it as the default. Then, Windows will … [Read more...] about Setting Chrome as default on Windows 10 and 11 could finally become a one-click operation
