We never get tired of singing a well-made PWA its praises as it once again proves that Progressive Web Apps are the future of the open web. Unfortunately, however, not every single website you use has a PWA available as a one-click install or is even listed on the Play Store to easily add it to your … [Read more...] about How to create web app shortcuts on ChromeOS for sites that don’t have a PWA
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[U: Fixed] New Gmail bug is displaying a warning banner on emails. Fix is in the works.
Update, July 10th, 12:40PM EST: The Google Workspace team provided the below update yesterday, July 9th, at 9:27PM UTC: The problem with Gmail has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. Gmail users are experiencing an issue in … [Read more...] about [U: Fixed] New Gmail bug is displaying a warning banner on emails. Fix is in the works.
You can now view Spotify real-time lyrics on Nest Hub
Spotify introduced real-time lyrics on Android, iOS, TVs, consoles, and the web in November 2021. Now, as reported by 9to5Google, they're also available on the Nest Hub and other Google Assistant-powered Smart Displays. Spotify's fullscreen media controls on the Nest Hub now display lyrics next … [Read more...] about You can now view Spotify real-time lyrics on Nest Hub
Chrome passwords on Mac/Windows laptops can soon be accessed with biometrics
It appears that Google is working on bringing biometric authentication to Chrome on Mac and Windows, as indicated by the presence of an experimental flag in the Chromium Gerrit repository. This will give users another option for authenticating when trying to view saved passwords in Chrome. … [Read more...] about Chrome passwords on Mac/Windows laptops can soon be accessed with biometrics
Gmail continues the previously delayed rollout of visual updates to its email composition tools
Originally announced all the way back in October of last year, Google is finally making good on its promise to roll new features into the compose tool for Gmail. An overhaul to the visual compose field, including the 'To' section, 'Cc' and even 'Bcc' make it easier to have certainty that you're … [Read more...] about Gmail continues the previously delayed rollout of visual updates to its email composition tools
ChromeOS 103 has new features so good, they’re already go-to tools [VIDEO]
ChromeOS 103 rolled out a couple weeks ago, but this update wasn't just another security update with a few small tweaks here and there. Instead, it introduced the Chromebook community to a few key, new features that aren't just impressive as parlor tricks: they're also wildly useful. So useful, in … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 103 has new features so good, they’re already go-to tools [VIDEO]
ChromeOS has created a way to let you insert diacritics without a character map or ALT codes
Diacritics are glyphs added to a letter, such as accent marks or cedillas (a hook or tail added under letters, especially in French, Catalan, and Portuguese among others) to modify their pronunciation. Until now, Google has relied on ChromeOS users swapping their system keyboard or using a character … [Read more...] about ChromeOS has created a way to let you insert diacritics without a character map or ALT codes
Android 13 Restricted setting feature blocks sideloaded apps from notifications
With Android 13, Google will implement a change prohibiting the Accessibility APIs from being abused by sideloaded applications. Through the use of the "Restricted Setting" function, the user will be prevented from activating the accessibility service for potentially harmful apps. Once it's been … [Read more...] about Android 13 Restricted setting feature blocks sideloaded apps from notifications
A new Chromecast Audio could be in the works, even amidst Google’s legal battles with Sonos
The Chromecast Audio, while not as popular as the standard Chromecast, was still quite popular with niche users, and especially with audiophiles. I remember back when I worked at Best Buy as a Google Expert, there were many people who came in and bought several of them at a time just to have them … [Read more...] about A new Chromecast Audio could be in the works, even amidst Google’s legal battles with Sonos
Play Store might be getting a new logo, Material You in tablets and Chromebooks
The last time Google changed its Play icon was back in 2016 when its signature interlocking triangles took on a new brighter look. However, six years later, The Google Play store and its icon remained largely untouched, donning its outdated UI and icon. At the same time, the rest of the apps in the … [Read more...] about Play Store might be getting a new logo, Material You in tablets and Chromebooks
The Chrome Cast 178: New Chromebooks hitting store shelves left and right
This week on The Chrome Cast, it's an episode all about hardware. From the review of the excellent, new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 to the Acer Chromebook Spin 714, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5601, and Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Chromebook all showing up for sale this week, there's a lot going on in the … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 178: New Chromebooks hitting store shelves left and right
The 12th Gen 16″ ASUS Chromebook CX5 just arrived at Best Buy
Just like that, in the span of a week, we have gone from no 12th Gen Alder Lake Chromebooks to four premium devices that are available for purchase. HP's ultra-premium Elite Dragonfly isn't shipping yet but you can place your order and get in line to grab the most luxurious Chromebook ever created. … [Read more...] about The 12th Gen 16″ ASUS Chromebook CX5 just arrived at Best Buy
