As a diehard PlayStation gamer since my youth, I can confidently say that watching the trajectory Microsoft has chosen to take with the Xbox ecosystem, I never expected to kind of sort of like it. Growing up, it was the Halo console - the FPS box or racing game hardware in my eyes. Truth be told, … [Read more...] about Xbox game streaming device coming, Chromecast may need to fight for your HDMI
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PSA: Please don’t buy a Pixel 6a from a random online Facebook or Ebay listing
For most people, this goes without saying, but given the events of the last week concerning Google's two upcoming phones, I feel like we need to state it anyway: don't buy unreleased phones from Ebay or Facebook if you actually intend to use the device for anything. After the random Pixel 7 being … [Read more...] about PSA: Please don’t buy a Pixel 6a from a random online Facebook or Ebay listing
Chrome wants to automatically block notifications from sites that try to spam you
Google is doing its best to block out websites from sending you notifications if they become disruptive or originate from an "abusive" source. Spam websites, websites that overuse the notifications feature - you get the idea. These days, it feels like every single website you visit wants to ping you … [Read more...] about Chrome wants to automatically block notifications from sites that try to spam you
Following Audible and Kindle, Amazon’s Comixology has also removed IAPs on Android
I have a confession - I never really had a chance to grow up reading comic books. Not only that, but I simply can't justify most comic book purchases on the Google Play Store or elsewhere since you read it (quickly, I might add) and then are done with it practically forever. Unless you enjoy the … [Read more...] about Following Audible and Kindle, Amazon’s Comixology has also removed IAPs on Android
YouTube Music begins showing users their Spring 2022 listening Recap
As a trend that Google began last year, the annual YouTube Music Recap is officially here! On mobile (not on the web yet) you can tap the profile image at the top-right of the screen and select "Recap" to see yours. The Spring Recap '22 compiles the music and artists you've listened to the most into … [Read more...] about YouTube Music begins showing users their Spring 2022 listening Recap
Android gets enhanced accessibility features for users with impaired vision or hard of hearing
As part of Android's quarterly updates, Google announced new features to existing accessibility apps that enhance and enrich the lives of those who use them. These updates are aimed at, but not limited to, those with hearing loss or who have low or impaired vision. For the hard of hearing, Sound … [Read more...] about Android gets enhanced accessibility features for users with impaired vision or hard of hearing
Google Play will soon let you use your Play Points for in-app purchases
As part of Android's June quarterly update, Google Play will be getting a nifty new feature that will allow you to use your accrued Play Points to pay for in-app purchases without ever leaving your app or game. Additionally, you will have the option to use your points to cover the full value or … [Read more...] about Google Play will soon let you use your Play Points for in-app purchases
YouTube’s latest experiment lets you mute or unmute mobile search results with a tap
Google often releases new YouTube experiments for premium members to try, and if successful, these tend to become full-fledged features in the main YouTube app. If you navigate to YouTube's experiments page right now, you'll be met with their latest endeavor called "Unmute mobile search results". … [Read more...] about YouTube’s latest experiment lets you mute or unmute mobile search results with a tap
Android gains previously Pixel-exclusive Gboard text stickers, more Emoji Kitchen combinations
Gboard is indisputably a top favorite keyboard app among Android users. Its ease of use and outstanding features make it a go-to when needing to compose a message, whether by typing the old-fashioned way or sliding your finger across the letters – a.k.a. Glide Typing. Gboard also includes many … [Read more...] about Android gains previously Pixel-exclusive Gboard text stickers, more Emoji Kitchen combinations
Google Assistant location-based reminders are going away soon
According to an easy-to-miss sentence on a Google Assistant Help page first found by 9to5Google, Assistant's location-based reminders are being axed entirely. On Android, a notification appears at the top of your "Reminders" page through the Chrome browser or Google app stating this fact while … [Read more...] about Google Assistant location-based reminders are going away soon
The Chrome Cast 171: Robby loves the Pixel 6 Pro and MSI joins the Chromebox “game”
This week on The Chrome Cast, we dive into why Robby has come full circle and fallen in love with the Pixel 6 Pro. Despite the many high-end options on the market, the Pixel line has an intangible appeal and the 6 Pro is simply the best overall phone that Google has ever made. From … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 171: Robby loves the Pixel 6 Pro and MSI joins the Chromebox “game”
I was wrong: the Pixel 6 Pro is by far the superior Pixel experience [VIDEO]
Sometimes you just need time to lend you a bit of perspective. That's 100% the case for me and the Pixel 6 Pro, a phone I personally dismissed in the early days as I decided which Pixel I'd pick up in late 2021. The story I told myself made a lot of sense at the time and I can still appreciate my … [Read more...] about I was wrong: the Pixel 6 Pro is by far the superior Pixel experience [VIDEO]
