The latest next@Acer press conference is in the books and we were lucky enough to get our hands on the newest Chromebook in their lineup: the Chromebook Spin 714. This device shares a lot of similar DNA with the multiple iterations of the Chromebook Spin 713 that have come before it, but it also … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Spin 714 hands-on first impressions [VIDEO]
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YouTube Music for Wear OS launches music streaming and “Recently Played” tile
The YouTube Music app for Wear OS is launching two new features this week, which were promptly announced in the Wear OS by Google Help Community. These updates include a brand new Wear OS tile and the ability to stream music directly from your watch over LTE or WiFi. If you are a YouTube Music … [Read more...] about YouTube Music for Wear OS launches music streaming and “Recently Played” tile
Fitbit and Google Fit integration with Google Assistant and Nest Hub gets one step closer
The announcement made during Google I/O regarding the release of the Pixel Watch this Fall revealed that it would combine the best of Wear OS and Fitbit. Naturally, this prompted questions regarding how Google plans to merge both worlds. For example, is the Google Fit app taking over the Fitbit app, … [Read more...] about Fitbit and Google Fit integration with Google Assistant and Nest Hub gets one step closer
Lenovo announces the new ThinkPad C14 Chromebook
At Lenovo's Accelerate event in Las Vegas today, the company has taken the wraps off of the new, work-focused ThinkPad C14 Chromebook. As you would expect, this new device has the standard ThinkPad look and feel, coming in the same dark blue aluminum chassis as the ThinkPad C13 Yoga we were so fond … [Read more...] about Lenovo announces the new ThinkPad C14 Chromebook
Android 13 brings Camera Roll to the ChromeOS Phone Hub
At last week's I/O developer conference, Google announced a handful of new "Better Together" features that tighten the bonds between our Android phones and our Chromebooks. Some of these features are tied directly to the ChromeOS Phone Hub. We have been tracking these features for months and today, … [Read more...] about Android 13 brings Camera Roll to the ChromeOS Phone Hub
Google will continue to let individuals and families use G Suite Legacy free edition
This January, G Suite Legacy free edition administrators received an email stating that support for the service they and their organizations had been using for the past 16 years was being deprecated. Understandably, this threw many loyal users into a fit of rage, and many could not understand why … [Read more...] about Google will continue to let individuals and families use G Suite Legacy free edition
The Google News Progressive Web App is getting a massive Material You redesign to match mobile
You may have been wondering why all of Google's apps have been receiving Material You redesigns while the Google News app remains boring and old school (the current design is still really nice). In recent memory, the "For you" tab has rethought its layout, using Google's bold, new font, and … [Read more...] about The Google News Progressive Web App is getting a massive Material You redesign to match mobile
Pixel’s At a Glance widget may soon pick up Nest Doorbell package delivery notices
Google Nest doorbells have a package detection feature included as part of the Nest Aware plan. This feature can be very helpful for those waiting for a very important delivery or simply want to monitor when a package has been dropped off and determine if it's in danger of getting picked up by a … [Read more...] about Pixel’s At a Glance widget may soon pick up Nest Doorbell package delivery notices
Google Calendar adding email verification opt-in for appointment scheduling
Google Calendar introduced a new feature a couple of months ago that gave users the ability to set pre-defined appointment slots so that anyone can book an appointment with them. This feature, called "Appointment Scheduling," was different from the original "appointment slots" that Calendar offers … [Read more...] about Google Calendar adding email verification opt-in for appointment scheduling
Android TV 13 update focuses on multitasking, picture-in-picture, and accessibility features
At Google I/O 2022, Google detailed many of its updates to the Android TV operating system, with a focus on three specific areas. Across performance, accessibility features, and multitasking, the company had a lot to share. It even went on to discuss the long-awaited multi-user profiles that keep … [Read more...] about Android TV 13 update focuses on multitasking, picture-in-picture, and accessibility features
Pixel 6a will officially launch in 13 countries, including India
With Google I/O 2022 firmly in the rear-view mirror, we are now looking forward to July for the next hardware releases from Google. Both the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro were announced at I/O and slated for a July 21st release date. Both are set to be in stores the week after - on July 28th - and … [Read more...] about Pixel 6a will officially launch in 13 countries, including India
Android Auto redesign “Coolwalk” official, made for multitasking and adapts to your display size
In just a few months, Google will be rolling out a brand new interface design for Android Auto that's made to adapt to any screen size. Remember the codename "Coolwalk" from a while back? Well, this is it, and it's finally coming! The goal of the redesign is to help you get directions faster, … [Read more...] about Android Auto redesign “Coolwalk” official, made for multitasking and adapts to your display size
