I recently wrote up a tutorial on how to use your brand new Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro as a security key for your Google Account. These devices have the company's Titan security chip built right in, and it works just as well as the externally available USB-A/NFC or USB-C/NFC Security Key models … [Read more...] about Grab a free Titan Security Key if you have a 2TB+ Google One subscription
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
Possible Google Pixel bug randomly declines incoming calls
A few reports are popping up online about a new bug that seems to be hitting several Google Pixel devices, causing them to decline phone calls randomly. The first report showed up on a Reddit post, followed by several comments of users experiencing the same thing, and has since been picked up by … [Read more...] about Possible Google Pixel bug randomly declines incoming calls
This Snapdragon-powered Chrome OS tablet is 50% off
The Chrome OS tablet space is still coming into its own but thankfully, there are actually some decent options available for those looking for a detachable Chromebook. Currently, there are two very solid devices on the shelves at Best Buy that do a very good job of scratching our Chrome OS tablet … [Read more...] about This Snapdragon-powered Chrome OS tablet is 50% off
Google Lens in desktop Chrome adds translate and OCR text tool
Google Lens recently got a nice, new update on the desktop Chrome browser that expands its functionality from just recognizing images across the web to also recognizing and translating text. This new update brings the desktop version more on par with its mobile counterpart, where this functionality … [Read more...] about Google Lens in desktop Chrome adds translate and OCR text tool
New Google Wallet UI leaks early, drives user experience while Pay takes back seat as a service
Last week, it was revealed that Google Wallet was effectively coming back from the dead with a brand new icon and a possible takeover of the relaunched Google Pay. I know, I know, confusing, right? Google keeps trashing its own efforts to overtake Apple Pay by renaming its core payment service, as … [Read more...] about New Google Wallet UI leaks early, drives user experience while Pay takes back seat as a service
Chromebook automatic Dark Mode scheduler finally hits ChromeOS Canary
It's been almost an entire year since code commits for an automated dark mode for ChromeOS began appearing in the repositories, indicating that the developers were working on a way to prevent users from having to constantly flick the Dark Mode toggle on their Chromebook's shelf tray each time they … [Read more...] about Chromebook automatic Dark Mode scheduler finally hits ChromeOS Canary
Gmail and Google Chat will let you choose which contacts can nudge you through iOS Focus Mode
In a new Workspace Updates blog post, Google revealed that iOS users can now specify which Gmail and Chat notifications can break through Apple's built-in "Focus mode" and nudge them during times when they have it enabled to limit their screen time. Focus mode keeps you from having to sacrifice … [Read more...] about Gmail and Google Chat will let you choose which contacts can nudge you through iOS Focus Mode
Google One members with 100GB or higher tier are receiving a $5 Play Store Credit reward
Yesterday, a long-time Twitter follower who goes by the name "E." (@Stoked4Good) brought something exciting to our attention. In their Google One account, a reward for a $5 Google Play Store Credit was available to redeem! The user states that they are currently subscribed to the 100 GB Google … [Read more...] about Google One members with 100GB or higher tier are receiving a $5 Play Store Credit reward
Here’s what is really going on with Smart Lock on Chromebooks, according to Google
Chromebooks and their accompanying operating system - ChromeOS - are based on open source code. That means if you take the time to search through the seemingly-infinite number of entries in the Chromium Repositories, you can find nuggets of info about upcoming features for ChromeOS, Chromebook … [Read more...] about Here’s what is really going on with Smart Lock on Chromebooks, according to Google
How to use Google Sheets Filter Views to analyze data without screwing it up for everyone else
Have you ever been invited into a Google Sheet to view or analyze data only to then right-click a column or row and sort it from A to Z for easier viewing and realize that you've completely screwed up the organization of that data for everyone in the team? You may have even caused the colorful, … [Read more...] about How to use Google Sheets Filter Views to analyze data without screwing it up for everyone else
Nest and Google Wi-Fi routers experiencing sporadic, ongoing disconnection issues
A handful of months ago, 9to5Google reported on intermittent and sporadic disconnection issues with Nest and Google Wi-Fi devices for users, and new reports are surfacing now that indicate the problem is rearing its ugly head once more. On Google's Nest Help forum, a community member who goes by … [Read more...] about Nest and Google Wi-Fi routers experiencing sporadic, ongoing disconnection issues
Google Sheets can now suggest corrections for your formulas
Google Sheets is now adding the ability to suggest context-aware corrections to your formulas. The feature works similar to the formula suggestions added last year. It analyzes the data, and if it detects that an improvement can be made, it will offer a suggestion box with a new version that can … [Read more...] about Google Sheets can now suggest corrections for your formulas
