Google is adding a new requirement for application developers on the Play Store, and should they not comply by updating their app to work with the most recent version of Android, they could be at risk of being completely hidden from all users, and by extension, unable to have their app downloaded at … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store will soon start to hide old and out of date apps for your protection
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Google TV seems to have a real problem with letting me remove things from my Watchlist
Google TV recently slipped up and showed the fact that it may finally be preparing to launch the long-overdue individual user profile switching for its Chromecast, and while that's a feature I'm truly looking forward to (with bated breath), my mind is currently set on the issues the device currently … [Read more...] about Google TV seems to have a real problem with letting me remove things from my Watchlist
ChromeOS experimenting with separating calendar widget from quick settings to simplify its usage
I woke up to a ChromeOS Canary update on my Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, and after applying it, I scoured the entire OS for changes, only to miss the one that was the most obvious and right out in front of my face. I looked at the bottom-right of the display only to notice that the date had been … [Read more...] about ChromeOS experimenting with separating calendar widget from quick settings to simplify its usage
Google Meet adds empty call reminders and improved host controls
In a recent Google Workspace update post, Google announced some new improvements for Google Meet. These improvements include prompts to exit meetings when you're the only person left and the inclusion of a centralized location for host management controls. The changes are being rolled out to make it … [Read more...] about Google Meet adds empty call reminders and improved host controls
The Chrome Cast 162: upgrading our website with Kinsta, new Nest Wi-Fi, and the brilliant Masters website
This episode of The Chrome Cast was a tad bit different than most, but it was a great conversation. We begin the show reviewing our recent web hosting woes and the direction we've finally taken to escape them. While many of our listeners may not be looking for quality web hosting at the moment, it … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 162: upgrading our website with Kinsta, new Nest Wi-Fi, and the brilliant Masters website
Android 12 QPR3 Beta 2 available now for Pixel phones
The second beta of the Android 12 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release) was released yesterday and announced by Google on the r/android_beta subreddit. This release (S3B1.220318.003) follows the initial release plus an interim patch targeting the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. However, it includes the latest … [Read more...] about Android 12 QPR3 Beta 2 available now for Pixel phones
Nvidia GeForce Now follows Google Stadia’s cue by offering “Instant Play Free Demos”
Just weeks ago during the Google for Games Developer Summit, Stadia announced that it had already launched several free click-to-play game demos. These offer a prolonged glimpse into the gameplay mechanics, story, and atmosphere of a title without the commitment or buy in of purchasing it outright. … [Read more...] about Nvidia GeForce Now follows Google Stadia’s cue by offering “Instant Play Free Demos”
Google announces partnership with iFixit for Pixel replacement parts
Google announced today that as part of a new partnership with iFixit, genuine repair parts for Pixel devices will become available for customers to purchase via the iFixit site. The announcement follows long-held debates and legislation about the "right to repair" and improving repairability on … [Read more...] about Google announces partnership with iFixit for Pixel replacement parts
How to disable your Chromebook’s touchscreen or touchpad and why you’d want to
The first touchscreen Chromebook came out all the way back in 2013, and since then, users have enjoyed modern touch input for everything from games to note-taking apps and more. However, during my time as a Chromebook Expert at Best Buy, there's one thing that I've come to realize and that's the … [Read more...] about How to disable your Chromebook’s touchscreen or touchpad and why you’d want to
Google Lens gets “Multisearch” for combined image + text search
Google announced a new update to Google Lens yesterday, giving users the ability to add a text search term on top of your image search to get more detailed results. Google hopes this will help with queries where you don't have all the details or don't know the specific name of a thing you are … [Read more...] about Google Lens gets “Multisearch” for combined image + text search
The 2022 Masters website is peak web design and development on display
Here at Chrome Unboxed, we've never been shy about our love for the open web as a platform. At the end of the day, we all have this feeling that ChromeOS and the Chromebooks that run it are mainly portals to this vast, powerful and wide-reaching ecosystem. Not bound to an app store, operating … [Read more...] about The 2022 Masters website is peak web design and development on display
Google Cursive can learn a thing or two from Microsoft Journal, its new competition
Microsoft just released a new competitor for Google's recently created "Cursive" web app. While Google's app works on Chromebooks, you'll have to download and install Journal to your Windows desktop or laptop in order to use it. It's an inking journal system meant to help you take notes with a … [Read more...] about Google Cursive can learn a thing or two from Microsoft Journal, its new competition
