As Chromebook users, I think we've all been there. We have an app on our phone that we think we should be ready to install on our Chromebook via the Google Play Store, only to get the dreaded "Your device isn't compatible with this version" message. Such is the case with Google Podcasts, which … [Read more...] about How to use Google Podcasts on the web
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How to update your Chromebook or Chrome browser
I realized something today that devastated me. Chrome Unboxed has not once - in the history of the site, written a how-to guide for updating your Chromebook or Chrome browser! What sort of madness is this? Okay, I'll calm down now, but only because we'll be rectifying the issue today. Whether you're … [Read more...] about How to update your Chromebook or Chrome browser
Lenovo Flex 5i (2022) hands-on and initial impressions
Just as we did with the newly-announced Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3, we've gone hands-on with the brand new Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook that has been announced at MWC 2022. If you've been around the Chromebook scene for any amount of time, you are likely familiar with the Flex 5 and its importance in … [Read more...] about Lenovo Flex 5i (2022) hands-on and initial impressions
Google Pixel phones getting Fast Emergency Dialer on the lock screen
Google Pixel phones will be getting a new Fast Emergency Dialer (FED) on their lock screen as part of an update to the Personal Safety app. This new dialer provides a quicker way to dial emergency services in your area with the swipe of a slider. Pixel phones will be set to use the Fast … [Read more...] about Google Pixel phones getting Fast Emergency Dialer on the lock screen
Google Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a sighted in US cellular provider inventory
According to a report from Android Police, it looks like the Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a could be seeing a side-by-side launch in the near future. While they don't name the specific carrier (presumably to protect the source), information on the colors of the watch and storage amounts have been … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a sighted in US cellular provider inventory
Google Fitbit recalls Ionic smartwatches over burn hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a recall notice today involving the Fitbit Ionic smartwatches, citing burn hazard concerns. This recall is specifically for the Fitbit Ionic model FB503, of which about 1 million units have been sold in the U.S. and nearly 700,000 sold … [Read more...] about Google Fitbit recalls Ionic smartwatches over burn hazard
Amazon Luna exits invite-only beta and is now widely available in the United States
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is now exiting its invite-only beta and becoming available to everyone in the mainland United States for just $9.99 USD per month. Luna lets gamers play on all of the devices they already own - just like Google's Stadia, one of its main competitors. This means … [Read more...] about Amazon Luna exits invite-only beta and is now widely available in the United States
Chrome 99 brings date pickers, handwriting recognition, other improvements to web apps
Chrome is now being updated to version 99, and as Google prepares its browser to receive its first three-digit version number, everyone is cowering in fear of the next Y2K (if you're old enough to remember that). Just kidding, Google has that under control...well, sort of. Anyway, that's a … [Read more...] about Chrome 99 brings date pickers, handwriting recognition, other improvements to web apps
Hands-on first impressions of the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3
There's no denying the impact Lenovo had on the Chromebook world back in 2020 at CES when they unveiled the original Chromebook Duet. The small, well-made tablet brought all the right stuff to the table for the right price and even to this day it sells very well. We have two of those Chromebook … [Read more...] about Hands-on first impressions of the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3
3 ways to play Minesweeper on your Chromebook
I'm a child of the 80s and I cut my proverbial computing teeth on devices that ran DOS and COBOL but my first real-world experiences on a PC were with good ole' Windows 3.0. It wasn't long before Microsoft introduced Windows 3.1 and with it, a little game called Minesweeper. Some of you may have … [Read more...] about 3 ways to play Minesweeper on your Chromebook
Desktop users have installed Progressive Web Apps 270% more over the past year
We previously heard from Google that Android app installs on Chromebooks skyrocketed up past 190% for this past year, and today, the companies shared a new statistic that has us excited. Over on the ChromeOS.dev blog, Natalia Gvak, Head of Chrome OS Apps Ecosystem Product Marketing for Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Desktop users have installed Progressive Web Apps 270% more over the past year
Google Spaces will now let you set descriptions and guidelines and assign manager roles
Google Chat has continued to improve as it prepares to accept more users from the Hangouts migration, and with it, the Spaces feature is now adding new features to help users organize people, topics, and projects. Included in this update is a new "Manager" role, which will let you give additional … [Read more...] about Google Spaces will now let you set descriptions and guidelines and assign manager roles
