I recently noticed that the quick settings menu on my Chromebooks running Chrome OS 97 Stable has appeared taller and less wide. Initially, I thought this was just some odd style change to add a more mature or tightened-up look to the UI, but then I realized something. If you look at the two … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Quick Settings panel now displays nine options instead of six to reduce paging
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Touch Retouch app beats Google to market with its smart mesh object removal magic trick
Back in 2017, Google showed off a pretty incredible "Object Removal" feature where a boy playing baseball could be seen behind a fence. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, Google Photos was able to remove the fence and make it seem as if it were never there to begin … [Read more...] about Touch Retouch app beats Google to market with its smart mesh object removal magic trick
Youtube’s fullscreen experience is getting a bunch of improvements on Android and iOS
It looks like Google is modernizing the Youtube app yet again with new, stylish buttons, panels, and more. First spotted and reported by The Verge, the video streaming platform is apparently adding more visually appealing and accessible access to many of its core options while in fullscreen … [Read more...] about Youtube’s fullscreen experience is getting a bunch of improvements on Android and iOS
Google launches Workspace Essentials Starter, costs you nothing but doesn’t include Gmail
A brand new version of Google Workspace is launching since we don't already have enough. It's called Workspace Essentials Starter, and it's going to cost you a big, fat zero dollars per month for you and your team. Wait, what? That's right, Essentials Starter will cost you nothing, and that's … [Read more...] about Google launches Workspace Essentials Starter, costs you nothing but doesn’t include Gmail
[Update: Available] Chrome 98 adds desktop screenshots, improvements to PWAs, and more
Update: February 3, 2022 - Chrome 98 is no longer in beta! You can now update to this version on the out-of-the-box Stable version of the browser to enjoy the mentioned improvements. The title of this article has been changed to remove the word "Beta", but the body of the content keeps it … [Read more...] about [Update: Available] Chrome 98 adds desktop screenshots, improvements to PWAs, and more
Yes, you can play Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on Chromebooks, but your mileage may vary
Anyone who grew up in the early 2000s likely played the popular card game called Yu-Gi-Oh which was itself based on the anime which aired on Cartoon Network's Toonami. This monster collecting and trading card game saw millions of people battling it out for competition dominance (or just to win … [Read more...] about Yes, you can play Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel on Chromebooks, but your mileage may vary
Android Auto is getting a completely revamped visual interface with “Coolwalk” update
A completely new visual design for Android Auto has been discovered by AndroidWorld during one of its APK teardowns of the app. Codenamed "Coolwalk", the UI refresh is a big leap for the in-dash operating system, but as of right now, there's no telling when it's coming to users. In fact, the folks … [Read more...] about Android Auto is getting a completely revamped visual interface with “Coolwalk” update
How to install Lightworks Video Editor on your Chromebook
As crazy as it may sound, it has been more than four years since we unearthed the container project that would eventually be responsible for bringing Linux to Chromebooks. It has also given us new tools such as Windows on Chrome OS thanks to the efforts of Parallels. When Google first announced … [Read more...] about How to install Lightworks Video Editor on your Chromebook
Some Pixel 6 and 6 Pro users are plagued with Bluetooth connection issues while commuting
Until yesterday, I was completely unaware that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro were riddled with Bluetooth issues. I got into my car like I normally do, connected my Pro to the car wirelessly, and began driving. Throughout my drive, I noticed that the phone cycled through disconnecting and reconnecting over … [Read more...] about Some Pixel 6 and 6 Pro users are plagued with Bluetooth connection issues while commuting
Google One VPN rolling out to iOS users who have 2TB or higher subscriptions
Over the past few months, Google One's VPN has become internationally available, expanded to 10 more countries, gained compatibility with Chromebooks, and more. Now, as promised, it's becoming available to iOS users! As you may expect, it's only available to those who have a subscription to the … [Read more...] about Google One VPN rolling out to iOS users who have 2TB or higher subscriptions
The Pixel 6 sets record as Google’s best selling phone ever
It's no secret that Google's latest mobile flagship device has made a big splash in the smartphone market. Just do a quick search for "best android phones of 2021" and you will be greeted by list after list ranking the Pixel 6/6 Pro at or very near number one and that's a big deal for Google and its … [Read more...] about The Pixel 6 sets record as Google’s best selling phone ever
Google Messages beta is finally rolling out iPhone message reactions as emoji on Android
Google Messages was supposed to roll out iMessage reactions synchronization on Android as far back as November of this past year, but for some reason or another, it never really fully appeared for most users. In fact, I saw it appear for me one evening, but just as fast as it had shown up, it was … [Read more...] about Google Messages beta is finally rolling out iPhone message reactions as emoji on Android
