A new "Nudges" feature is appearing in Google Messages for some users, and seems to be rolling out on a wider scale than it was a few months back when it was first discovered by Android Police. In an effort to help you follow up on conversations that you either forgot to reply to, or weren't … [Read more...] about Google Messages wants you to stop ignoring your friends and family
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Costco members can take $200 off this monster Core i5 HP Chromebook
Costco is quickly becoming one of my top recommendations for shoppers looking to score a solid deal on a new Chromebook. While the wholesale buying club doesn't have quite the selection that retailers such as Best Buy offer, the past couple of years have seen Costco's Chrome OS inventory expand … [Read more...] about Costco members can take $200 off this monster Core i5 HP Chromebook
How to Download and Install iTunes on Your Chromebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ah, the age-old question. You got a Chromebook but you are also an Apple user and you want to access your iTunes library on your shiny, new Chrome OS devices. Unfortunately, Apple has yet to - and likely never will - release an Android version of iTunes. Many users have made the move to Apple Music … [Read more...] about How to Download and Install iTunes on Your Chromebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
Why I think Google may ultimately share Tensor with other Chromebook makers
We aren't even to the point where Google has officially announced plans to bring their Tensor SoC to Chromebooks, but between leaked info, common sense, and gut feelings, I'd say a desktop version of Tensor is a foregone conclusion at this point. Reports put the arrival of Google's custom … [Read more...] about Why I think Google may ultimately share Tensor with other Chromebook makers
Chrome OS 96: New camera tricks, an updated wallpaper experience, app notifications, more
The latest Chromebook update is rolling out to users now, and with it, a slew of features that we've been tracking and covering in real-time over the past few months. Chrome OS 96 brings several improvements to the built-in camera application, including some new tricks, as well as the completely … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 96: New camera tricks, an updated wallpaper experience, app notifications, more
Chromebook Calendar widget now shows your upcoming events, adds useful, but hidden icon
Last month, I shared a first look at the new Google Calendar Chromebook Productivity Experiment which adds a glanceable Calendar widget into the quick settings of your device. Upon clicking the date in your system tray, you would be presented with this widget, and could easily see what day of the … [Read more...] about Chromebook Calendar widget now shows your upcoming events, adds useful, but hidden icon
First Look: Chromebook “extra container management” in Chrome OS 98
Earlier this month, I covered down a new feature that's in the works for Chrome OS that will give users a native user interface for managing Linux containers. While still a work in progress, the "extra container" management has finally made an appearance in the Canary channel of Chrome OS and we … [Read more...] about First Look: Chromebook “extra container management” in Chrome OS 98
Listen back on your year with Youtube Music’s new “2021 Recap” feature, rolling out now
Several users on Reddit are stumbling upon a pretty cool feature that's appearing in Youtube Music right now. A new "2021 Recap" can be accessed through your account image at the top-right of the app and tapping it launches an exciting overview of your "year in music". As you can see above in … [Read more...] about Listen back on your year with Youtube Music’s new “2021 Recap” feature, rolling out now
You can now buy the ASUS Chromebook CX9 with a 4K screen, but you shouldn’t
One of the best Chromebooks to release this year was the ASUS Chromebook CX9. As a matter of fact, it is so good that it took the top spot in our high-end category for Best Chromebooks of 2021 and there's little reason to think that it won't hold that spot for quite some time. ASUS did a superb … [Read more...] about You can now buy the ASUS Chromebook CX9 with a 4K screen, but you shouldn’t
Lenovo has a new 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook in the works
Just yesterday, we began our ramp-up and planning for CES 2022. It's hard to believe, but the big tech show is only 5 weeks away and that means we're likely going to see some new Chromebook hardware in that same time frame. While we clearly won't see all the Chromebooks set to launch in 2022 at … [Read more...] about Lenovo has a new 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebook in the works
The results are in: Here are the best Google Play Apps and games of 2021
If you've voted for the best app and game of 2021 via the Google Play Store, you may be happy to know that the time has come to pick the winners! Google has published a new blog post outlining the top experience in several categories, as it does each year, and the results are both what you'd expect, … [Read more...] about The results are in: Here are the best Google Play Apps and games of 2021
The HP Chromebook x2 11 tablet hits an all-time low at $349
As I anticipated, the end of Black Friday and Cyber Monday has unearthed new Chromebook deals that can actually save you more money than the "exclusive" savings offered by retailers last week. This morning, HP's premium Chrome OS tablet, the Chromebook x2 11, has dropped to its lowest price ever and … [Read more...] about The HP Chromebook x2 11 tablet hits an all-time low at $349
