A few months back, Google Chat for Android added the ability to call people one person at a time - no group calling necessary. This was one of the most basic features that Google Hangouts, the app's predecessor, had had since launch, and yet, Chat brought it to the table much later. Now, the ability … [Read more...] about Google Chat in Gmail now lets you make audio, video calls with individuals instead of just groups
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How to type symbols with Unicode on your Chromebook
We've all done it. Regardless of your respective operating system, we've all done the hunt for a symbol on our keyboards just to find ourselves dismayed and attempting to copy and paste it from another website or a document. For me, it has always been the £ symbol. Whenever I share a deal or a press … [Read more...] about How to type symbols with Unicode on your Chromebook
Pixlr photo editing web app gains pen pressure, more exciting features for 2022
We're big fans of Pixlr Photo Editor here at Chrome Unboxed. On the web and for Chromebooks, it's one of the earliest and still one of the best Photoshop alternatives for creatives, especially if you have the One by Wacom graphics tablet that we reviewed earlier this year. Back in February, … [Read more...] about Pixlr photo editing web app gains pen pressure, more exciting features for 2022
Google’s latest Pixel Feature Drop is here and full of useful new features
Google has put out a new video showcasing all the features you can expect in the December Pixel Feature Drop. In these Feature Drops, Google does exactly what you'd expect: they give Pixel users additional, helpful features for their phones along with the necessary - and usually a bit boring - … [Read more...] about Google’s latest Pixel Feature Drop is here and full of useful new features
Pluto TV now integrated into Google TV’s “Live” tab, free Peacock Premium for a limited time
Update 12/9/21 - In the article, we stated that you would be able to stream Pluto TV natively through Google TV's "Live" TV tab without having to install the Pluto TV app at all. This was incorrect! You must first install the app in order to gain integration on Google TV's interface. The … [Read more...] about Pluto TV now integrated into Google TV’s “Live” tab, free Peacock Premium for a limited time
According to one reliable leaker, the Pixel Fold isn’t actually cancelled
Yesterday as I was watching Jon Prosser's video about the upcoming Google Pixel Watch in preparation for our post about it, I couldn't help but notice one 15 second section where he paused the press renders for the upcoming Pixel Watch and mentioned the Pixel Fold - you know, the device that's been … [Read more...] about According to one reliable leaker, the Pixel Fold isn’t actually cancelled
Chromecast with Google TV buyers are accidentally getting an extra 6 months of Netflix
Well, this is awkward. A bunch of users who are purchasing the Chromecast with Google TV Netflix bundle are somehow receiving an extra six months of subscription time with the streaming service. First noticed by Artem Russakovskii, the founder of Android Police, checking the "Activity" tab of his … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV buyers are accidentally getting an extra 6 months of Netflix
Official press renders leak for the Pixel Watch and this thing still looks amazing
Here comes Jon Prosser again, bringing us a new, fresh look at the Pixel Watch in a cheeky way that I can relate to in more ways than I care to admit. First up, the elephant in the room needs to be discussed. Jon leaked renders of the Pixel Watch back in April (we posted a few things about that) … [Read more...] about Official press renders leak for the Pixel Watch and this thing still looks amazing
Chorus lands on Stadia, fulfilling the platform’s promise to have 100 games in 2021
Back in February, Google promised that by the end of 2021, Stadia would have 100 games to play, and while that initially seemed like a tall order, this week marks the fulfillment of that wild promise with the release of the long-awaited title Chorus, which happens to be that 100th game! While this … [Read more...] about Chorus lands on Stadia, fulfilling the platform’s promise to have 100 games in 2021
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 review: my favorite Chrome OS tablet yet
Here's the thing: I've been pretty harsh on Chromebook tablets over the years. From the early attempts like Acer's Chromebook Tab 10 to the swing-and-a-miss that was the Pixel Slate to the latest HP Chromebook x2 11, I've not found a tablet running Chrome OS at this point that I've loved using. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 review: my favorite Chrome OS tablet yet
Youtube playlists on Android TV receive updated interface, no longer autoplays videos
Android TV and other Google TV devices using version 2.15.006 of the Youtube app are beginning to receive a brand new user interface for playlists. First discovered by 9to5Google, the new UI is clean and professional, and has one major difference from the previous iteration that once populated the … [Read more...] about Youtube playlists on Android TV receive updated interface, no longer autoplays videos
Google Chat tests out a simplified bottom bar by hiding attachment options
Google Chat has slowly become a worthy replacement for Hangouts, and while it still has some changes to make before it's truly on par with its predecessor, Google continues to support and develop the service for individuals and organizations alike in response to the global pandemic. Not all of the … [Read more...] about Google Chat tests out a simplified bottom bar by hiding attachment options
