Joining AT&T and T-Mobile, Verizon has officially announced that it will make Google Messages the default SMS/RCS messaging client on all their Android phones. As the last carrier to do so, they solidify the long-awaited move to RCS as the dominant messaging platform across carriers in the US … [Read more...] about Verizon to adopt Google Messages as default while we wait on Apple to make a move
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A full-fledged Google Lens for web is shipping with Chrome 92, but accessing it isn’t obvious
Google Lens, the tech giant's image recognition tool that utilizes machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computer vision is now rolling out to Chrome for desktop. Previously, it existed only on mobile and users had to point their phones at something to get information either in real-time or … [Read more...] about A full-fledged Google Lens for web is shipping with Chrome 92, but accessing it isn’t obvious
Here’s how to score 50% off a new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Back to school deals are starting to trickle down from retailers and manufacturers and soon, you'll be able to find a great deal on just about any Chromebook of your choice. Even now, you can find some respectable deals on new Chromebooks ranging from the most basic to premium that can save you as … [Read more...] about Here’s how to score 50% off a new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Magic Word is a new word puzzle game for smart displays that uses GIFs as clues
My son is a big fan of playing games like Mad Libs and Lucky Trivia on our Nest Hub. Funny enough, he actually discovered them for himself thanks to Google's efforts to put them in the spotlight for families over the past year. While we haven't seen many new games as of late, however, I was recently … [Read more...] about Magic Word is a new word puzzle game for smart displays that uses GIFs as clues
Latest Chrome update places privacy and security at your fingertips
Today is the day that Google has scheduled the next milestone release of the Chrome browser for desktop. While we haven't seen Chrome 92 on our non-Chromebook devices as of yet, I suspect that the update will begin rolling out to users as the day progresses. With this update, Google is bringing more … [Read more...] about Latest Chrome update places privacy and security at your fingertips
Android TV resembles Google TV even more with its latest update
Android TV has slowly begun morphing into something that more closely resembles Google TV over the past few months. Google has previously stated that its intention is to phase out the Android TV interface over the next two years across all devices, so this is not unexpected. Just a few weeks ago, it … [Read more...] about Android TV resembles Google TV even more with its latest update
Chromebook Dark Mode Scheduler gains ‘sunset to sunrise’ and ‘custom’ options
Last month, Android Police uncovered evidence we discussed that Google was looking to implement a scheduler for dark mode into Chrome OS that would see the user's theme automatically change appropriately during the day or night. Now, 9to5Google has discovered direct verbiage regarding this upcoming … [Read more...] about Chromebook Dark Mode Scheduler gains ‘sunset to sunrise’ and ‘custom’ options
Don’t take that update! Latest Chrome OS version locks users out of Chromebooks
It has been less than a week since Google re-rolled out version 91.0.4472.147 of Chrome OS. When the incremental version was initially released, it contained a CPU-crippling bug that left many devices all but useless with processing power maxed out at 100% for no explicable reason. As critical as … [Read more...] about Don’t take that update! Latest Chrome OS version locks users out of Chromebooks
Google Chat to replace Hangouts for Workspace users this August
On August 16, 2021, Google is going to be swapping Workspace users over automatically from "Chat and classic Hangouts" to "Chat preferred" unless organizations opt-out. This means that the next phase in the company's shutdown of classic Google Hangouts is going to be in full effect before the end of … [Read more...] about Google Chat to replace Hangouts for Workspace users this August
Back to School Chromebook deals are here!
It's hard to believe but it's that time of year again. The back-to-school shopping season is upon us and the return to the classroom is right around the corner for many students. That means that it is time for some Chromebook deals and Best Buy has dropped a few that can save you up to $200 on a new … [Read more...] about Back to School Chromebook deals are here!
Google Tasks comes to more Workspace tiers to increase user productivity
Over the next week, Google will continue to roll out access to its popular (and awesome) Google Tasks service to Workspace Essentials and Workspace Enterprise customers with no extra hit to their wallet. Tasks will be enabled by default for everyone within these two new tiers, and there is nothing … [Read more...] about Google Tasks comes to more Workspace tiers to increase user productivity
More confirmation that HP is making the Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Coachz’
If you've spent any time at all here at Chrome Unboxed, you've likely read all about 'Coachz'. This upcoming device sports an absolute litany of features, with the highlight being a detachable form factor and Snapdragon 7c processor inside. Addtionally, 'Coachz' will come with a 3:2 high-res … [Read more...] about More confirmation that HP is making the Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Coachz’
