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Changing Google Account information should be more user-friendly on Chromebooks
9to5Google's Abner Li posted an article this week showing off a new profile photo switcher in Gmail for Android that allows users to swap their account image directly from the app instead of having to open up the full Google Account settings page on the web. While useful, this shortcut is not … [Read more...] about Changing Google Account information should be more user-friendly on Chromebooks
Chrome 91 adds built-in screenshot tool on Android and it is awesome
We've been tracking the addition of a new share sheet in Chrome and the addition of the included, built-in screenshot tool for some time. While it has taken quite a bit of time to arrive here in Chrome 91, it is no less welcome and no less awesome for it. Rolling out widely for all users, this new … [Read more...] about Chrome 91 adds built-in screenshot tool on Android and it is awesome
Try out this extension that beat Google to letting you store tab groups for later
An extension on the Chrome Web Store aptly named 'Tab Groups Extension' just beat Google to market with a feature it has in the works - letting you store tab groups for later recall. We know that the company is planning to let you collapse tab groups from view into your Reading List, but the feature … [Read more...] about Try out this extension that beat Google to letting you store tab groups for later
Full Restore on Chromebooks will drive you crazy if you watch a lot of Youtube videos
Full Restore is a feature first introduced at the end of last year to Chromebook users. It allows you the option to automatically restore all of your existing apps and browser tabs after a reboot or if your device crashes under load. While quite possibly the one thing that I so desperately needed … [Read more...] about Full Restore on Chromebooks will drive you crazy if you watch a lot of Youtube videos
The Chrome Cast 114: More Pixel 6 leaks and tons of new Chromebook hardware
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're discussing further leaks regarding the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, including new renders that showed up and more details about what we can expect from the new Google-made processor inside. After discussing our excitement over what the Pixel 6 could mean for Android … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 114: More Pixel 6 leaks and tons of new Chromebook hardware
Clearly White Pixel Buds on sale for $99 ($80 off)
Google is reportedly bringing us a new pair of TWS Pixel Buds later this year but rumor has it, they'll be "dumbed down" a little over the previous version that launched in early 2020. Hopefully, that means that the next iteration of Google's in-ear audio will be priced under $100. If you have been … [Read more...] about Clearly White Pixel Buds on sale for $99 ($80 off)
Chrome 91 has up to 23% faster performance as a result of its new JavaScript compiler
With the release of Chrome 91, the development team for Google's browser has taken to the Chromium Blog to discuss the enhancements to its performance. As with the last handful of updates, specifically Chrome 87's speed, and battery improvements, 91 has a few tricks up its sleeve to make everything … [Read more...] about Chrome 91 has up to 23% faster performance as a result of its new JavaScript compiler
Shopping with Google is becoming a lot more interactive, but the service remains unusable
Last week at Google I/O, the company announced that Shopify Integration would be coming for retailers who want to bring their products into Google Shopping. Now, they will have a whole new way of presenting their wares to consumers by curating how their brand appears across Search, Shopping, Images, … [Read more...] about Shopping with Google is becoming a lot more interactive, but the service remains unusable
Google Meet overhaul begins rolling out with option to revert back to legacy experience
Last month, we reported on Google's plans to completely overhaul Meet - its video chat service now hugely popular with Workspace users in education and enterprise and has exploded in growth thanks to the global pandemic. Now, that's beginning to happen, and Google has given us updated information to … [Read more...] about Google Meet overhaul begins rolling out with option to revert back to legacy experience
Android’s awesome Fast Pair feature for Bluetooth devices is coming to Chromebooks
The feature most responsible for removing friction in my Android phone experience is Fast Pair. Being able to connect my Bluetooth earbuds, specifically, the Pixel Buds to my phone with just one tap after they're automatically detected is so incredibly useful that I can't even imagine what I did … [Read more...] about Android’s awesome Fast Pair feature for Bluetooth devices is coming to Chromebooks
The upcoming ASUS Chromebook CX9 will feature an industry first for Chrome OS
The highly-anticipated Tiger Lake Chromebooks have started to arrive. Just today, Acer unveiled four new Chrome OS devices and in the mix, two 11th Gen Intel Chromebooks that will take their places among the ranks of the most powerful Chrome devices on the planet. ASUS, however, was the first to … [Read more...] about The upcoming ASUS Chromebook CX9 will feature an industry first for Chrome OS
