Google finally took the wraps off their new hardware at the Made By Google 2022 event in New York City on October 6th, and while we’ve known quite a bit about the Pixel 7 since it was clearly revealed back in May at Google I/O 2022, we now have all the details we’ve been waiting […]
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Everything we’re expecting from Google’s upcoming Pixel 7 hardware event [VIDEO]
We’re only about a week out from Google’s October hardware event, and it looks like the devices Google has in store for us are numerous. There are the announcements we all know are coming, the products we feel pretty confident we’ll see, and some that we’re just hoping for, too. All signs are pointing to […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 QPR1 Beta 1 rolls out and gives us some unexpected insights
Following the stable release of Android 13, Google will continue the Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) to update the platform with fixes and improvements on a quarterly basis, much like it did for Android 12. Unlike developer previews and betas, the QPR builds are safe for general use and include “the next round of bug fixes […]
Continue ReadingChrome may soon introduce Snooze tabs and Battery saver mode
Last month we began to see some of the work Google is doing to improve battery and performance on Chrome and ChromeOS. This came in the form of an experimental flag, which enables a feature called “Quick intensive throttling after loading.” The feature would reportedly activate intensive throttling after 10 seconds instead of the default […]
Continue ReadingLenovo Chromebook Duet 3 review: a perfect sequel
When it comes to sequels, the point is always to at least attempt to be better than the original. As we all know, that doesn’t always happen. In the case of Lenovo’s latest Chromebook tablet, however, the company has delivered an upgrade over the much-loved original that makes for a better ChromeOS tablet and Chromebook […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 Beta 3.3 patch rolling out now with Pixel bug fixes
A new Android 13 Beta patch is out today (Beta 3.3 – Build TPB3.220617.002), which includes stability improvements and addresses some software bugs. This is the third patch since the original Beta 3.0 was released earlier this month and comes just a week after 3.2 addressed some minor bug fixes as well. Here is the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Cursive handwriting web app is finally becoming truly useful [VIDEO]
All the way back in August of last year, Google debuted Cursive – a new progressive web app for handwritten notes – and it was…OK. Actually, “OK” is probably being kind when we talk about how half-baked it felt at first. As it became more widely available, we began testing it pretty regularly on a […]
Continue ReadingI kind of forgot I had an app launcher on my Chromebook and here’s why that’s a problem
I can’t tell you the last time that I used my Chromebook’s app launcher to well, launch an app. I mean, that’s not entirely true. I do use it to search for an app via typing and then tapping the result to open standalone PWAs, but what I really mean is that I have no […]
Continue ReadingGoogle announces the Advanced Web Apps Fund to support Web App projects
Google announced yesterday the launch of the Advanced Web Apps Fund, an initiative to support projects that make the web more powerful. As the web has become more advanced over time, allowing developers to bring high-performance applications to the web, the time has come to support those who have done the work to make this […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 12 April security update rolls out, all Pixel phones included
It’s a new month, so you know what that means. Another Android security update is rolling out, which addresses several high-severity bugs, including a severe vulnerability that could lead to “local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed,” as detailed in the Android Security Bulletin. There are two security patch levels included in […]
Continue ReadingAnother Snapdragon Chromebook tablet is on the way with ‘Gelarshie’
We just released a video last week to address a growing ‘problem’ in the Chromebook ecosystem: the decision on which tablet is the best for each user. No, we don’t have tons of them at this point, but there are enough options out there that make the end decision a bit more difficult than it […]
Continue ReadingSteam for Chrome OS is finally here, details inside
After months and months of agonizing anticipation, the big day has finally arrived. After a subtle announcement at last week’s Google for Games Developer Summit, the Chrome OS team has officially released details on the highly-anticipated project that brings full support for all of your favorite Steam games to select Chrome OS devices. Before you […]
Continue ReadingGoogle really wants big developers to get their titles running on Google Play Games for PC
During the Google For Games Developer Summit 2022 event today, Google announced several improvements and new tools for game developers who are interested in bringing their titles to larger displays. As you may already be aware, The Google Play Games for PC beta just began showing up for individuals in Hong Kong, South Korea, and […]
Continue ReadingHow to clear your Android phone’s app cache and why you may or may not want to
What is a cache anyway? You may have heard this term “cache”, and may have even mispronounced it as “cash-ay” (cachet) when, in fact, it’s pronounced like “cash”. Both words share a common French root – the verb “cacher”, which means “to hide”, but the former means “a group on things that are hidden”, while […]
Continue ReadingChrome for Android will now load your pages 15 percent faster thanks to navigation optimization
Yesterday, we spoke about how Chrome 99 for Mac devices, specifically those with M1-based chips just outpaced Safari according to Apple’s own Speedometer. It scored a 300 on the benchmark test and is now the fastest browser on the company’s hardware. Today, we’re going to look at how Chrome for Android is also getting a […]
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