Android 13 began its public beta exactly a month ago, giving Android enthusiasts an early look at the new features the new iteration of the OS has to offer. These features include new notification permissions, a brand new photo picker, more support for themed app icons, improved localization, and more language support. Beta 2 followed […]
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Pixel Watch to have 2 processors and more storage/RAM than any other Wear OS watch
One of the most exciting announcements to come out of Google I/O this year was undoubtedly the reveal of the Pixel Watch. So naturally, Pixel enthusiasts and curious technophiles alike became very interested and eager about the prospect of a Wear OS/Fitbit hybrid watch that bears the Pixel name. However, that enthusiasm quickly turned to […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 169: New Chromebooks announced from Acer and Lenovo
This week on The Chrome Cast, we’re diving into all the new ChromeOS hardware that was debuted this week. With a new, high-end competitor from Acer in the Spin 714, it is starting to feel like the race for best Chromebook of 2022 is just getting started. Acer additionally launched an education-focused 10-inch tablet with […]
Continue ReadingYouTube rolls out Most Replayed, Single Loop, and more to its video player
On the heels of recapping at Google I/O all the AI-based features that YouTube gained over the past year, YouTube is now announcing even more improvements to the platform. These new features aim to make it easier for viewers to find and get to the content they are most interested in watching. Among these improvements […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 brings Camera Roll to the ChromeOS Phone Hub
At last week’s I/O developer conference, Google announced a handful of new “Better Together” features that tighten the bonds between our Android phones and our Chromebooks. Some of these features are tied directly to the ChromeOS Phone Hub. We have been tracking these features for months and today, we finally get our first look at […]
Continue Reading3 Pixel Watch models pass through Bluetooth SIG for certification
Here we are again, folks. Though it already feels like a foregone conclusion at this point, there are still things we have yet to discover about Google’s Pixel Watch. While we have much of the picture already in sight, things like firm pricing, software abilities, and exact watch sizes are still relatively unknown. I’m just […]
Continue ReadingPixel Watch is now the official name of the Pixel Watch
As if there was any lingering thoughts that Google would name it anything different, it looks like a patent filing has been entered by the company to secure the name Pixel Watch for their much-leaked, upcoming wearable. While tech companies have not always been the most savvy when it comes to naming their own products, […]
Continue ReadingAnother day, another Pixel Watch sneak peek
New day, new teaser. At this point, we’re all nearly exhausted from hearing rumors surrounding the long-awaited Pixel Watch. Personally, I could care less if the thing ends up being a basic fitness tracker. Based on early renders and ongoing gossip, I’m buying this thing the moment it becomes available. Just in case you’ve missed […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6a surfaces at the FCC with mmWave in tow
Yup, another post about the upcoming Pixel 6a from Google. The details of Google’s latest budget-friendly phone have yet to be made official but thanks to a variety of sources, we have a fairly decent idea of what to expect from the Pixel 6a when it launches. According to recent reports from @OnLeaks and 91Mobiles, […]
Continue ReadingSuccessful Failures: From Q(ueue) to Cast
When I told my daughter that Google began as a search engine – and only a search engine – her jaw dropped. After all, the Google she knows in 2022 lives on a small white screen or donut-shaped puck in almost every room, on her phone and tablet, and on my car dash. It powers […]
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