Yesterday, the news hit the web that Google has decided to shift away from first-party Chromebook hardware and that the Pixelbook team has been shut down. While that's a huge bummer and a sad day for Chromebook lovers all around, I get it. Gabriel laid out the reasoning for this move in his post … [Read more...] about With Pixelbook in the rear view mirror, here’s the replacement I’m hoping for
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Bye, bye Pixelbook. We will always love you
Talk about a rollercoaster ride. Just a couple of months ago, Robby stumbled upon - hiding in plain sight - evidence that Google absolutely had plans to make a new Pixelbook. After spending the last two years tirelessly scouring the Chromium repository for signs of a new Made by Google Chromebook, … [Read more...] about Bye, bye Pixelbook. We will always love you
Amazon’s “Android Days” deals offer hefty discounts on Pixel 6 and more
Amazon is running a promotion, just in time for back-to-school, slashing prices for popular Android devices, accessories, and Chromebooks by as much as 30% off. This "Android Days" sale runs through August 30th and is an amazing value for those interested in purchasing a device in the Android … [Read more...] about Amazon’s “Android Days” deals offer hefty discounts on Pixel 6 and more
Chrome and ChromeOS 105 feature could make your device’s battery last longer
Battery life can make or break a device, no matter how beautiful or trendy. Although battery performance is highly dependent on the hardware and usage of said device, it is no secret that the Chrome browser is a memory hog. However, it looks like Google is readying a change that might help with … [Read more...] about Chrome and ChromeOS 105 feature could make your device’s battery last longer
“Switch to Android” app on iOS now supports all phones with Android 12
Google announced today via a blog post that all Android 12 phones now have support for the iOS "Switch to Android" app, allowing users to seamlessly transfer data from their old iPhone to their new Android. Previously, this app only worked when moving to a Pixel phone, but now support has been … [Read more...] about “Switch to Android” app on iOS now supports all phones with Android 12
ChromeOS to implement rounded corners for devices with rounded screens
Ahh, rounded display corners. A remnant from the CRT days that is suddenly cool and modern again. Maybe Rust Cohle from True Detective was right when he said, "Time is a flat circle. Everything we've ever done or will do, we're gonna do over and over and over again." To that end, if you look … [Read more...] about ChromeOS to implement rounded corners for devices with rounded screens
Google’s new hardware invaded the software and service-focused Google I/O [VIDEO]
The Google I/O 2022 keynote is officially in the books (you can watch our 10-minute recap here), and by a long shot, this is the most hardware ever announced at Google's annual developer-focused event. In the days leading up to I/O, I made some bold predictions about all the hardware I expected not … [Read more...] about Google’s new hardware invaded the software and service-focused Google I/O [VIDEO]
Google resurrects the Pixel Android tablet
Long ago, before ChromeOS tablets were a thing and Samsung wasn't quite yet poised to own the market, Google produced what was arguably the best Android tablet of the decade. Sadly, I'd wager that the majority of consumers have never even heard of the Pixel C. With its premium build, sleek … [Read more...] about Google resurrects the Pixel Android tablet
Files by Google app getting its “Share” tab back on Pixels
The Files by Google app (formerly "Files Go") became the de-facto file manager on Android back in 2020 when Google decided to remove the good old "Files" app from the operating system with the release of Android 11. Since then, we have also seen the wide release of Nearby Share, which made its way … [Read more...] about Files by Google app getting its “Share” tab back on Pixels
Google’s Pixel 6a could be a major disruptor
Last year, Google launched the Pixel 5a just a couple of months ahead of the highly-anticipated debut of the Tensor-powered Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Before the Pixel 5a's debut, Google's strategy in the mobile marketplace wasn't exactly clear and the Pixel 5a felt like a device that just didn't … [Read more...] about Google’s Pixel 6a could be a major disruptor
ChromeOS experimenting with separating calendar widget from quick settings to simplify its usage
I woke up to a ChromeOS Canary update on my Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, and after applying it, I scoured the entire OS for changes, only to miss the one that was the most obvious and right out in front of my face. I looked at the bottom-right of the display only to notice that the date had been … [Read more...] about ChromeOS experimenting with separating calendar widget from quick settings to simplify its usage
Google announces partnership with iFixit for Pixel replacement parts
Google announced today that as part of a new partnership with iFixit, genuine repair parts for Pixel devices will become available for customers to purchase via the iFixit site. The announcement follows long-held debates and legislation about the "right to repair" and improving repairability on … [Read more...] about Google announces partnership with iFixit for Pixel replacement parts
