Web-based games have come a long way since the old flash days. Cloud gaming is now bigger than ever as it breaks onto the scene, and it's getting mainstream recognition from the likes of Samsung and others. With all of this forward progress, why not take a step back into the past for a bit and … [Read more...] about You can now play the original Prince of Persia right from your Chrome browser
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[U] Google Play Games for PC appears at the 2021 Game Awards Show, new shortcut on Chrome OS
Update: Google has confirmed to Android Police directly the following. This keeps getting more exciting for cross-platform play! We'll have more to share on the service and product next year. But what I can say is this is a new experience that will enable players to download and play their … [Read more...] about [U] Google Play Games for PC appears at the 2021 Game Awards Show, new shortcut on Chrome OS
According to one reliable leaker, the Pixel Fold isn’t actually cancelled
Yesterday as I was watching Jon Prosser's video about the upcoming Google Pixel Watch in preparation for our post about it, I couldn't help but notice one 15 second section where he paused the press renders for the upcoming Pixel Watch and mentioned the Pixel Fold - you know, the device that's been … [Read more...] about According to one reliable leaker, the Pixel Fold isn’t actually cancelled
Black Friday hacks to make the most of your holiday gear shopping spree
Well, it is once again that time of year. No, I'm not talking about Thanksgiving. While millions prepare to fill up on turkey, dressing, football, and family, just as many are strategizing their plans of attack for what is the biggest shopping day of the year. Thankfully, Black Friday doesn't look … [Read more...] about Black Friday hacks to make the most of your holiday gear shopping spree
The Chrome Cast 138: Pixel 6 GPU speeds, PUBG New State, and no new Pixelbooks anytime soon
This week on the podcast, we begin things by chatting about the recent GPU benchmarks that have surfaced for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. With the two phones being out in the wild for a few weeks at this point, it is nice to see where some of the speedy performance comes from and knowing the GPU is … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 138: Pixel 6 GPU speeds, PUBG New State, and no new Pixelbooks anytime soon
With Android 12L, it feels like we can now set a timeframe for the upcoming Pixel Fold
With the recent announcement of the Android 12L update in the works, there's no way to take in all this new version of Android brings to the table and not be fairly confident that it is arriving with a very particular phone in mind. While many of the Android 12L optimizations will make life a lot … [Read more...] about With Android 12L, it feels like we can now set a timeframe for the upcoming Pixel Fold
Cursed Cursive: Google’s new handwriting app is plagued with loading issues
When Google first announced its new handwriting app, Cursive, I was ecstatic. As someone who's always kept a physical Bullet Journal to reflect and make decisions, the idea of finally having a viable solution to do so digitally, and on a Chromebook nonetheless, was very exciting to me. Up until now, … [Read more...] about Cursed Cursive: Google’s new handwriting app is plagued with loading issues
The next time you call a contact center for support, they could be using Chrome OS too
With an overwhelming amount of contact or call and support centers being forced to go digital this past year thanks to the global pandemic, Google swoops in yet again to save the day with its excellent Workspace solutions. Today, it's gone a step further and deployed Chrome OS as an integrated … [Read more...] about The next time you call a contact center for support, they could be using Chrome OS too
New Android features on their way – Google TV remote, Accessibility tools, gaming in the car, and more
Android is gearing up for its October release of OS 12 complete with Material You. Over the past few weeks, it's been rapidly rolling out new app designs and many of us are already enrolled in the Beta program and enjoying the last release before it goes public. A few issues with Google Pay and … [Read more...] about New Android features on their way – Google TV remote, Accessibility tools, gaming in the car, and more
[Updated] Chrome OS for Kids – Here’s an early look at Google’s initiative for aspiring creators
Update: Fixed app links! There are already a billion ways in which kids and young adults can make use of Chromebooks for creativity, school, and even home life. Unfortunately, there hasn't yet been a way to explore all of those ways to date, aside from maybe perusing the Family apps and games … [Read more...] about [Updated] Chrome OS for Kids – Here’s an early look at Google’s initiative for aspiring creators
Hey Google, there’s no reason not to give us a Tiger Lake Pixelbook Go update this year
Right now, all the buzz surrounding Google hardware is focused primarily on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. I get it and I totally understand it. Actually, I'm riding the hype train right there with everyone else and have pretty high expectations as I make my plans to return full-time Pixel phone … [Read more...] about Hey Google, there’s no reason not to give us a Tiger Lake Pixelbook Go update this year
Verizon to adopt Google Messages as default while we wait on Apple to make a move
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
