At Google I/O 2024, a pretty cool Android Auto announcement was made that is already making me a bit green with envy. Google Cast, the tech behind the Chromecast streaming devices, is making its way into cars equipped with Android Auto. This means you'll soon be able to cast videos, apps, and more … [Read more...] about The new Chromecast for Android Auto is making me really jealous
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YouTube for Android TV bug won’t let you adjust video quality
In what has become a frustrating new development, the YouTube app for Android TV (and Google TV by extension) will no longer let users adjust simple things like playback speed or video quality. I thought it was just happening to me on my single Chromecast with Google TV, but after removing and … [Read more...] about YouTube for Android TV bug won’t let you adjust video quality
Android on desktop is a tough sell and Windows is dropping it
In a bit of a surprise announcement, Microsoft recently announced the shutdown of Windows 11's Windows Subsystem for Android. The feature that has allowed you to run Android apps directly on your Windows PC for the past year is already being deprecated, but when you look at the reasoning behind this … [Read more...] about Android on desktop is a tough sell and Windows is dropping it
New ‘App Mall’ may finally bring all Chromebook apps together in one place
For a very, very long time, we've talked at length about the need for there to be a single, unified place for Chromebook users to find apps. As the options for ChromeOS grew, the need only became greater and there's been nothing done about this to date. With Chromebooks now able to leverage PWAs … [Read more...] about New ‘App Mall’ may finally bring all Chromebook apps together in one place
Chromebooks, PWAs and the Play Store: why we need a way to force Android app downloads
Back in 2020, Google began introducing the ability for app developers to push their PWA to Chromebooks from the Play Store instead of the Android app. And I 100% love this decision. In many cases, PWAs (progressive web apps) are a far better experience on the desktop and work much smoother with … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, PWAs and the Play Store: why we need a way to force Android app downloads
Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup
Ever found yourself switching to a new phone and missing all those web apps you had installed since they were more convenient or readily available than apps? Google apparently knows the struggle and seems to be cooking up a solution that could make transitioning your web applications or 'PWA's to a … [Read more...] about Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup
The Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion
Contents The Backbone One PlayStation Edition was previously only available for iPhone users, and while I know I'm late to review this thing, I'm excited to do so because it's also available for anyone rocking an Android or Pixel phone. To be honest, it's a near perfect gaming companion for … [Read more...] about The Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion
Tired of telling your Chromebook to restore your apps on startup? Here’s how to do it automatically
Contents I know I'm not the only one who feels a slight annoyance every time my Chromebook asks me if I want to restore apps and my browsing session after a restart or a crash. I know that I'm a tinkerer, and you may experience this less often, but the fact that Google even offers this is … [Read more...] about Tired of telling your Chromebook to restore your apps on startup? Here’s how to do it automatically
How to check the Android version on your Chromebook
Contents It's been a little while since the last time anyone cared that much about the specific version of Android on their Chromebook. Back in mid-2021, Android 11 and the new ARCVM container began rolling out to most Chromebooks and things have generally stayed put on that front since … [Read more...] about How to check the Android version on your Chromebook
Android 13 is beginning to arrive on Chromebooks, but only for a few right now
Contents Found all the way back in February of this year, we're finally beginning to see the roll out of Android 13 for some Chromebooks. With ChromeOS 118 arriving last week, it seems a handful of boards now have Android 13 moving forward. Without flags or any special settings, we've … [Read more...] about Android 13 is beginning to arrive on Chromebooks, but only for a few right now
How to clear the cache on your Chromebook and Google Play apps
Believe it or not, it’s the little things that count. When you have a lot of apps and web apps on your Chromebook, you’d be tempted to think that deleting these would speed up your laptop, but you may not need to resort to such drastic measures to squeeze out a bit more optimization. You’re … [Read more...] about How to clear the cache on your Chromebook and Google Play apps
Google Play will now scan apps at the code level before you install them to make sure they’re safe
"Google Play Protect" is a malware scanning service provided by Google that works so seamlessly in the background of your phone and Chromebook that you likely have never heard of it. Essentially, it's like a guard that constantly checks your home for invaders. I know that sounds like a stupid … [Read more...] about Google Play will now scan apps at the code level before you install them to make sure they’re safe
