Launching in October of 2008, the Android Marketplace was the first iteration of the store that allowed Android users to download and install apps and games to their phones. In 2012, Google rebranded and completely overhauled it to become the Google Play Store. Since then, these apps have been … [Read more...] about I think it’s about time we stopped calling them “Android apps” and stop treating them like it too
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Google Assistant adds Voice Commands to Android apps so our digital lives can become less mechanical
Google Assistant is becoming increasingly useful in our lives, seemingly by the day. Not only can it book appointments for with through Duplex while sounding completely human, but it can also perform Voice Commands inside of your Android apps and this is a big deal for many reasons. You can now open … [Read more...] about Google Assistant adds Voice Commands to Android apps so our digital lives can become less mechanical
Google is working on improved scaling for Android apps on Chromebooks, but it needs work
Since adding Android apps to Chromebooks a few years back, Google has come a long way with making things more cohesive across both platforms. When it all first launched, Android apps on Chromebooks were a huge mess with broken apps, small-screen interfaces, and a bunch of busted UI issues. While … [Read more...] about Google is working on improved scaling for Android apps on Chromebooks, but it needs work
Chromebook users reporting a CPU-crushing bug linked to Android apps
There's nothing quite like having your Chromebook dump power by the truckload and have absolutely no explanation as to why it's happening. Unfortunately, that exactly the experience that dozens of Chromebook users are reporting in the Chromebook Support Forum. The culprit appears to be a process … [Read more...] about Chromebook users reporting a CPU-crushing bug linked to Android apps
With Krita, it may finally be time for desktop-class Android apps to arrive on Chromebooks
Let's get this out of the way: I'm no artist. At least not with a pencil, pen, chalk, or a brush in my hand. I'd love to be and I spent a good deal of time re-sketching comic book frames of Batman when I was younger, but my drawing/painting abilities on my own have always been limited. I'm just … [Read more...] about With Krita, it may finally be time for desktop-class Android apps to arrive on Chromebooks
Android 11 coming to Chromebooks and will overhaul Android apps on Chrome OS
Just last week on The Chrome Cast, we were discussing a mysterious new version of the Android container that has been in the works for a long time over in the Chromium Repositories. We didn't talk long as I've had trouble narrowing down exactly why this newer way of running Android on Chromebooks … [Read more...] about Android 11 coming to Chromebooks and will overhaul Android apps on Chrome OS
How to fix Chrome OS 76 bug that blocks Android apps from internet access
Just this week we began receiving reports of Chromebook devices losing internet connectivity only within Android apps. To be fair, we've seen this bug arise in the past and it was generally quick to be squashed and only present in Beta and Dev Channels of Chrome OS. This time around, however, the … [Read more...] about How to fix Chrome OS 76 bug that blocks Android apps from internet access
New Feature Coming For Chromebooks That Could Change How You Install Android Apps
As it stands right now, if your Chromebook has access to the Google Play Store, you can install and use millions of Android apps on your Chromebook. The selection is quite large and there are new apps added every day. Additionally, the selection of Android Apps that consider Chromebooks as a … [Read more...] about New Feature Coming For Chromebooks That Could Change How You Install Android Apps
The Toshiba Chromebook 2 (2015) Finally Lands Android Apps
Well, it's been a long, long time coming but after nearly two years from the announcemnt, the iconic 2015 edition of the Toshiba Chromebook 2 has finally landed the Google Play Store and access to Android Apps. … [Read more...] about The Toshiba Chromebook 2 (2015) Finally Lands Android Apps
What’s New With Android Apps From Google I/O 2018: PIP, Gboard, Android Studio, More
I honestly couldn't even come close to getting all the new stuff on tap for Android apps on Chromebooks crammed into that title up there. The session earlier today during Google I/O was absolutely chock-full of announcements and features, so we want to get to all the good stuff. As a lead into … [Read more...] about What’s New With Android Apps From Google I/O 2018: PIP, Gboard, Android Studio, More
Default Right Click Context Menus For Android Apps on Chromebooks
Let's chalk this one up to things I've not noticed until brought to my attention. Some of you reading this could have noticed this long ago or perhaps it is all brand new. I honestly don't know and, frankly, am not terribly concerned about it. If we come across a new feature on Chromebooks that … [Read more...] about Default Right Click Context Menus For Android Apps on Chromebooks
New Features Make Android Apps Feel Even More Native on Chromebooks
Last week, Chrome OS was updated to version 65 and with that update, many new features both big and small were introduced. One of the things we really want to do with this update is to show some of the new, interesting additions to the OS and talk about what makes them important. Today will be … [Read more...] about New Features Make Android Apps Feel Even More Native on Chromebooks
