The other day, Michael pointed out a new feature in Android 12 that I didn't realize was there. It's a small change that makes a huge difference in my daily use and now that I know it is there, I lean into it with great regularity. What is it? Glad you asked. The small, important feature we're … [Read more...] about I really hope this little-known Android 12 feature comes to Chromebooks soon
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Android Auto gaining smart replies, digital car keys, and always-on play button for music
In an effort to make driving safer this holiday season, Google is adding a few updates to Android Auto, and as usual, these are most features you would have expected it to have all along. Whether you're traveling across the country or just going down the road to pick a few things up, these should … [Read more...] about Android Auto gaining smart replies, digital car keys, and always-on play button for music
The results are in: Here are the best Google Play Apps and games of 2021
If you've voted for the best app and game of 2021 via the Google Play Store, you may be happy to know that the time has come to pick the winners! Google has published a new blog post outlining the top experience in several categories, as it does each year, and the results are both what you'd expect, … [Read more...] about The results are in: Here are the best Google Play Apps and games of 2021
If the Pixel Fold is dead, Android 12L might be aimed more at Chromebooks than we thought
This is not the type of news you want to hear on a Monday. I suppose it's the right day of the week for it, though. While I don't share in the collective ire directed at the first working day of the week that many people seem to feel, it goes without saying that Monday's are simply the worst. And … [Read more...] about If the Pixel Fold is dead, Android 12L might be aimed more at Chromebooks than we thought
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
Android 12L is coming for your large screen devices but what is it?
The 2021 Android Developer Summit took place earlier this week and with it came the announcement of a new flavor of Android that is aimed at devices with larger screens. Branded Android 12L, this version of Google's mobile OS is being presented as a feature drop that will launch in Beta in December … [Read more...] about Android 12L is coming for your large screen devices but what is it?
Support for Chrome Apps on Chrome OS has been extended through 2025
First communicated last August, Google set in motion a timeline for its plans to kill off traditional Chrome Apps on Chrome OS. Now, it's amending that timeline based on Enterprise customer feedback and extending the deadline by at least three years. Originally, general support for Chrome Apps … [Read more...] about Support for Chrome Apps on Chrome OS has been extended through 2025
CrossOver 21 is now available: how to use it to run Windows apps on your Chromebook
It’s been a while since we’ve touched on CrossOver. It’s a commercial product from CodeWeavers, the developers behind Wine and Proton, which allows Windows applications and games to run natively on Linux and macOS. Thankfully the janky old days of CrossOver running on Chromebooks through limited … [Read more...] about CrossOver 21 is now available: how to use it to run Windows apps on your Chromebook
Chrome OS 93 begins rollout – offers a better Android app experience, Tote previews, and more
Chromebooks will now begin receiving an update to Chrome OS 93. there is a focus on polish and streamlining the user experience. From downloads to scanning and even user interface tweaks, this update really goes the distance to making Chromebook owners feel more confident in their choice of device. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 93 begins rollout – offers a better Android app experience, Tote previews, and more
[First look] Chromebooks to get new Android app preset window sizes to improve experience
It seems like only yesterday that we discovered something called 'Resize lock' for Android apps on Chromebooks. Enabling this developer flag on Chrome OS Canary would disable the ability to maximize, scale, or resize it manually. It seems that Google's solution for a while was to build out a method … [Read more...] about [First look] Chromebooks to get new Android app preset window sizes to improve experience
How to force stop an Android app on your Chromebook
Just today, I had an Android app go a bit wonky on me. Google Analytics was open on one of my displays and after moving it to my second screen, it just vanished. It was still open, still running, and still visible in the overview mode, but there was no way for me to actually interact with the app … [Read more...] about How to force stop an Android app on your Chromebook
We’re finally beginning to get Android 11 and ARCVM in Canary on more Chromebooks
It's been nearly 6 months since we saw the first signs of the new Android 11 for Chromebooks. Delivered in the brand-new ARCVM container, this new way of offering up Android apps for Chrome OS is a big step forward. While we're not seeing massive improvements in performance just yet, Google seems … [Read more...] about We’re finally beginning to get Android 11 and ARCVM in Canary on more Chromebooks
