If you're accustomed to browsing several pages to find what you need on Google Search using your phone, you'll probably have noticed already that you no longer need to click to navigate between each new page of results. Google has officially rolled out "Continuous scrolling", bringing Search into … [Read more...] about Continuous scrolling for mobile brings Google Search into the modern age
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Google Assistant turns five years old, celebrates its own birthday, eats its own cake
Google Assistant has drastically increased the quality of life for millions of users, at least in the sense that they are able to access the world's information in an organized way as per Google's mission statement. In a new blog post today, the company recapped its accomplishments with its AI and … [Read more...] about Google Assistant turns five years old, celebrates its own birthday, eats its own cake
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
HP Chromebook x2 11 review: tablet dreams, Chromebook realities [VIDEO]
I have to be honest right up front: I’m not really a tablet guy. I want to be - I promise - but when it comes down to it, a large-screened phone handles most of my gaming, reading and casual consumption stuff and when I need a bigger screen, I normally want a keyboard to go along with it. So, in … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x2 11 review: tablet dreams, Chromebook realities [VIDEO]
Android 12 Beta 5 starts rolling out Material You redesigns for loads of Google apps
Android 12 Beta 5 just launched, and with this version of the mobile phone OS heading to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro that's completely upending its launch playbook, it's easy to see why people are excited for the entirely new direction Google is going. A complete redesign of the user interface that adapts … [Read more...] about Android 12 Beta 5 starts rolling out Material You redesigns for loads of Google apps
The clamshell to tablet Chromebook experience is a hot mess, but I have a solution
Over the years, I've used a lot of Chromebooks, and often, I've used both clamshell and tablet devices simultaneously for a variety of reasons. For example, clamshell Chromebooks are great for hammering out some writing, while tablet Chrome OS is great for reading Google Play Books, watching … [Read more...] about The clamshell to tablet Chromebook experience is a hot mess, but I have a solution
Running benchmarks with Vulkan in Crostini (Linux for Chrome OS) yields surprising results
We recently cracked the case of how to get Vulkan graphics acceleration working in Crostini. I've got a full guide on how to do this yourself coming up as my next article so stay tuned for that if you'd like to be able to tinker with this a bit yourself! With the power of Vulkan, we wanted to see … [Read more...] about Running benchmarks with Vulkan in Crostini (Linux for Chrome OS) yields surprising results
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the first foldable on Google Fi
Wednesday, Samsung officially unveiled a full line of new products including its latest ANC Galaxy Buds, a beautiful new Galaxy watch that's sporting the revamped Wear OS powered by Samsung, and of course, the next iterations of the Galaxy Fold and Flip smartphones. The latter two devices are … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the first foldable on Google Fi
Another HP Chromebook X2 11 clone is already in the works
With the HP Chromebook X2 11 finally unveiled, we at least know the name of the first of what could be many detachable Chromebooks with the Snapdragon 7c processor inside. The HP X2 11 is clearly 'Coachz' based on the features and the manufacturer, but we're still waiting to see more about who will … [Read more...] about Another HP Chromebook X2 11 clone is already in the works
Google Play Games ‘Play as you download’, new game dashboard, more announced
During the Google for Games Developer Summit today, Google announced a few new features that those who enjoy Android games use to take their experience to the next level. With the explosive growth of Android (3B active monthly devices) and Google Play (2.5B monthly active users), the company's … [Read more...] about Google Play Games ‘Play as you download’, new game dashboard, more announced
[U: Video] Here’s what Google’s new ‘Material You’ design could look like on Chromebooks
Update 6/15/21: Check out our video for what Material You might look like on Chromebooks below! Ever since Google announced its Material You design principles at this year's I/O conference a few weeks ago and since the company hinted that the new, custom styling based on your personal … [Read more...] about [U: Video] Here’s what Google’s new ‘Material You’ design could look like on Chromebooks
Acer Chromebook 317: hands-on with the world’s first 17-inch Chromebook [VIDEO]
The Next@Acer event has wrapped up and we now have a total of 4 new Chromebooks headed to store shelves in the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (see our initial impressions here), Chromebook 514, Chromebook 314, and the giant, 17.3-inch Chromebook 317. While there was no in-person event this year (for … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook 317: hands-on with the world’s first 17-inch Chromebook [VIDEO]
