At the beginning of June, Google's Gboard virtual keyboard app finally rolled out support for a split layout. If you've used larger-screened touch-oriented devices in the past decade, you likely know why this is such a big deal. Starting with the iPad years ago, the advent of split keyboard … [Read more...] about With the Pixel Notepad rumors swirling, Gboard’s split keyboard feels even more timely
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Once again, the Pixel 7 Ultra is making headlines and is questionable at best
Well, it's August and that means it is time for the Pixel hype/rumor train to really start revving up. I talked a few months ago about the fact that Google's relatively-transparent unveiling of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro at Google I/O 2022 took a lot of the steam out of the leak machine that is … [Read more...] about Once again, the Pixel 7 Ultra is making headlines and is questionable at best
Chromebook Deals: August 2022
Well, it's once again that time of year. Back to School! Over the next few weeks, children around the country will descend on classrooms big and small to get the 2022-2023 school year underway. While many schools are moving to a 1:1 format for ChromeOS devices, you still may find yourself in the … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: August 2022
Snapdragon Insiders can score a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for only $279
Qualcomm is at it again. The Snapdragon Insider program is known for giving its community exclusive perks that often equate to steep discounts on the latest and greatest Snapdragon-powered devices. Not too long ago, I received an email from Craig S. alerting me about an exclusive promotion from … [Read more...] about Snapdragon Insiders can score a Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for only $279
There’s still life in the foldable Pixel Notepad as a new camera feature emerges
While the Pixel Notepad - known prior as the Pixel Fold - was never exactly cancelled, repeated delays have cooled the fire around this interesting foldable phone from Google in the past few months. With all the news from I/O 2022 showcasing devices like the Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel 7/7Pro … [Read more...] about There’s still life in the foldable Pixel Notepad as a new camera feature emerges
Google Messages Beta for Android adds Gmail-style archiving and deleting gestures
Anyone familiar with Gmail, Google's email service, will know that they can swipe left or right on their phone or tablet to perform different tasks. These can be customized in the settings of the app, and most users set up the ability to swipe an email to the left to delete it and to the right to … [Read more...] about Google Messages Beta for Android adds Gmail-style archiving and deleting gestures
Google Play Books web app finally worth using thanks to 10th anniversary Play Store redesign
I love Google Play Books. In fact, outside of Google Keep, the company's books app is probably my favorite service it provides. Anything related to note taking or reading are core to my daily life, and I think Google does a great job at both. Well, mostly. For years now, the Play Books website for … [Read more...] about Google Play Books web app finally worth using thanks to 10th anniversary Play Store redesign
3 big changes coming soon to Chromebooks that add cohesion to the interface [VIDEO]
All of the changes we're going to highlight in this video have been talked about in the past. They are features or UI enhancements that have been present in Beta, Developer or Canary channels of ChromeOS, generally hidden behind flags, and available on what has felt like a rotating basis. While … [Read more...] about 3 big changes coming soon to Chromebooks that add cohesion to the interface [VIDEO]
Google Play celebrates its 10th birthday with a new look
Earlier this month, a slightly different Google Play icon was spotted in the wild, prompting several other outlets and us to report this as a "may be coming soon" update. The new logo, which was showing up in GPay and Google Pay with a more material-looking icon that flattens the colors and removes … [Read more...] about Google Play celebrates its 10th birthday with a new look
Google Workspace apps on Android12L are getting drag and drop support for split screen, more
Tablets are not dead. This is a fact that Google has made abundantly clear over the past few months. Android 12L seeks to restore the former glory of these middle-ground devices with particular use cases, and I couldn't be more excited. Today on The Keyword, the company announced that it would be … [Read more...] about Google Workspace apps on Android12L are getting drag and drop support for split screen, more
Pixel Buds Pro will let you automatically switch between two devices
The much-awaited Android audio switch feature will debut with the Google Pixel Buds Pro, which are now available for pre-order. This feature builds upon the existing "Fast Pair" feature and will intelligently use information about what you're listening to and what you're doing to switch the audio to … [Read more...] about Pixel Buds Pro will let you automatically switch between two devices
Works with Chromebook: Which devices are on the list?
It has been nearly three years since Robby stumbled upon an Anker power block that was adorned with a "Works with Chromebook" badge at a local Best Buy. At that time, it was unclear if this was an initiative by Google or simple Anker looking to capitalize on the explosive growth of ChromeOS. A few … [Read more...] about Works with Chromebook: Which devices are on the list?
