Back in 2020, Google announced an update to the company’s dormant account policy. Included in the update was the end of unlimited storage for high quality photos. As it pertains to dormant accounts, Google stated that accounts that aren’t active for two years or longer may have their files deleted to optimize space on the […]
Continue ReadingUpdates
Google Play Books is getting its fifth logo redesign in just over a decade
In contrast to Coca Cola’s classic design, many tech giants, including Google, often change logos mure more frequently. Over the past decade, Google’s app logos have undergone several transformations, especially as it’s has implemented flat design and Material You. Sadly, many of them use a wacky four color palette that makes it near impossible to […]
Continue ReadingJanuary Pixel update adds spatial audio, fixes Bluetooth connections, display waking, more
Just this morning, Google posted on the Pixel Phone Support page that your new January 2023 device update will now begin rolling out. In addition to improved fingerprint unlock performance for the Pixel 7 and 6a, numerous fixes are also coming to the units listed below, and most of the other patches are available to […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a receiving additional update to fix GPS
If you own a Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or Pixel 6a, get ready for a software update that will begin rolling out over the air and continue over the next week. As usual, these updates roll out in phases and depend on your carrier network. This update is exclusive to the aforementioned Pixel […]
Continue ReadingGoogle to remove ‘Goals’ from Calendar, leaving you without a good way to track your habits
As a Bullet Journal enthusiast who wants to meld my digital and analog life together efficiently, I relied on Google Calendar quite a bit for things like recurring tasks, collaborative events, and more. One of the best features I’ve found to balance my life and realign after a hard week was the Goals feature in […]
Continue ReadingDungeons of Naheulbeuk, From Space, and Kickstarter fan favorite ‘Outbreak’ coming to Stadia
At absolutely every turn, I’m looking for ways to support my fellow indie game devs, and today’s news does bring a smile to my face (insert meme here, I guess). A project called Outbreak: Contagious Memories is launching on Kickstarter soon, and its loyal fans have taken to swarm the Stadia Community blog to show […]
Continue ReadingPixel Buds Pro firmware update rolling out to all users
Those who ordered Google’s new Pixel Buds Pro on the day pre-orders opened mostly received their new buds on Thursday, the same day they were available at most retailers. However, whether you ordered in advance or waited to pick up your buds in-store, the firmware version that came with them was outdated and missing some […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Duo receives banner notifying users it will begin its transition into Google Meet soon
Duo fans may simultaneously be upset and excited to know that all of Google Meet’s features will be storming the gates and taking over their favorite personal video calling app. Last month, we reported on this transition, and how Google stated it would be occurring ‘later this year’. Today, I received this banner at the […]
Continue ReadingSetting Chrome as default on Windows 10 and 11 could finally become a one-click operation
If Google Chrome is not your default web browser on Windows 10, you’ll be prompted at the top of it to do so when the company detects this. Clicking “Make default” currently leads you to the Windows Settings app where you’re required to find Chrome, and choose it as the default. Then, Windows will prompt […]
Continue ReadingGoogle 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 […]
Continue ReadingI’ve changed my mind about Chrome’s Side Panel thanks to an update which will make it resizable
From housing bookmarks and articles you want to read later, to utilizing Google Lens and Search without leaving the page you’re on, Chrome’s side panel is no slouch. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite features in Google’s browser, and so long as it refrains from becoming too crowded and new tools are implemented in […]
Continue ReadingYour Stadia Pro games for August include Murder by Numbers, Saints Row The Third, and more
Stadia Pro subscribers can claim six new titles for the month of August, (these numbers just keep going up each month, now don’t they?) and among them are games like Murder by Numbers, Calico, Welcome to Elk, Shantae Half Genie Hero Ultimate Edition and Monster Jam Steel Titans 2. Additionally, another Saints Row game will […]
Continue ReadingSamsung is paving the way for better stylus support in Google Chrome on Android 13
Thanks to no other than Samsung, Google’s Chrome web browser may soon have stylus hand-to-text input on Android 13 soon according to XDA Developers alumni Mishaal Rahman on Twitter. After poking around in the Chromium commits, he spotted code changes referencing Android T and stylus functionality for Samsung’s DirectWriting feature. Support has apparently been toggled […]
Continue ReadingPixel Camera gets Material You and Speech Enhancement update
The Google Camera app is getting a brand new update that introduces some Material You touches and, on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, enables “Speech enhancement” for the rear camera. As noted by 9to5Google, the update, version 8.6, is rolling out but is not yet widely available via the Play Store. The Material You […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pixel 6a gets its first security update on launch day
Today is the day the Google Pixel 6a officially hits stores, and a security update is already waiting to be installed. This update was announced in the Google Pixel Community; however, the Pixel Update bulletin has not been updated yet with details of what this update covers, other than security patches for Pixel 6a users. […]
Continue Reading
