A new Android 13 Beta patch is out today (Beta 3.3 – Build TPB3.220617.002), which includes stability improvements and addresses some software bugs. This is the third patch since the original Beta 3.0 was released earlier this month and comes just a week after 3.2 addressed some minor bug fixes as well. Here is the […]
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Netflix to follow the new trend of taking your money and still showing you ads
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix is set to jump on the bandwagon for showing advertisements to paying members. This has become increasingly popular across many of the newer streaming services, but it’s not all bad, as this will be introduced as an additional tier for those who want to pay less, and don’t mind […]
Continue ReadingHow to fix your iPhone on Google Fi if you aren’t able to send or receive images, videos, or links
I’ve done it! I’ve finally managed to get my fiancée to switch over from T-Mobile to Google Fi. After years of using the service, the company added support for iPhones, and I couldn’t be happier. So, after an evening of swapping everything over, we finished up and had a unified phone bill and features. All […]
Continue ReadingA decluttered feed redesign for the Google Home app is finally rolling out to users
Back in March, Google’s Community Specialist, Leticia, posted on the Nest Help forum that the company was going to completely revamp the Home app’s “Feed” section. This area shows news and updates or notifications about your smart home devices, but until now, it’s been a hot mess. Lots of information came at the user from […]
Continue ReadingNetflix is taking gaming pretty seriously, adds popular indie title Into the Breach
Since December of this past year, Netflix has more than doubled its games library. It went from 10 titles to 23, in an effort to supplement its plummeting subscriber count by offering something new and quite different than its core services. That’s not to say interactivity wasn’t a thing before for the company, as Bandersnatch […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS Productivity Launcher adds option to hide “Continue where you left off” section
Ever since Google released the new Chromebook Productivity Launcher, I’ve been a big fan. From its faster animations, its new, compact design, and more, it’s clear that it’s a large step forward from the previous half and fullscreen “peeking” launcher. It’s not perfect though, and the company keeps making adjustments to it. You can already […]
Continue ReadingNest Hub Max gets Fuchsia update in Preview Program
The Fuchsia operating system is now making its way to the Nest Hub Max, roughly a year after it launched on the first-generation Nest Hub (originally called the Home Hub), except with a caveat — your Google Assistant smart display needs to be enrolled in the Preview Program. However, the program is available to all […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Tasks will now let you print out your list for analog productivity
In my household, I’m the digital enthusiast, whereas my fiancée is in love with the idea of completing tasks from paper or even a sticky note. Don’t get me wrong, I love the smell, feel, and traditional nature of paper, and still use a real journal to this day, but I love the flexibility, collaborative […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS 103 will introduce several new features for a better cross-device user experience
During the last Google I/O Developer Conference, Google announced that it had plenty of new features prepped for ChromeOS that would make working across devices easier. Starting with ChromeOS 103, which is rolling out soon, these awesome new additions will make their way to your Chromebook! Phone Hub recent photos We’ve been covering the new […]
Continue ReadingChromeOS can now open 7z, ISO, RAR and many other newly supported archival formats
Your Chromebook’s Files app has long been in the works to support more archive formats, and we wrote about this nearly a year ago. The “Archivemount in Files App” developer flag set the stage for many popular and commonly used compression formats like RAR and ISO, for example. Unfortunately, we still haven’t heard much of […]
Continue ReadingMicrosoft Cloud Gaming is about to get mouse and keyboard support
Cloud gaming is taking off over the past year, and with it, support for many different peripherals, games, and audiences. As a PlayStation fanboy, I never once thought I would be writing about Xbox, and certainly not as much as I have over the past year. The company is doing an incredible job with Game […]
Continue ReadingChrome version 103 is here
Google appears to have nailed down the 4-week update schedule that is now enjoyed by the Chrome browser and ChromeOS alike. Like clockwork, the latest versions of Chrome for Desktop and Chrome for Android are now available and should be rolling out to most users over the next few days. While this release doesn’t have […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Password Manager gains on-device encryption, home screen shortcut
As Chrome users, we are all familiar with its built-in password manager and how handy it can be for auto-filling saved passwords for us without much fuss. Although many may opt for a more feature-rich third-party solution, Google’s first-party offering stores your credentials in your Google Account and, as long as you are using the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle News Material You redesign officially goes live for everyone
We recently discovered an early preview of the revamped Google News Material You redesign for the web, and it’s gorgeous! It features an entirely new layout, brighter colors, and more horizontal reading space. Now, in an official Keyword blog post marking the 20th anniversary of the service, Google reveals that it’s rolling this all out […]
Continue ReadingChrome nixes Download Schedule feature, adds drag and drop support to new download bubble
All the way back in 2020, Google began creating the ability for Chrome users to schedule downloads for a later time and date for convenience and bandwidth management. Today, Leopeva64-2 on Reddit, a trusted feature reporter has discovered that Google is now canning this entirely. Previously, it was available only as a developer flag – […]
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