If you still have a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3XL in your possession, then you will be very happy to know that a surprise update is available for you. Although initially not on the list of Pixel phones that would get it, this update will ensure that your phone receives the promised VoLTE roaming capabilities … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 3 and 3XL get a new update to add VoLTE roaming
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Google Contacts is getting a card-style visual redesign
In what seems like an effort to bring all of its apps into the same Material You design language (for once), Google is now updating its Contacts app to reflect this decision. To be clear, it already received this update last year, but today, it's going a step further and beautifying it a bit more … [Read more...] about Google Contacts is getting a card-style visual redesign
Android 13 Beta 3.3 patch rolling out now with Pixel bug fixes
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 … [Read more...] about Android 13 Beta 3.3 patch rolling out now with Pixel bug fixes
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 … [Read more...] about Netflix to follow the new trend of taking your money and still showing you ads
How 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 … [Read more...] about How to fix your iPhone on Google Fi if you aren’t able to send or receive images, videos, or links
A 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 … [Read more...] about A decluttered feed redesign for the Google Home app is finally rolling out to users
Netflix 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 … [Read more...] about Netflix is taking gaming pretty seriously, adds popular indie title Into the Breach
ChromeOS 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 … [Read more...] about ChromeOS Productivity Launcher adds option to hide “Continue where you left off” section
Nest 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 … [Read more...] about Nest Hub Max gets Fuchsia update in Preview Program
Google 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, … [Read more...] about Google Tasks will now let you print out your list for analog productivity
ChromeOS 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 … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 103 will introduce several new features for a better cross-device user experience
ChromeOS 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 … [Read more...] about ChromeOS can now open 7z, ISO, RAR and many other newly supported archival formats
