I've spoken a lot about Google Chat Spaces this week. From its Material You redesign to it being the spiritual successor to Google+ and Google Currents. Back when Google first replaced the Android app on Chromebooks with a progressive web app (PWA) in the Google Play Store, I was initially excited … [Read more...] about Google Chat for Chromebooks has one frustrating limitation: Sharing
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Google Chat is getting the Material You redesign it so desperately needed
Google has been busy refreshing its suite of Workspace apps this year, and now it's Chat's turn. The app will be getting a new look based on Google's Material You design. This will bring several changes (pictured below), including updated fonts, colors, and layouts, making it more consistent with … [Read more...] about Google Chat is getting the Material You redesign it so desperately needed
Effortlessly organize your files with Google Drive’s revamped location picker
Are you tired of endlessly scrolling through folders in Google Drive to find the right location for where to place your files? Well, Google just introduced a game-changing update that will make file organization a breeze. The tech giant has announced a new and improved location picker for its … [Read more...] about Effortlessly organize your files with Google Drive’s revamped location picker
Google Chat will soon let you create Spaces meant only for announcements, not chatter
Google Chat has been a great tool for organizations to collaborate and communicate with each other. However, with the increasing number of users in Spaces, it can sometimes be difficult for important announcements to be seen among all the chatter. Google is addressing this by introducing a new … [Read more...] about Google Chat will soon let you create Spaces meant only for announcements, not chatter
Some Docs and Gmail users are starting to get access to Google’s AI “Help me write” feature
Google recently announced a revolutionary new "Help me write" feature for Google Docs and Gmail. While not yet "available", I find this to be exciting and innovative as it aims to help users overcome writer's block and spark their creativity. As I said in our previous coverage, it's meant to act as … [Read more...] about Some Docs and Gmail users are starting to get access to Google’s AI “Help me write” feature
Surprise: Google Drive has a hidden item limit regardless of how much storage space you have
A Reddit user who goes by the name of u/ra13 just discovered something Google has never alluded to - Google Drive has a limit to how much you can store on it! I'm not talking about file size and capacity, I'm talking about the number of files you have - period. The user stated that they started … [Read more...] about Surprise: Google Drive has a hidden item limit regardless of how much storage space you have
These new Google Smart Canvas capabilities will supercharge your Workspace productivity
You're probably already familiar with Google's Smart Canvas features in its Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Smart Canvas is a set of tools for anyone who's interested in websites like Notion, but who prefers to work directly inside the tech giant's ecosystem instead (it is where … [Read more...] about These new Google Smart Canvas capabilities will supercharge your Workspace productivity
Google Workspace is increasing its prices by a few bucks per month for Flexible plans
Last month, Google announced that it would be increasing the price of its Workspace plans, and now, that pricing is officially being observed. The company made this move to "reflect the value" in its products and services, which have undergone numerous improvements and changes (some controversial) … [Read more...] about Google Workspace is increasing its prices by a few bucks per month for Flexible plans
Google is adding Generative AI to Docs and Gmail to help you get started writing
Google is always looking for ways to help its users work smarter and more efficiently. In recent years, the company has made great strides in using AI and machine learning to give users features like Smart Compose, Smart Reply, Docs Summaries, and more. Now, it's taking things to the next level with … [Read more...] about Google is adding Generative AI to Docs and Gmail to help you get started writing
Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides are getting a Material You overhaul
Following Google's recent moves to streamline the UI of its larger products, Workspace apps are now getting a visual overhaul to put them more inline with things like Gmail, Search, and other Google services that have already undergone a Material You visual transformation. According to Google, this … [Read more...] about Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides are getting a Material You overhaul
Google will say goodbye to Reminders and begin its Google Tasks migration next month
We've spoken at length over the past few months regarding Google's plans to kill off Assistant Reminders, Reminders in Calendar, and more. You're probably already aware that the company plans to replace these quick notifications to keep you on track with important things with Google Tasks. Truth be … [Read more...] about Google will say goodbye to Reminders and begin its Google Tasks migration next month
You can finally sign PDFs with your finger or a stylus directly inside Google Drive
Are you tired of taking the clunky printer out of your closet just to spit out a handful of PDF sheets to sign for a highly specific circumstance once in a blue moon? Are you lacking a stylus or Chromebook tablet device with some form of written input to avoid the printer? I know that many users … [Read more...] about You can finally sign PDFs with your finger or a stylus directly inside Google Drive
