News and notes on the latest from Google.
Yesterday, Google announced Android 9 Pie, the latest software version for smartphones running Android. As of right now, Google Pixel phones and the Essential Phone have received the update and all of what Android Pie has to offer. In addition to everything new, there is something else sweet that has been added to the list of features: new emojis.
If Google is serious about selling a lot of Pixel phones, there are quite a few steps that need to be performed. I’d like to highlight two in particular: price and availability.
Continue reading “Opinion: Google should keep selling its older hardware like Apple”
Today, Google announced a new way to browse in Chrome. Using a Google Daydream View or Lenovo Mirage Solo, you can interact with the web while in VR. With built-in features such as bookmarking, incognito mode, and sharing, you can sit back and browse the web in a cinematic view.
Continue reading “Google officially announces Chrome for Daydream View”
It’s been 7 years since Chromebooks were first announced. I’ve seen Chrome OS grow first hand to what it is today, and I can see where it is going. Many others will say, “Pixelbook is great, but it isn’t for everyone,” however, I’m here to tell you that isn’t true. The Google Pixelbook is for everyone.
Continue reading “Opinion: Google Pixelbook is for everyone”
Back in May, Google added “routines” to Google Home. The feature, “Routines” allowed users to set a chain of commands to your Google Home by saying only one command. The newest addition to “Routines” is “Scheduled Routines,” adding a new level of power and efficiency to the Google Home experience. Continue reading “Google adds “Scheduled Routines” to Google Home”
We’re a little over two months from Google’s latest smartphone refresh, which is rumored to come in early October. Today, we receive more confirmation on the design of the XL variant of the Pixel 3.
Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 XL case leak showcases new design”
Google’s Pixel phones already have instant tethering with the Pixelbook. Now, Google is adding what’s called “Continue Reading” to Chromebooks, which allows Chrome OS users to pick up where they left off on mobile devices. Continue reading “Android and Chrome OS integration to get even better with upcoming “Continue Reading” feature”
Nearly one year ago, Google said, “Blob Voyage!” to the cute blob emojis and now they’re back as blobbolicious as ever!
Continue reading “Google brings back the blob emojis to Gboard”
Did you know you could use Morse code to type on Gboard? Google’s smart keyboard team recently partnered with Tania Finlayson, a developer who suffered from paraplegia, to teach and bring accessibility communication to the world. Continue reading “Learn Morse code with Gboard and Chrome Experiments”
Nobody likes receiving spam calls, so if you’ve got a Google Pixel, here’s how to block them. Continue reading “How to block spam calls on a Pixel”
