Google is answering the long-standing criticisms of its uniform Workspace icons with a brand-new gradient redesign that is finally starting to hit users on the web. As spotted by 9to5Google, the updated look is ditching the confusing, hard-to-see four-color theme in favor of distinct shapes and … [Read more...] about Google’s new gradient Workspace icons are officially rolling out on the web
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Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall
For months, we have been closely tracking the development of new Qualcomm processors in the Chromium Gerrit, but it wasn't entirely clear when we would actually see them hit the market. With Googlebook officially slated for a fall release, the big question was whether Qualcomm would be ready for day … [Read more...] about Qualcomm confirms a Snapdragon-powered Googlebook will launch this fall
The best Chromebook deals today
I wrote a buying guide of sorts on wading through the rough waters of good and bad deals on new and old devices, and if you don't find what you are looking for on any given day, I'd recommend giving that a read so you can go and make your own decisions across multiple retailers. But for those … [Read more...] about The best Chromebook deals today
Here are the brands making the first Googlebooks, but you’ll notice a big one is missing
Following the announcement of Googlebook, we finally have a clear picture of exactly who is building the hardware. Google has officially confirmed that they are working with Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to launch the first wave of Googlebooks this fall. According to Google, every device with … [Read more...] about Here are the brands making the first Googlebooks, but you’ll notice a big one is missing
We now know Googlebook, but what will the operating system be called?
We have the hardware category name, we know the underlying tech stack, and we've even seen early leaks of the desktop environment. But one massive question remains completely unanswered following The Android Show: what exactly is the operating system running on a Googlebook going to be … [Read more...] about We now know Googlebook, but what will the operating system be called?
Googlebook finally delivers a true desktop with app icons and widgets to Google’s laptops
For over a decade, the ChromeOS desktop has been little more than a glorified wallpaper viewer. While there is definitely an appeal to that distraction-free, minimalist approach, users migrating from Windows or macOS have consistently asked for a traditional space to organize their workflows. With … [Read more...] about Googlebook finally delivers a true desktop with app icons and widgets to Google’s laptops
Android’s new custom widgets are one of the things I am most excited about for Googlebook
I cannot count the number of times I have searched the Play Store for an app with a specific widget functionality, downloaded a few different apps, and come up completely empty-handed. You either end up with a layout that doesn't fit your home screen, or a dashboard bloated with information you … [Read more...] about Android’s new custom widgets are one of the things I am most excited about for Googlebook
Google’s new Rambler feature for Gboard uses Gemini to fix your messy voice dictation
Voice dictation is incredibly convenient, but the reality is that the way we speak rarely matches how we actually want to write. Between the stuttering, self-corrections, and filler words like "ums," "ahs," and "likes," most voice-to-text messages require a lot of manual cleanup before you can hit … [Read more...] about Google’s new Rambler feature for Gboard uses Gemini to fix your messy voice dictation
Google launches a gorgeous new landing page for the upcoming Googlebook
The dust is just beginning to settle from The Android Show and the massive Googlebook announcement, and Google is beginning the work of building hype for the fall hardware launch. If you were looking for a centralized place to see what this new platform is all about, Google has officially spun up a … [Read more...] about Google launches a gorgeous new landing page for the upcoming Googlebook
Google confirms native, premium apps will be ready for Googlebook launch
When it comes to the success of any new computing platform, hardware is only half the battle. Arguably, the more important half is the app ecosystem. For years, the ChromeOS experience has been a tough sell for some. While I love web-based apps and prefer them, many users want and/or need a far … [Read more...] about Google confirms native, premium apps will be ready for Googlebook launch
You’ll be able to link your iPhone to Googlebook for connected experiences
If you haven't seen it yet, there's been a massive leak of the early Googlebook OS in action that gives us our first real glimpse into what Google's vision for the mash-up of Android and ChromeOS will look like. While the footage of this Android 17-based OS is very much a work in progress, one … [Read more...] about You’ll be able to link your iPhone to Googlebook for connected experiences
A new leaked video gives us an early, unfinished look at Googlebook’s OS
While we got our first glimpse of Googlebook yesterday, Google is still playing a bit coy with unveiling deeper details on the underlying OS, what it will be called, and exactly what it will look like in action. Thanks to a very interesting leak, however, we now have our first glimpse at what the … [Read more...] about A new leaked video gives us an early, unfinished look at Googlebook’s OS
