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View this email in your browser Google Calendar's redesign for tablets and Chromebooks finally rolling out widely Google Calendar, along with nearly 50 other apps, were set to receive a complete redesign aimed at tablets and larger displays like Chromebooks. These Android apps have long since been confined to phone-sized user interfaces for wider and taller screens, which is a lose lose situation for everyone – well, except for developers, who haven’t […] Read More YouTube Music goes social: Comments for individual songs begin appearing for some users YouTube Music recently got a significant UI change with the introduction of the left sidebar for playlists on its homescreen. It also added a sleep timer, episodes for later and more when podcasts came to the app to expand its horizons. Now, per Reddit users in the r/YouTubeMusic community (Kudos: 9to5Google), a brand new commenting […] Read More "Watch" your Inbox! Google is sending out $100 discounts on the Pixel Watch Earlier this week, we shared a deal on the Pixel Watch that can save our friends in the UK a serious chunk of change on Google’s first WearOS device. That sale is still happening and buyers on the other side of the pond stand to score as much as 29% off the Pixel Watch when […] Read More Chromebook names are terrible: maybe 'Chromebook X' can fix that There’s no denying it: Chromebook naming conventions are utterly terrible. Over the course of a decade, the ChromeOS devices that have come and gone have largely become more and more poorly-named in that time, leaving us with new launches of great hardware that have to be referred to like this: Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook. […] Read More How to enable the auto clicker for your Chromebook Chromebooks come equipped with a wide array of accessibility features. Some are design for those that are visually impaired while others are meant to assist those who may have limited hand mobility and dexterity. While mainly for those with impairments, there are a few accessibility features that can be useful for any user given the […] Read More T-Mobile finally unveils two massive deals to get you the Pixel Fold for $799 Well, we’ve been waiting for this deal to drop and it has been absolutely worth the wait. As the reigning king of trade-in offers on new phones, T-Mobile has shown up a bit late to the Pixel Fold party, but they’ve come bearing great gifts. And while I was wondering if any carrier would be […] Read More How to migrate your Facebook post and media to Google Docs and Google Photos Facebook is a great way to stay connected with friends and family, but it’s not exactly all it used to be. Today, Instagram launched Threads, its new Twitter competitor, and other networks have long since surpassed Facebook in popularity. If you’re looking for a more private and secure way to store your photos and posts […] Read More The latest YouTube experiment will let you lock your touchscreen while watching videos YouTube is testing a new experiment called “Avoid accidental taps with Lock Screen“. As the name suggests, you’ll be able to disable your device’s touch input while a video is playing so that you don’t accidentally tap another suggested video, scrub through the existing one, or pause and play it when you didn’t intend to. […] Read More Your Chromebook is getting a modern look: Rounded corners inch closer to release Back in March of this year, we discovered that ChromeOS was preparing rounded corners across the entire user experience. At the time, it only appeared on and in the Files app, as well as the open apps in overview mode. Now, as discovered by C2 Productions on Twitter, Google is preparing an OS-level integration via […] Read More Google Photos adds some fun, new video filter effects on Android When it comes to Google-made software products, it doesn’t get much better than Google Photos. Sure, Search, Gmail, Drive and Docs are pretty stellar, but Google Photos is one of those services that just gets so much right about photo storage, sharing, and manipulation. It’s been awesome since it showed up on the scene and […] Read More How Google could leverage 'Chromebook X' to help improve device build quality Over the past couple of weeks, a new effort by Google has started coming into focus. First discovered as ‘Chromebook X’ and later revealed to be moving forward as ‘Chromebook Plus’, Google’s move to create a differentiation in the Chromebook ecosystem is one that could have lasting ramifications on the market as a whole. Specifically, […] Read More How to use Google Chrome as an RSS reader and get the latest updates on your favorite websites Staying updated on the latest news, reviews, videos and more from your favorite websites isn’t always the easiest, and there are a litany of ways to accomplish the task. From Google News to social media and everything in between, there’s one thing that’s withstood the test of time – RSS. Google Reader got something right […] Read More Our UK friends can grab a Pixel Watch and save up to £110 Eight months later, I stand by my sentiment that Google’s Pixel Watch is still one of the best WearOS devices you can buy. While we’re anxious to see some updates and upgrades from the rumored Pixel Watch 2, Google’s first iteration of the Pixel Watch is a thoughtfully and beautifully designed device that gives you […] Read More Take $200 off this powerful ASUS Gaming Chromebook When Google announced the first three Chromebooks designed for gamers, ASUS’ offering was the odd man out for a number of reasons. For starters, ASUS didn’t design an entirely new Chromebook to usher in ChromeOS gaming. Instead, the 15.6″ convertible is clearly a rehashed version of the AMD-powered Chromebook CM5 that launched back in 2021. […] Read More Grab the latest HP Chromebook x360 14c and save $200 The latest iteration of HP’s popular Chromebook x360 14c brought some notable updates including a 16:10 WUXGA display and a better than average 5MP web cam. While the build quality isn’t quite as “premium” as we had hoped, this 14-inch ChromeOS 2-in-1 remains a solid device that offers powerful internals and most of the features […] Read More How to factory reset your Pixel Tablet So, you decided to get your hands on Google’s new Pixel Tablet. Chances are good that you may still be learning your way around and hopefully, your experience up until this point has been a good one. That said, there’s always a possibility for hiccups. Whether you’re using an aging device or a brand new […] Read More Pixel Fold competitor OnePlus V Fold main specs leak in totality If rumors are to be believed, we should have 3 new folding phones in play by August here in the States: Google’s own Pixel Fold, the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the much-hyped OnePlus V Fold. While Samsung’s 5th attempt at a folding phone should come with some expected upgrades, both Google and […] Read More Chromebooks to get settings menu for drawing and graphics tablets I’m no artist. Let me be perfectly clear on that point. If you’ve watched any number of Chromebook unboxing or reviews we’ve done, you can see pretty quickly that not only am I not a gifted sketch artist; I’m also pretty bad at plain old writing as well. Today’s coming-soon Chromebook feature we’re talking about […] Read More New Pixel 8 leaks detail faster charging, bigger batteries, and next-gen Wi-Fi As we are now firmly in the summer months, details and leaks surrounding Google’s Pixel lineup for the fall hardware event are basically inevitable. As we turn the corner on the 8th generation of Google’s own in-house phones, we fully expect to know the whole story leading up to the now-standard launch event at some […] Read More Google Messages starts rolling out direct quote replies on desktop Google Messages for desktop takes the same model as Whatsapp and other popular applications and provides a Google-owned version of the “scan the QR code and see your messages in a web app” model. It’s far from perfect, and the experience differs a bunch depending on whether you’re using Google Fi, RCS messages, or if […] Read More Google Calendar on Android will soon let you share events like you share links or images Have you ever wanted to blast out a Google Calendar event you’re organizing to a large number of people in your organization without having to spin up Gmail? If only there were a way to grab a direct link to an event and share it in a group chat or something of the sort instead […] Read More Walmart is making an event cheaper Onn. Streaming Stick with Google TV This is one I did not see coming. After releasing what I would call the absolute go-to streaming box you can buy right now in the Onn. Streaming Box with Google TV (super creative name, right?), it looks like Walmart is prepping another model that streams at only 1080p as well and will obviously undercut […] Read More Google Chat is getting new tools to help you reply to messages faster, better express yourself Google Chat is introducing a range of new features to enhance you and your organization’s experience. These updates aim to help you reply faster to messages on the go, in meetings or when you’re just super busy and to help you express yourself in new and appropriate ways. To be clear, we’ve already covered many […] Read More Google is cutting a bunch of jobs at Waze as it continues its efforts to merge with Maps In a new report from CNBC, which was also confirmed by Google, Waze is laying off a number of employees as the company closes its advertising branch. In its place, Waze will start using the same ads system as Google Maps – just another instance of the tech giant attempting to merge the 140 million […] Read More My main frustration with the Pixel Fold so far has everything to do with the web As a guy who has been waiting a very long time for the Pixel Fold, you can absolutely trust that I want to see everything about this phone with rose-colored glasses. I want it to be better at tasks than other phones. I want it to be more fun to use and I want it […] Read More 'Buy on Google' for Google Shopping is shutting down in favor of a more streamlined experience During the Google Marketing Live event last year, Google revealed upcoming changes to enhance the customer shopping experience. Starting from September 26, 2023, ‘Buy on Google’ for Google Search and Shopping will cease to exist, except for Buy on Google for YouTube, which will remain active for U.S. merchants until further notice. Buy on Google […] Read More Chrome Password Manager may soon let you share your passwords with others (Canary) A recent Tweet by Leopeva64 has revealed a new feature in development for Chrome’s password manager that will allow you to share your passwords with others. Previously, Google focused on internal storage and editing, but given the growing popularity of third-party password managers like LastPass and Dashlane that offer the ability to share, it only […] Read More Top 5 Chromebook deals of the week June 29, 2023 Chromebook deals are a little dry this week but that doesn’t mean that you can score some big savings. I’ve dug around and found some solid discounts on a variety of devices for just about any use case or budget. From tablets to massive 17.3″ Chromebooks, we’ve got a little bit of everything. Enjoy. I […] Read More The fiery Samsung Galaxy Chromebook hits its lowest-ever price and may finally make sense It’s been three and a half years since we first laid eyes on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook at CES 2020. It’s wild to think of all that has transpired in that time both in the world at large and in the ChromeOS space. Back then, I fully thought the Galaxy Chromebook was going to be […] Read More How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook Of all the things most frequently asked about a Chromebook and ChromeOS online, how to take a screenshot is by far the number one request we see. For many of us that use Chromebooks on a regular basis, it is tempting to think that everyone already knows how to do this. After all, there’s even […] Read More Join our Patreon community and get access to things like behind-the-scenes footage, early access to videos, private Discord server access, an ad-free experience on the mobile and desktop versions of the website, your name listed on all our YouTube videos, and monthly live stream Q&A. CLICK HERE to be a part of our community.  Copyright © 2023 Unboxed Media, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. 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