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Google requiring all ‘G Suite legacy free edition’ users to start paying for Workspace this year

January 20, 2022

In 2020, G Suite became Google Workspace as part of a mass reorganization of the company’s apps for the “future of work.” Various plans were migrated over, and Google is now finally getting rid of the G Suite legacy free edition. “Google Apps” for businesses and schools were introduced 16 years ago and was discontinued in 2012. However, the company made no significant changes to those…

Report: Google Pay’s new focus is becoming a ‘comprehensive digital wallet’

January 20, 2022

Back in October, Google Pay canceled its plans for “Plex” bank accounts with an accompanying card. In an interview today, Google shared that Pay will now focus on becoming a “comprehensive digital wallet.” Bloomberg says that Google now wants to “become the…

Google is working to bring Material You to Chrome OS [Gallery]

January 20, 2022

With Android 12, Google introduced Material You, a colorful third-generation of Material Design which will eventually expand beyond Android. To that end, Google has begun experimenting with bringing Material You design cues to Chrome OS. While the biggest hallmark of…

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are not yet ‘fully certified’ to use Verizon’s faster C-Band 5G

January 20, 2022

C-Band 5G is the next step in bringing 5G to the masses, and it has the potential of really delivering on the speed promises that carriers have touted for years. However, Pixel 6 owners will have to wait a bit longer to access C-Band 5G from Verizon. C-Band 5G exists in a middle-ground between the sub6 networks used for nationwide 5G networks and mmWave technology, which is known for its…

Nvidia working with Google and Plex to fix its Android TV 11 update on Shield TV

January 20, 2022

The Shield TV just got its Android TV 11 update last week, but in the time since many Shield TV owners have come out in frustration regarding various bugs surrounding the update. Now, Nvidia has confirmed it’s working with Google and Plex to patch these problems. One of…

Here’s what C-Band 5G is, and what Android phones can use it

January 20, 2022

Verizon and AT&T are starting to rollout out C-Band 5G coverage for their users in the US, bringing a whole new set of frequencies into the 5G game. So what is C-Band 5G and what Android phones are eligible for it? Table of contents What is C-Band 5G? What carriers…

Google’s updated Calculator web app will work on almost any device, not just Chrome OS

January 20, 2022

Google has rebuilt Chrome OS’s built-in Calculator app, making it available for all devices, not just Chromebooks. For years now, Chromebook owners have been able to use Google’s free calculator app. It’s built with Web technology but is a native app, pre-installed with Chrome OS. The app starts off with a simple layout for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and can be…

Latest Oculus Quest 2 update adds the ability to send web links to VR from Android devices

January 20, 2022

The Oculus Quest 2 is one of the most affordable, and frankly, one of the best ways to experience VR, and it has a ton of games and features to boot. Now, with the latest Oculus Quest 2 update, owners can send links from their Android device to the headset to view them in…

Google shows off Play Games app for Windows PCs & lists spec requirements [Gallery]

January 20, 2022

As part of the beta, Google today fully previewed the UI of its Play Games for Windows PC app. It also shared the specs needed to run Android games on your laptop and desktop. Google Play Games shares more than a few similarities with Stadia’s Progressive Web App (PWA)…

Google Play Games brings Android games to PC, available now in select areas

January 20, 2022

Android games are now officially available on PCs, with Google launching the new Play Games app for Windows in beta, bringing a collection of games, starting with gamers in select areas. In recent years, Google has been putting effort into making the tech in your life work better together, particularly by syncing your information between devices. One particularly ambitious effort is that of…