You can now use Google Sans in Google Docs
You can now use Google Sans in Google Docs – 9to5google.com
Google open-sourced Google Sans and Google Sans Flex in December, and the fonts are now available for you to add in Google Docs.
Google Drive is getting better protection from ransomware
Google Drive is getting better protection from ransomware – howtogeek.com
Google is stepping up its security game for educational institutions by adding automated ransomware detection directly into Google Drive. This gives administrators and users a better defense against data loss and the threat of ransom payments. It also provides a safety net if an attack has already happened.
Google Messages shortcut and hidden setting
I explored every Google Messages shortcut and hidden setting, and these features made texting less stressful – Android Police
Texting should be the easiest thing I do on my phone. And yet, my Google Messages inbox had slowly turned into a source of background stress.
How Google Maps Knows There’s Traffic
How Google Maps Knows There’s Traffic – youtube.com · Mario Explains
Every Google Maps user should change these settings now
Every Google Maps user should change these settings now – howtogeek.com
Navigation apps can make your journey smoother when you personalize certain settings that allow for trips with no roadblocks. I like to constantly tweak settings on the app to make my navigation easier, and here are five changes I believe all Google Maps users should check out and change now.
This Gmail feature fixed my least favorite part of email
This Gmail feature fixed my least favorite part of email – androidpolice.com · Anu Joy
I spend a lot of time in Gmail. With work emails, follow-ups, newsletters, and random notifications, my inbox can feel like a black hole that devours hours of my day.
There’s a hidden Android setting that spots fake cell towers
There’s a hidden Android setting that spots fake cell towers – howtogeek.com
Most people never give a second thought to how their phone connects to a cell tower. It’s something that constantly happens in the background without our input, and therein lies the potential for trouble. What if that tower isn’t what it seems? Android can tell you about it—maybe.
Top Web Apps and Services Chromebook Users Are Exploring in 2026
Top Web Apps and Services Chromebook Users Are Exploring in 2026 – aboutchromebooks.com
Chromebooks are no longer defined by what they cannot install. In 2026, they are shaped by what they let you explore quickly and without commitment. From productivity tools to entertainment platforms, ChromeOS users are leaning into browser-based services that reward curiosity rather than configuration.
I use the same login protection Google trusts for its own staff
I use the same login protection Google trusts for its own staff – makeuseof.com
I have stopped typing passwords, and I started using the same login protection that Google trusts for its own staff. It’s a small hardware key that costs about as much as a decent lunch, and it’s changed how I think about account security entirely.
– Google Messages features you can turn off
5 annoying Google Messages features you can turn off – howtogeek.com
Google Messages is constantly getting new stuff, but not all changes are good. Even the best apps gather their fair share of annoyances. Thankfully, there’s usually an easy way to turn off little things that bother you. Let’s clean it up.
Gmail just made changing your email address so much easier
Gmail just made changing your email address so much easier; here’s how – 9to5Google
Google is finally giving users the option to change their Gmail address without deleting their account or making a new one, and it’s so easy to do.
Pixel getting Google’s first Android update of 2026
Is your Pixel getting Google’s first Android update of 2026? Here’s every supported model – Android Authority
We’re just a few days into 2026, but already it’s paying off to own a Google Pixel. Yesterday, January 12, Google began rolling out its very first update of the year.
Gmail has a note-taking app hiding in plain sight
Gmail has a note-taking app hiding in plain sight — and now I use it daily – androidpolice.com
I open Gmail dozens of times a day. It was where messages landed, and occasionally got starred or archived. I never expected it to be useful beyond email.
5 things your Samsung Galaxy camera can do besides taking photos
5 things your Samsung Galaxy camera can do besides taking photos – makeuseof.com
Even if your Samsung phone’s camera is one of your most-used features, there’s a good chance that you’re only scratching the surface of what it can actually do. Beyond snapping photos, scanning QR codes, and capturing documents, it can help you with a lot of things.
ChromeOS 143 rolled out
ChromeOS 143 rolled out and you likely didn’t even notice it – chromeunboxed.com
ChromeOS 143 officially began its roll-out about a week ago, and much like the last few iterations, this release is decidedly “quiet” for the average consumer, focusing instead on deep-level administrative tweaks and enterprise tools. If you are like me, you probably forgot all about it.