Gmail’s long-awaited email address change has finally arrived
Gmail’s long-awaited email address change has finally arrived – howtogeek.com
If you created your Gmail account with an email address you don’t want anymore, this is your big day. Google is finally rolling out the ability to change your primary Gmail address.
Pixel Watch March/April 2026 update rolling out
Pixel Watch March/April 2026 update rolling out for LTE models – 9to5google.com
Following the announcement four weeks ago, the Pixel Watch March 2026 update is now available for the LTE variants.
You can turn Chrome’s address bar into a notepad with one line of text
You can turn Chrome’s address bar into a notepad with one line of text – howtogeek.com
There’s a neat, super simple trick that lets you turn your favorite browser into a minimalist notepad. Instead of reaching for Notepad or any other note-taking app, online or offline, you can jot things down while browsing the web, right inside the browser.
I’ve used Google Messages for years
I’ve used Google Messages for years, and I can’t believe I was ignoring these features – androidpolice.com
I’ve been using Google Messages for years, and for most of that time, I treated it like a basic texting app. I never really explored the settings or paid attention to the extra features.
Gmail cleanup: How I went from 2,341 unread emails to Inbox Zero
Gmail cleanup: How I went from 2,341 unread emails to Inbox Zero in three steps – AndroidAuthority
More than 2,000 unread emails, dozens of newsletter subscriptions that I couldn’t care less about, and emails scattered across Gmail’s default categories with no system whatsoever to make sense of the chaos. That pretty much sums up my story with Gmail, and I’ve had enough. Changes were needed, so I decided to do some digital spring cleaning.
Android’s most trusted launcher is now harvesting your data
Android’s most trusted launcher is now harvesting your data -howtogeek.com
There was once a time when Nova Launcher was the best Android launcher in the world. If you bought the premium version, you might very well feel compelled to continue using it. Sadly, now is the time to let go.
Things your Android phone’s buttons can secretly control
5 things your Android phone’s buttons can secretly control (besides volume and power) – howtogeek.com
Most of us use our Android phone’s side buttons only to adjust the volume or lock the screen—but that barely scratches the surface of what they can do. With the right setup, those side buttons can launch your digital assistant, activate Emergency SOS, and perform other useful tasks.
How To Chromecast From Your Chromebook
How To Chromecast From Your Chromebook – aboutchromebooks.com
Chromecasting from a Chromebook takes about 30 seconds once everything is in place. ChromeOS has Google Cast built in, which means there’s no extension to install or app to download. You can send a browser tab, your full desktop, or a video from Google Drive to any Chromecast or Google TV device connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
– ChromeOS 146 is rolling out
ChromeOS 146 is rolling out, but Google is clearly eyeing a much bigger prize – chromeunboxed.com ·
If you’ve checked your settings menu this week and seen the prompt to restart for ChromeOS 146, you might be wondering where the “What’s New” splash screen went. In an update that follows the now-understood trend of ChromeOS updates over the past year or so, we are looking at an one that is pretty much devoid of any new user-facing features.
Google Issues High-Risk Security Patch for 3.5 Billion Chrome Users
Google Issues High-Risk Security Patch for 3.5 Billion Chrome Users – techrepublic.com
Time to hit that ‘Relaunch’ button.
Google has officially rolled out a significant security update for its Chrome browser, targeting eight high-risk vulnerabilities that affect its massive global user base of approximately 3.5 billion people. While the tech giant confirms these aren’t zero-day threats, the “High” severity rating means you shouldn’t leave your browser’s safety to chance.
Wallet features I wish someone had told me about sooner
6 Google Wallet features I wish someone had told me about sooner – howtogeek.com
Google Wallet is one of those apps that many of us use every day. It’s so simple to set up that once you’ve added your payment card, you might never look at it again.
My Android notification tray was a mess until I discovered this sorting feature
My Android notification tray was a mess until I discovered this sorting feature – howtogeek.com
Android’s notification system is one of its strongest features. However, as much as I try to keep things tidy, there are a lot of settings to check. Thankfully, a recent “Notification Organizer” feature does all the hard work for me.
Google Messages for web removing QR code pairing
Google Messages for web removing QR code pairing – 9to5google.com
Today, you can use Google Messages for web using QR code pairing or Google Account sign-in. The original login method will soon go away.
The Chromebook That Runs Android Better Than Your Phone –
The Chromebook That Runs Android Better Than Your Phone – aboutchromebooks.com
For years, Android phones have been the default way to experience Google’s mobile ecosystem. But something unexpected has been quietly happening in the background—Chromebooks have evolved into powerful Android machines that, in some cases, deliver a better experience than smartphones themselves.
Google Messages launches group RCS Mentions and Trash folder
Google Messages launches group RCS Mentions and Trash folder – 9to5g.com
After beta testing for the past several weeks and months, Google Messages today officially announced Mentions and the Trash folder.