Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge When Google killed its Gmail alternative Inbox in 2018, it promised that several of its ideas would eventually come to Gmail. While some did arrive, most of what Read more…
You can save $150 on Samsung’s excellent Chromebook 2. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If you’re looking for an affordable laptop alternative, Chromebooks are a great option to consider. Yet there Read more…
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google is introducing a pilot to let “a small number of participating developers” offer a payment system in addition to Google Play’s. Spotify will be the first and Read more…
Posted by Sameer Samat, Vice President, Product Management Mobile apps have transformed our lives. They help us stay informed and entertained, keep us connected to each other and have created new opportunities for billions of Read more…
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google will no longer sell movies and TV shows from the Google Play app starting in May, the company announced (via Ars Technica). Instead, you’ll be able to Read more…
Photo by The Verge Although many data plans these days are advertised as “unlimited,” most actually have a cut-off point when your data stream is going to slow radically. If you don’t want to pay Read more…
No bookmark bar needed (though it’s still available if you’re a fan). Google has introduced a new sidebar feature to Chrome, which lets you quickly access your bookmarks and reading list while using the desktop Read more…
The redesigned feed. | Image: Google Google wants to tidy up the event feed in its Home app to make it easier to see what’s happening in your smart home. An update coming later this Read more…
YouTube is the latest company to offer free shows TV with ads. The video giant says you’ll now be able to stream nearly 4,000 episodes of TV for free, as long as you’re also willing Read more…
Google doesn’t have plans to support C-Band on the Pixel 5A. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Google says it doesn’t plan to update the software for the Pixel 4a 5G, 5, or Read more…