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Write emails, documents and more with ease and speed using Duet AI in Google Docs and Gmail

Google Blog – 8.29.23

We’re introducing AI-powered writing features that help you quickly refine existing work or get you started with something new in Google Docs and Gmail using Duet AI for Google Workspace.

Source: Write emails, documents and more with ease and speed using Duet AI in Google Docs and Gmail

An even better Matter experience, now thanks to an upgraded Hub 2

Apps, Smart Home

SwitchBot Blog – 8.14.23

Every time our devices are updated to be Matter compatible, we always hear a ton of great things from our users, which is one of our favorite things about our job.

We’ve seen support being added for SwitchBot Curtain, Blind Tilt, and SwitchBot Lock. But we know that this is not enough, and everyone’s voices are telling us that SwitchBot Hub 2 can still be better!

Source: An even better Matter experience, now thanks to an upgraded Hub 2. – SwitchBot Blog

Phone Link for iOS is now rolling out to all Windows 11 customers

Apps, B2B / Enterprise Tech / SMB / Workplace

Microsoft Blog – 4.26.23

Today, we are excited to announce that Microsoft Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 is beginning to rollout to our global audience in 39 languages across 85 markets. We recently announced that Windows 11 was expanding our Phone Link feature to enable the connection between a Windows 11 PC and an iOS mobile device with the goal of removing barriers between your phone and PC and making it easier to connect to the people you care about most.

Source: Phone Link for iOS is now rolling out to all Windows 11 customers

New ways to browse hotels and save money on flights — plus other tools for summer travel

Apps

Google Blog – 4.3.23

Summer will be here before you know it, and there’s no better time to start thinking about your travel plans. Here are some of the newest ways we’re improving the trip planning experience on Google.

Source: New ways to browse hotels and save money on flights — plus other tools for summer travel

How to keep using Google Maps even when your phone is offline

Apps

Google Blog – 3.20.23

You can’t always count on a strong internet connection when you most need Google Maps.

Thankfully, Maps has an offline feature to help you navigate safely even when your phone might be showing zero bars. Offline maps can be an especially useful tool for people who frequently travel abroad or visit remote areas with spotty cell service. All that’s required on your part is a little bit of planning.

The next time you might be faced with the potential of a poor signal, try downloading a map of your future whereabouts in advance. The process is simple and works on both Android and iOS.

Source: How to keep using Google Maps even when your phone is offline

Organize Your iPhone: How to Hide an Entire Page of Apps on Your iPhone

Apps, Smartphones, Tips / Tricks / How Tos

OWC Blog – 3.17.23

Have too many apps? Always searching for apps on your iPhone? Constantly removing apps from your home screen and then having to search for them in your app library? In this article, we’ll talk all about your home screen pages and you’ll learn how to organize them so you can easily remove a category of apps in bulk from your home screen instantly.

Source: Organize Your iPhone: How to Hide an Entire Page of Apps on Your iPhone