[ad_1] As promised, Google is bringing a new organization feature to tab hoarders. Beginning today, Chrome users can group tabs in their desktop windows. The tab groups are customizable — you can label them with names and colors — and you can easily collapse, expand or drag-and-drop them. They’ll pop up any time you close […]
Category: productivity
G Suite users can make Google Voice calls right inside Gmail
[ad_1] You can also now transfer calls using the Google Voice mobile and web apps. Google will offer suggestions of people to whom you might want to transfer a call. Alternatively, you can search for a contact or manually punch in someone’s phone number. It’s not clear if or when other Google Voice users will […]
Slack’s revamped mobile app puts key features within easy reach
[ad_1] Slack is following up its desktop app redesign with a similar overhaul for the mobile crowd. The company is rolling out updates for Android and iOS that remove some of the clutter and make it easier to reach the features you’re more likely to use when away from your computer. Instead of wading through […]
Microsoft now protects Office 365 users against ‘reply all’ email storms
[ad_1] Microsoft might just save you the next time a less-than-attentive coworker starts a “reply all” email storm. It’s now rolling out (via ZDNet) an Exchange feature that protects Office 365 users worldwide against those barrages of unwanted messages. It’ll initially help large companies by blocking replies if there are 10 “reply all” messages sent […]
Microsoft To Do adds features the day Wunderlist shuts down
[ad_1] Today (May 6th) is the day Microsoft shuts down Wunderlist, but it’s hoping that some new features in To Do will ease the sting for those reluctant to switch. The tech giant is rolling out updates (via Android Police) to its Android and iOS apps that introduce some familiar Wunderlist features to the mix. […]
Microsoft 365 is now available worldwide
[ad_1] Along with the change in name, Microsoft Editor — an AI tool which helps users write clearer sentences — is expanding from a browser extension and is now available in Word and the Outlook web app. PowerPoint’s Presenter Coach can provide feedback on your presentations and will offer grammatical feedback. PowerPoint is also getting […]
Slack adds Microsoft Teams video call options
[ad_1] Once you’ve set up the Teams app in Slack, you’ll be able to start a call by simply using the command /teams-call. You’ll also be able to see who’s already in a meeting before you hop in and also join calls from Outlook or Google Calendar reminders in Slack. However, you can’t take part […]
Microsoft releases its unified Office app for Android
[ad_1] There are some catches. As Android Police warned, the current Android app isn’t optimized for tablets or Chromebooks. You can’t even use it in landscape mode. The iOS equivalent to the app is also nowhere to be seen at this point. We’ve asked Microsoft if it can elaborate on its plans. This could still […]
Microsoft’s redesigned Office apps for iOS are faster and simpler
[ad_1] There isn’t a surfeit of new features. The largest changes are to Excel, where a newly available XLOOKUP function helps you find cell data. You can also read and respond to comments directly from email. And whichever app you’re using, there’s a new alt text pane that helps you add captions and mark elements […]
Adobe may reveal Illustrator for iPad in November
[ad_1] A spokeswoman for Adobe wouldn’t confirm or deny the rumor, telling Bloomberg that the company had “nothing new to share at this time.” As with Photoshop, both Adobe and Apple have mutual interests in bringing Illustrator to the iPad. For Adobe, this is another way to spur Creative Cloud subscriptions. You might be more […]