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Turns out, Google hasn’t forgotten about Android desktop mode

Android 16 could make your Android device more like Windows and other desktop OSs. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Android Authority · 21h

Google is working on a new desktop mode for Android phones called Desktop View

Google is testing Desktop View in Android 16, a full-fledged desktop mode experience that could rival Samsung DeX.

Android Police · 7h

Google's dormant desktop mode gets a big boost on Android 16 Beta 3

Google’s next major plan for Android seems to be to turn it into a full-fledged desktop experience, but to pull that off, it needs to get way better at working with standard per

Gemini, Google

Digital Trends on MSN · 58m

Google’s going to let you replace Gemini with other assistants on Android

You can now make ChatGPT your default voice assistant, not Google Gemini, on Android. Here's how. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

ZDNet · 1d

Google Gemini just made two of its best features available for free

Google went from being a dark horse in the AI space to a frontrunner with its Gemini offerings. To keep up that momentum, Google is announcing a slew of Gemini updates that will enhance the AI assistant's overall experience -- including for free users.

Yahoo · 1d

Google is giving away Gemini's best paid features for free — here's the tools you can try now

Google is taking Gemini to the next level and giving users more with major upgrades aimed to make Gemini even more personal, plus many of the upgrades are free.

Google, game developers conference and Android

The Verge on MSN · 20h

Google is bringing a lot more Android games to PCs

Ahead of the Game Developers Conference next week, Google is announcing that all mobile Android games will be available by default on Google Play Games on PC unless a developer opts out. The change could significantly boost the number of games on the platform, as previously, developers had to opt in.

Android Authority · 1d

Here's how Google is making it easier for developers to port PC games to Android

Google wants to make it easier to port PC games to Android, so it's announced a bunch of new Android features and tools to help game devs.

Ars Technica · 1d

Google is bringing every Android game to Windows in big gaming update

As for games on Android, Google now hopes to build on the success of high-end cross-platform hits like Genshin Impact and Diablo Immortal. These games are crawling with in-app purchases, but they're very pretty and have made a lot of money on Android.

Google, Chromecast and Android

Android Authority · 20h

Your Chromecast with Google TV is finally graduating from Android 12 to 14

Google is starting to roll out the Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV. The new OS update weighs in at 809MB and adds support for Find My Remote and Customizable Button. Some users claim they are experiencing some issues since installing the update.

Ars Technica · 4d

DOJ: Google must sell Chrome, Android could be next

"Google’s illegal conduct has created an economic goliath, one that wreaks havoc over the marketplace to ensure that—no matter what occurs—Google always wins," the DOJ filing says. To that end, the government maintains that Chrome must go if the playing field is to be made level again.

Yahoo · 1d

Following recent problems, Chromecasts are getting a free update to Android 14 – here's what that means

Google is now rolling out the Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV devices. As Android Police reports, Google discontinued the Chromecast line-up in 2024 in favor of the new Google TV Streamer.

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Android users will soon be able to pause Google's anti-malware service for sideloading

Android users may soon find it easier to sideload apps. Google recently updated the Play Store, introducing an option to ...

Android 16 Beta 3 has arrived – here are the 4 features I think will be the most useful

Android 16 Beta 3 is here, bringing a handful of new features to those participating in the Android beta program. The new ...

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Google tracks Android users before they open apps, report says

Leith posits that the reason for this is due to the sign-in process on Android devices. Once you sign in with your Google ...

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New RCS Universal Profile 3.0 Adds End-to-End Encryption, Apple and Google Both Included

From the moment that RCS went live in iOS 18 and the world of iPhone owners joined the party that we’ve had over here on ...

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Android 16’s latest beta adds an iPhone-like Battery Health tool

Android 16’s latest beta adds a Battery Health dashboard that shows them the chemical aging status of their phone’s battery ...

Google is changing how you answer calls with a major Phone app redesign

Currently, if you're using Google's Phone app — whether on a Pixel or a device from manufacturers like Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, ...

At least 5 North Korean spy apps have been found on Google Play — what you need to know

You always need to be careful about the apps you install on Android, even if you download them directly from Google Play.

Google Photos on Android now gives you more power over your backups

A new Photos feature removes images and videos stored on Google's servers without removing them from the device.

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