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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 · 19h

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 · 5h

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

Chromecast with Google TV Is Finally Getting Android 14

Android Authority · 19h

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.

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.

Android Headlines on MSN · 19h

Chromecast with Google TV picked up Android 14 (and bugs)

Even though Google just discontinued it, the Chromecast with Google TV just got a new update to Android 14. This update brings some new features, and some bugs. Google first announced this update in May last year,

Google, game developers conference and Android

The Verge on MSN · 18h

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 · 22h

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.

Android 16 beta 3 arrives today — all newest features

Gizmodo · 20h

Here’s the One Feature I’m Excited About in the Latest Android 16 Beta Update

One feature I’m particularly excited about with Android 16 is broadcast audio support through Auracast. I experienced a demonstration of the technology a few years back at CES.

Yahoo · 20h

Android 16 beta 3 arrives today — all the newest features

Android 16 beta 3 just landed, and with it comes the Platform Stability phase of testing. Not that it's stopping Google offering new features, that is.

Android Headlines on MSN · 1d

Android 16 Beta 3 confirmed for March 13 release

The release of Android 16 Beta 3 is coming sooner than you might think. Google has just teased on its official Android Developers X account that the release is dropping tomorrow, March 13. That is, unfortunately,

Android 16 may finally reveal your Pixel's battery health

Google took its time introducing the option to limit your Pixel’s battery charge to 80%, finally rolling it out in November ...

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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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Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users

Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. iPhone and Android users will be able to exchange ...

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Google Pixel 9a Will Come With a Valuable Gift in Some Markets

There's something to make the deal even better. As always, with major smartphone launches, there'll be something to get as a treat if you buy the phone early enough. In the case of the Google Pixel 9a ...

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.

North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store

A group of hackers with links to the North Korean regime uploaded Android spyware onto the Google Play app store and were ...

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