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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

Gizmochina · 10h

Google releases Android 16 Beta 3

Google has rolled out Android 16 Beta 3. According to Google’s timeline, the stable version of Android 16 could be released as early as May or June, with Pixel devices likely being one of the the first to receive the update by the end of the month.

Android Authority · 1d

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 Headlines on MSN · 14h

More Android phones could finally get a desktop mode

The latest beta for Android 16 just landed, and we’re starting to see what Google has planned for Android devices. The folks at Android Authority were able to dig into the software and find out that Google is looking to bring a new desktop mode named Desktop View.

Android Police on MSN · 21h

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

Android 16 Beta 3 is improving external display support for a more desktop-like experience. A new “Enable desktop experience features” setting in developer options could let you run desktop mode on just an external display or both your phone and monitor at once.

Gemini replacing Google Assistant on Android phones

Digital Trends on MSN · 15h

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

Engadget on MSN · 11h

Google is removing Assistant from most phones this year

Google Assistant's days are numbered. Google announced Friday that all Android devices are switching to Gemini as their default assistant and "the classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices.

KSNW Wichita on MSN · 3h

Google dumping Assistant for AI-powered ‘Gemini’

The classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available for download in app stores.

Google, Android and My Device

The Verge on MSN · 3h

Android’s Find My Device app can now show you where people are, too

In the app on Android, you can tap the new People tab to show the locations of any contacts that are sharing their location with you. You can also switch to a tab that shows who you’re sharing your location with and gives you options such as changing the duration you share your location with someone.

Mashable on MSN · 3d

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 account, you’re automatically signed into every Google app that comes preinstalled on the device from the Google Play Store to Gmail, and thus, the apps.

Yahoo · 10h

Find My Device app starts receiving its 'People' tab update from Google

Google is rolling out a new patch for the Find My Device app that brings a new "People" tab beside "Devices." The tab lets users quickly share their location, similar to Google Maps, with contacts, showing battery percentage and name.

Google is bringing every Android game to Windows

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.

The Verge on MSN · 1d

Google is bringing a lot more Android games to PCs

Google Play Games on PC was originally launched in beta in 2022 as a way for people to play Android games on their PC, and Google has been slowly expanding its availability and bu

XDA Developers on MSN · 1d

Google Play Games is coming to even more Windows devices — and with new PC games, too

Google Play Games expands to more PCs, including AMD devices, providing access to full catalog. Popular PC games like "DREDGE" and "TABS Mobile" are getting Android ports for mobile gaming. Game developers can utilize Vulkan API and ADPF for better graphics on Android,

10h

A major browser just brought an extension store to Android before Google Chrome

While we're still waiting for Google Chrome to support extensions on Android, its competitor just launched a full-fledged ...

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 ...

14h

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 ...

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 ...

11h

Chromecast with Google TV's Android 14 update gives users a few problems

Other users chimed in, stating the Android 14 update for the Chromecast with Google TV caused severe problems with external ...

Android 16 Beta 3 Is Here with Battery Health, Outline Text, and a New Easter Egg

Android 16 Beta 3 is now rolling out to all Pixel 6 and above devices and fixes a few issues with the previous builds.

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Google Calendar has a new permissions system in the works for Android

Google Calendar may introduce its own permission system, separate from Android's centralized calendar access. This new system ...

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 ...

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