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Google, Android 16 and desktop

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 · 1d

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.

Android Headlines on MSN · 15h

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 · 22h

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 · 16h

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 · 12h

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.

The Verge on MSN · 13h

Google is officially dumping Assistant for Gemini

Google is finally moving on from Google Assistant. The company will be upgrading “more” users from Google Assistant to Gemini “over the coming months,” according to a blog post. The classic Google Assistant “will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available for new downloads on mobile app stores” at some point “later this year.

Google is bringing every Android game to Windows

Yahoo · 12h

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 storage. Another report said the same and that their device "won't recognize" their storage drive. Aside from these problems, one user claims, after updating, their Chromecast remote isn't working as it did previously.

The Verge on MSN · 1d

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.

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, Android and My Device

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.

The Verge on MSN · 8h

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

Google is rolling out a Find My Device app feature update that shows a map of your friends and the family members who share their location with you, 9to5Google reports. The new feature was announced in the Android March feature update last week and is now available for more users.

Yahoo · 11h

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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

Google levels up Android graphics with Vulkan API in time for GDC 2025

Google announced it is leveling up its multiplatform game offering in time for GDC with graphics improvements leading the way.

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

The Chromecast with Google TV has just gotten Android 14, but there are a few bugs that people have reported about.

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 ...

Google Play Store gets a smarter way to handle third-party apps

Google is taking the stress out of sideloading apps on Android phones with a new feature rolling out to Google Play Store.

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