What you need to know Google is making Vulkan the default graphics API for Android, unlocking next-level visuals with ray tracing and multithreading. If your favorite game still runs on OpenGL, no worries—Google’s ANGLE driver converts it to Vulkan for smoother gameplay. Google Play Games is bringing more PC exclusives to mobile and making mobile … Read more
What you need to know Google is launching an earn-back program for native PC games, offering up to 15% additional revenue. The company is also introducing new developer tools to enhance gameplay across multiple devices. Google Play Games on PC will be available on more devices, including AMD laptops, and desktops. Google has announced that … Read more
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google announced a bevy of new features, tools, and programs ahead of the latest Game Developers Conference (GDC) to make bringing PC games to Android easier than ever. These include first-class support for the Vulkan graphics API, new partnerships to improve Vulkan support, enhancements to frameworks and tools to … Read more
TL;DR Google Play Games on PC has offered access to a limited selection of Android titles for your Windows computer. Now Google is making all Android games available on PC by default, though developers will still be able to opt out. A new badge system will communicate to users whether apps have been tested for … Read more
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced that it’ll now offer native computer games in the Play Games app for PC. These native PC titles will join a wide variety of Android games in the app. There’s been no shortage of failed PC game stores, though, as Steam continues to be the … Read more
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is extending another Gemini Advanced feature to users on Gemini’s free tier. The Deep Research tool is now available to all users in over 45 languages, and you can try it by selecting Deep Research in the new prompt bar or model drop-down. Google has also upgraded Deep … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is introducing “Gemini with personalization,” an experimental feature that connects Gemini to more apps and services, starting with Google Search. You’ll now be able to give Gemini access to your Google Search history to receive more personalized responses. Google reassures that the feature is optional and can be … Read more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has revealed that Gemini will soon be able to connect with Google Photos to offer more advanced queries. This includes the ability to ask when your driver’s license expires or to create a travel itinerary based on photos from a recent trip. The integration will be restricted to … Read more
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The 25% price drop is a rare show of generosity from Apple and is available on all three colorways of the device. It applies to the 42mm GPS model, and there are similar savings to be had on other configurations of the smartwatch. Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) Apple Watch … Read more
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR You no longer need a Gemini Advanced subscription to create Gemini Gems. The feature lets you set up custom versions of the chatbot to help you with specific topics, like translation, meal planning, or math coaching. Google offers several premade Gems to help you get started, or you can … Read more