Nuked Hey there, tech enthusiasts! It’s your buddy Nuked here, ready to dive into the latest news from the tech world. Buckle up, because Google is making waves with its new plans for Windows laptops!
Google is rolling out a desktop application called Essentials, which bundles together some of its popular services like Messages and Photos. This nifty app will come pre-installed on a variety of new Windows laptops, starting with HP models.
The Essentials app aims to help users “discover and install many of our best Google services.” It allows you to browse through Google Photos and manage your messages all in one place. While the full list of included apps hasn’t been revealed just yet, the announcement teased some familiar icons like Google Sheets, Google Drive, Nearby Share, and even a two-month free trial for Google One.
HP is set to integrate Google Essentials into its lineup, which includes brands like Envy, Pavilion, and Omen. Google emphasizes that users have control over their experience; if you find that Essentials isn’t your cup of tea, you can uninstall it or any specific components you don’t want.
As for those curious about whether they can download this app on their existing PCs, the details are still under wraps. But if you’re eager to sprinkle some Google magic onto your Windows experience, keep your fingers crossed!
Additionally, Essentials features Google’s Play Games app, allowing you to download popular Android games like Clash of Clans right onto your computer. You can easily access Play Games through the Essentials app or even the HP Omen Gaming Hub app, letting you continue your gaming journey across devices.
Google has mentioned that it plans to expand the availability of Essentials to other Windows PCs down the line. Stay tuned for more updates as The Verge has reached out for additional information from both Google and HP!
