Although Google’s efforts are currently focused on Android 15 – which shouldn’t take more than a few weeks to be released publicly – and on everything that is coming to Gemini, the search engine company wants to reach more users, specifically those on PCs.
In fact, it already does so thanks to apps like Quick Share, compatible with Microsoft’s OS. Conversely, the Redmond firm is also strengthening ties with Google with a native function for transferring files, or one that will allow you to explore the internal memory of your phone from your PC. They are once again in line with Google’s latest: Laptop Essentials.
A Google app exclusively for laptops
As we read in the official blog of the search engine company, the arrival of a new application is made official. It is called ‘Essentials’ and includes some of the Google services that we are used to using on our mobile phones.
This acts as a nexus where other applications and services will meet, such as Google Photos, Google Messages, Google Drive and some more. For the moment, as confirmed by the American firm itself, it will come pre-installed in the new HP laptops.
Aim It won’t be limited to HP laptops alone: “It will be coming to other Windows PCs later to offer an even more integrated experience,” says Google itself. We don’t know if it will also come pre-installed, or if it can be downloaded from the Microsoft store.
Currently, in Windows 11, Google has dedicated apps for some of the services that come with Essentials, although each one depends on its specific app. With this change, No need to switch between applications when jumping from Photos to Messages, for example.
In addition, Essentials will bring a free trial for new subscribers, allowing them to expand their Google account storage completely free of charge. The first users to receive Essentials will be owners of an HP laptop from these ranges: Envy, Pavilion and Omen.
Of course, in case it is not useful to us, Google confirms that we will have “full control” over your experience, allowing to uninstall any part of Essentials or the full package. What else is included? Well, another feature of the new app is that it gives you access to Play Games: you can play Android games directly on your PC.
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