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Google packs its 'Essential' apps onto the Start menu in new Windows PCs to give Microsoft a run for its money
Winsage
August 24, 2024

Google packs its ‘Essential’ apps onto the Start menu in new Windows PCs to give Microsoft a run for its money

Google has launched the Google Essentials desktop app, which consolidates services like Google Photos, Google Drive, and Google Messages into a single interface. The app will be preinstalled on new HP laptops, including Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, OMEN, and Victus models, with plans to expand to more Windows laptops. Google is offering a two-month free trial of Google One through the app. Microsoft's Windows 11 is fully compliant with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), allowing users to uninstall Bing and Edge and pin third-party apps to the taskbar. Microsoft has faced criticism from competitors like Mozilla for promoting Edge and legal action from Opera regarding the classification of Edge as a gatekeeper.
Google begins rolling out new Essentials app for Windows PCs
Winsage
August 23, 2024

Google begins rolling out new Essentials app for Windows PCs

Google has launched Google Essentials for Windows, an application that simplifies the discovery and installation of popular Google services. It currently provides access to Google Messages, Google Photos, and Google Play Games, along with shortcuts to Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Calendar. Google Play Games allows synchronization of in-game progress across devices. Google Essentials is currently available on select HP consumer and gaming brands, including Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, OMEN, and Victus, with plans to support additional Windows PCs in the future.
Google's putting all of its core services into an Essentials app for your Windows PC
Winsage
August 23, 2024

Google’s putting all of its core services into an Essentials app for your Windows PC

Google is launching Google Essentials, an application designed to simplify the discovery and installation of its first-party services on Windows platforms. The new version targets everyday users and is divided into two categories: Personal Communication, which includes Google Photos and Messages along with a two-month trial of the Basic Google One subscription, and Gaming, featuring the Google Play Games platform for accessing thousands of titles and syncing in-game progress. The rollout will start gradually with select HP laptop series, including Spectre, Envy, Omen, and Pavilion models, and will later expand to other Windows laptops and desktops. Users can uninstall service shortcuts or the entire app at any time. The timeline for broader release and specific models for the update are still uncertain.
'Google Essentials' is a new Windows app, coming first to HP
Winsage
August 23, 2024

‘Google Essentials’ is a new Windows app, coming first to HP

Google has introduced Google Essentials, an application for Windows that simplifies the discovery and installation of its first-party services, including Play Games, Google Photos, and Google Messages, as well as shortcuts to web services like Google Docs, Drive, and Calendar. The app includes a two-month complimentary Google One subscription with 100GB of storage for eligible users. Initially available on HP Windows consumer and gaming brands, including Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, OMEN, and Victus, it will soon extend to all OmniBook brands. Users can uninstall Google Essentials and associated applications, and the app can be accessed from the start menu. Google plans to expand the app's availability to more laptops and desktops in the future.
Google is shoving its apps onto new Windows laptops
Winsage
August 23, 2024

Google is shoving its apps onto new Windows laptops

Google is introducing its new Essentials app, which will be preinstalled on various HP laptop models. The app consolidates several Google services, including Messages and Photos, and allows users to access other applications like Google Sheets, Google Drive, Nearby Share, and Google One. HP will incorporate the Essentials app across its Envy, Pavilion, and Omen laptop lines, and users can customize their experience by uninstalling components or the app entirely. The app also includes Google’s Play Games, enabling users to download Android games like Clash of Clans on their computers and sync progress between devices. Google plans to expand the Essentials app to more Windows PCs in the future.
Google launches 'Google Essentials' app for easier access to its services on Windows PCs
AppWizard
August 23, 2024

Google launches ‘Google Essentials’ app for easier access to its services on Windows PCs

Google has launched the Google Essentials app for Windows PCs, which serves as a centralized hub for accessing various Google services from the PC's start menu. The app includes quick links to Google Play Games, Google Photos, and Google Messages, as well as web shortcuts to Google Docs, Drive, and Calendar. It offers a two-month trial of 100GB of cloud storage for Google One subscribers. Users can uninstall specific services or the entire app if desired. Initially, it will be available exclusively on HP’s consumer and gaming PC brands, with plans to expand to more models in the future.
Google's new Windows app is its latest attempt to dominate your desktop
AppWizard
August 22, 2024

Google’s new Windows app is its latest attempt to dominate your desktop

Google has launched the Essentials app for Windows PCs, which serves as a centralized hub for accessing various Google services. The app will be preinstalled on select HP laptops, including Envy, Pavilion, and Omen models, with plans to expand to other brands. Users can access Google Photos, Messages, Sheets, Drive, and more directly from the start menu. The app allows users to uninstall services or the entire app if desired. It offers quick web shortcuts to Google Docs, Drive, and Calendar, and eligible Google One subscribers will receive a two-month trial of 100GB of cloud storage. The app also includes Google Play Games, enabling users to download popular Android games and sync progress across devices. Initially exclusive to HP devices, Google plans to make the app available on other brands in the future.
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