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Google will require new Android 16 devices to support this game-changing graphics feature
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April 4, 2025

Google will require new Android 16 devices to support this game-changing graphics feature

Most Android devices now support Vulkan, with the latest version, Vulkan 1.4, introducing a feature called Host Image Copy that can greatly improve game performance on upcoming Android 16 devices. Host Image Copy allows for faster app loads, reduces stutter, and lowers GPU memory usage by enabling the CPU to copy image data directly between host memory and GPU image memory.
5 Top PlayStation emulators for Android to relive classic games anytime, anywhere
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March 26, 2025

5 Top PlayStation emulators for Android to relive classic games anytime, anywhere

- ePSXe provides a straightforward setup and stable performance for PlayStation emulation on Android. - DuckStation offers broad compatibility with PlayStation games and enhances graphics with OpenGL and Vulkan rendering. - My Boy! is primarily a Game Boy Advance emulator but includes features useful for PlayStation fans. - Lemuroid works as a multi-console emulator supporting PlayStation and other gaming systems. - RetroArch supports multiple consoles, including PlayStation, but requires individual downloads for each system as plugins.
Android 16 looks to be even better for gamers than we expected
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March 16, 2025

Android 16 looks to be even better for gamers than we expected

Google has introduced Vulkan as the new default graphics API for Android, replacing OpenGL. This change brings advanced rendering features like ray tracing and multithreading, promising richer visuals for games. The shift to Vulkan could influence the choice of gaming handhelds for consumers, especially those running on older versions of Android. There is hope for devices with more recent hardware to benefit from performance enhancements with the adoption of Vulkan. The move is expected to have a positive impact on gaming handhelds, smartphones, and tablets in the long run.
Here's how Google is making it easier for developers to port PC games to Android
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March 14, 2025

Here’s how Google is making it easier for developers to port PC games to Android

Vulkan is now the official graphics API for Android, providing developers with more direct control over the GPU and improved performance in multi-threaded applications. Over 85% of active Android phones now support Vulkan, making it the preferred graphics API. Additionally, Google has partnered with Unity Technologies to make Vulkan integration easier with the Unity game engine and has collaborated with MediaTek to optimize the Android Dynamic Performance Framework for MediaTek chips.
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