Google recently announced the launch of Google Essentials, a new application for computers aimed at facilitating access and installation of tools belonging to the company's ecosystem.
This application, initially available for Windows devices, was developed to centralize in a single location several functionalities and resources offered by Google, such as Photos, Messages, Drive, among others. In addition, Essentials will allow users to install and play mobile games directly on the computer through Play Games.
Below, you'll find out how Essentials will work, when it will be available, and other relevant information about this new tool.
How does Google Essentials work?
Essentials is designed to be a centralized hub, making it easy to access key Google services directly from the Windows Start menu.
This initiative aims to meet a growing demand from users who use various tools from the Google ecosystem in their daily routines, both for work and leisure.
With Essentials, users can easily access applications such as Photos, Drive, Messages, and even download and play popular mobile titles directly on their computer using Play Games.
The app, which will be included as standard on select HP computer models, will allow users to sync game progress across devices.
This means that it will be possible, for example, to start a game on your smartphone and continue playing it on your computer exactly where you left off. Well-known titles such as Clash of Clans and CookieRun: Tower of Adventures, have already been confirmed as part of the catalog of games available through Google Essentials.
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Key Features of Google Essentials
While Google has yet to reveal a full list of all the tools that will be available in Essentials, it is already known that the app will include access to several essential Google features.
Among them, the integration with Photos stands out, which will allow users to view and download their photos in a practical way directly to their computer.
Messages, another integrated service, will allow users to access mobile text messages from their desktop, making it easier to communicate without having to switch between devices.
In addition to these features, Google productivity tools such as Docs, Drive and Google Calendar will also be available in Essentials.
This integration promises to optimize users' workflow, offering quick and centralized access to documents, files and appointments, all without having to leave the application.
Availability and what to expect from the launch
At launch, Essentials will be available exclusively for HP-branded computers running the Windows operating system. The first models to receive the application out of the box include Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, OMEN, Victus and HP laptops.
The company also confirmed that the OmniBook line will soon receive the app. However, Google plans to expand the availability of Essentials to other laptops and desktops in the coming months, although a specific date for that expansion has not yet been announced.
It's important to note that while Essentials comes pre-installed on select HP devices, users will have the option to uninstall any of Google's services, including the app itself, if they no longer wish to use it.
This flexibility allows users to customize their experience to their needs and preferences, while ensuring that Essentials does not take up unnecessary system space or resources.
The launch of Essentials marks another step by the technology giant to further integrate its services into the desktop environment, especially for Windows users.
By centralizing Google's resources into a single application, the company seeks to provide a more cohesive and integrated user experience, making everyday life easier for millions of users who depend on Google services in both their personal and professional lives.
Additionally, the inclusion of Play Games in Essentials reinforces Google's strategy of expanding access to mobile games beyond Android devices.
With this, the company meets a growing demand from players who prefer the convenience and performance of computers for their entertainment activities, but do not give up the diversity of games available on the mobile platform.
