Google is bringing Android Games to Windows PCs in 2022

At the Game Awards that streamed live from Los Angeles on Thursday, December 9, Google announced that it will bring in a Google Play Games app for Windows laptops, tablets and PCs next year. The app will be built by Google and will work for both Windows 11 and Windows 10. 

Google didn’t reveal many details about this upcoming app or about the games that will be supported. The company spokesperson did confirm to The Verge that the app won’t be based on existing technology like Bluestack or Microsoft’s Windows Virtualization layer in Windows 11 and will be able to run Android games locally on Windows PC instead of streaming them from the cloud.

Using the app, users will be able to seamlessly switch playing games on their Android phones and Windows PCs. 

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“Starting in 2022, players will be able to experience their favourite Google Play games on more devices: seamlessly switching between a phone, tablet, Chromebook, and soon, Windows PCs,” Greg Hartrell, Google’s product director of games on Android and Google Play, told The Verge. “This Google-built product brings the best of Google Play Games to more laptops and desktops, and we are thrilled to expand our platform for players to enjoy their favourite Android games even more.”

Other ways to access Android apps and games on Windows PCs

Meanwhile, Microsoft has been building an Android app layer in Windows 11. The Redmond giant has partnered with Amazon to make Android apps and games accessible to Windows users. But with Google granting direct Play Store access, the experience is likely to be more seamless for users and more apps and games are likely to be available. 

Playing Android games on Windows has always been a possibility. BlueStacks is one of the most popular Android emulators that has been around for more than a decade and focuses on Android gaming. In fact, BlueStacks X lets users access Android apps in their browser for free.

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Virus Infection Game Mode Temporarily Taken Down: Krafton

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Virus Infection Game Mode has temporarily been taken down, game developer Krafton has announced. It said that there is an issue, and it will fix the problem as soon as possible.

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PUBG: New State December 9 Update Postponed Due to App Review Delays, Says Krafton

Krafton has postponed the downtime for maintenance to roll out the latest PUBG: New State December update to version 0.9.2 of the game. The update has been delayed due to a pending store app review, which means that players would not be able to update to the latest version even after the update is installed on the server. The game is set to receive new vehicles, a new...

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Tesla Allowing Drivers to Play Video Games in Moving Cars, Raises Safety Concerns in US

Before the video games can be activated while the car is moving, drivers are asked whether they are passengers and must click a button saying they are. But Patton said there appears to be no way for Tesla to confirm that fact.

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Redmi Smart TV X75 2022 with support for 4K 120Hz HDMI 21 launched

In 2021 Xiaomi launched the Mi QLED TV 75 (review) in India which has QLED backlighting and comes with local dimming. The TV is a great option that wants a large screen experience. Sadly, the Mi QLED TV 75 does not have a 120HZ display at 4K. However, it looks like 2022 might be a different story. The Redmi Smart TV X75 2022 has launched in China priced at 4999 yuan which translates to Rs 60,000 approx. directly converted. The TV comes with a host of interesting features including support for 4K at 120Hz and VRR. 

Redmi Smart TV X75 2022 features and specifications

As the name suggests, the TV has a 75-inch display and comes with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It also supports HDMI 2.1 along with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) for those looking for a gaming TV. The TV also supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. 

Under the hood, the TV has a Cortex A73 quad-core CPU coupled with a G52 MC GPU. It has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. For connectivity, the TV has three HDMI ports, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi and two USB ports. For audio, the TV boasts two 12.5W speakers. The TV runs on MIUI in China and also comes with far-field mics for hands-free voice controls. 

Redmi Smart TV X75 2022 price and availability

As we’ve mentioned above, the Redmi Smart TV X75 2022 is priced at 4999 yuan which translates to Rs 60,000 approx. directly converted. There is no information on whether the TV will launch in India. 

In India, we have seen a number of TVs offer a native 120Hz resolution. From flagships like the LG C1 (review) to even the Sony A80J (review) and even the Sony X90J (review). We’ve also seen a mini LED TV from TCL, the TCL C825 (review) launch with support for 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM. The TCL C825 is also a min LED TV. If you are looking for the best TV with support for 4K 120hz you can check out our list of best gaming TVs here. 

Also Read: Redmi Note 11T 5G India launch confirmed for November 30

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God of War PC System Requirements, Features Revealed: All You Need to Know

God of War PC system requirements have been announced. Santa Monica Studio has listed five different graphic settings to play the game. The studio lists out features of the PC version and says it has offered controller support for the game.

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OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 users are trashing OxygenOS 12 being filled with issues

OnePlus recently released the OxygenOS 12 update based on Android 12 for users of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. However, it seems like OnePlus has yet again seeded a build that is littered with bugs and issues that are breaking several functionalities on the OnePlus 9 series. Some users have gone to the extent of debating whether this OxygenOS 12 update even qualifies as a stable update. 

Several users of the OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 have taken it to Twitter, Reddit and OnePlus Forums to voice their disappointment with the OxygenOS 12 update. Other users meanwhile have expressed their disregard for OxygenOS 12 is starting to look a lot more like Oppo’s ColorOS.

Android 12 for the OnePlus 9 Pro could use a little more work and a little less ColorOS, if I do say so myself. pic.twitter.com/6615AhqE8p

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) December 7, 2021

Got the OxygenOS 12 update on my OnePlus 9 Pro and maaaaaan.... This just ain't it. This ColorOS stuff is STRONG and not in a good way 

— Zachary Anderson (@EzTech231) December 8, 2021

It's official, I absolutely hate this new ColorOS update by @oneplus. It's half-assed, animations looking shitty, some apps with different DPI scaling, and reeks of chinese skin type of Android. I hate it and I can't wait to ditch this for the Pixel 6.

— Francisco (@franciscof_1990) December 7, 2021

People have reported that the new OxygenOS 12 update breaks internet connectivity along with WiFi issues, laggy animations and missing customization options to name a few. In some instances, the OnePlus 9 Pro incorrectly lists Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 in the About Phone section. Moreover, features like a native call recording app, customizable icons, Google Feed disable toggle are missing from the latest OxygenOS 12 build.

It’s safe to recommend at this point of time that OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro users should wait patiently until OnePlus irons out the bugs and issues in the OxygenOS 12 update. If you are using either the OnePlus 9 or 9 Pro as your primary phone, you should not update to the latest OxygenOS 12 update because chances are several key functionalities could be broken in the transition.

If you are someone who has updated to the OxygenOS 12 update, fret not, there is a way for you to roll back to Android 11 based OxygenOS. Go to the OnePlus Forums here and read the second stickied post for a detailed breakdown of how to roll back to Android 11.

It remains unclear as to why OnePlus seeded a buggy OxygenOS 12 update but so far the company has not acknowledged the issues reported by its users. We expect OnePlus to issue a hotfix for all the issues in the OxygenOS 12 as it has in the past but it ideally shouldn’t have come to this.

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