Designed as a one-stop hub for accessing various Google services such as Google Photos, Google Messages on a Microsoft Windows PC, Google has introduced a new app, called "Google Essentials". Google Play Games on PC, which is currently in its beta phase, will also be available through this new app. Announcing it in a blog post, Google stated that Google Essentials can be opened from the start menu and can be easily switched between a phone and laptop.
The company has not provided details on the user interface, but it did mention that services like Google Photos and Google Messages will be accessible within the Essentials app. The app will also offer shortcuts to Google Workspace services, including Google Docs, Drive, Calendar, and more.
Additionally, Google is offering a 2-month trial of a Google One 100GB subscription to eligible users.
For Google Play Games, the company noted that the service will not only allow users to play smartphone games on Windows but will also enable them to sync their in-game progress. This feature will let players pick up where they left off on their Android smartphones or vice versa.
The new Google Essentials app will initially be available on HP-made PCs. Google announced that the app would be rolled out to both consumer and gaming series PCs from HP, including the Spectre, Envy, Pavilion, OMEN, and Victus series. The HP OmniBook series will receive the app at a later stage.
It is to be noted that the Google Essentials app is not available for download through a standalone link and is currently rolling out exclusively to HP laptops and desktops.
However, Google mentioned that the app would be expanded to more laptops and desktops in the coming months.
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