Square Enix is no stranger to the Google Play Store. In fact, it's probably one of the most present and prolific developers on the mobile market. It's added many of its popular series to Android in the form of ports and remasters, but there's always been a problem. My disappointment with the lack of … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy VIII adds controller and cloud support but most Chromebooks still can’t play it
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We’re finally beginning to get Android 11 and ARCVM in Canary on more Chromebooks
It's been nearly 6 months since we saw the first signs of the new Android 11 for Chromebooks. Delivered in the brand-new ARCVM container, this new way of offering up Android apps for Chrome OS is a big step forward. While we're not seeing massive improvements in performance just yet, Google seems … [Read more...] about We’re finally beginning to get Android 11 and ARCVM in Canary on more Chromebooks
Microsoft abandoning Android in favor of web apps on Chrome OS
Last month, there was a lot of buzz around the Chrome OS community as numerous users reported that their free-standing Microsoft apps from the Google Play Store were telling them to make the move to the web. I, myself, wasn't too up in arms about this discovery for a couple of reasons. One, I do not … [Read more...] about Microsoft abandoning Android in favor of web apps on Chrome OS
Opinion: Google needs to fix Android app auto-installs when logging into a new Chromebook
Stop me if you've heard this one. You open up a new Chromebook or sign into a friend or family member's Chrome OS device to use it for a short time and upon getting logged in, you are bogged down by the installation of what feels like every Android app you've ever installed on any Chromebook ever … [Read more...] about Opinion: Google needs to fix Android app auto-installs when logging into a new Chromebook
Stadia is introducing native touch controls for cloud gaming with the release of HUMANKIND
Deviating from its previously released 'touch gamepad' on Android, Stadia is now introducing native touch controls for cloud gaming - yes, real touch controls like you'd find on Android games! We discussed in April how this significant feature could one day lead to the cloud being home to all mobile … [Read more...] about Stadia is introducing native touch controls for cloud gaming with the release of HUMANKIND
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the first foldable on Google Fi
Wednesday, Samsung officially unveiled a full line of new products including its latest ANC Galaxy Buds, a beautiful new Galaxy watch that's sporting the revamped Wear OS powered by Samsung, and of course, the next iterations of the Galaxy Fold and Flip smartphones. The latter two devices are … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the first foldable on Google Fi
[U:Fixed] Android apps crashing? Android System Webview is to blame and here’s a fix
Update #1 If you landed on this article, chances are good that your Android phone has just recently started acting a bit bizarre. For us, it started earlier this evening as my wife tried to open her Amazon app only to find it simply crashed and closed. I checked my phone and sure enough, my … [Read more...] about [U:Fixed] Android apps crashing? Android System Webview is to blame and here’s a fix
