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Android Central
Android Central
Technology
Jay Bonggolto

Google wants games to run smoother and play seamlessly across devices with new updates

Pixel 9 Pro XL with a game running on the device.

What you need to know

  • Google is making Vulkan the default graphics API for Android, unlocking next-level visuals with ray tracing and multithreading.
  • If your favorite game still runs on OpenGL, no worries—Google’s ANGLE driver converts it to Vulkan for smoother gameplay.
  • Google Play Games is bringing more PC exclusives to mobile and making mobile games easier to play on desktops.
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