Google’s new desktop mode makes one thing clear: Samsung DeX was onto something

Android 16 desktop mode finally gives Pixel users a real desktop experience, but the comparison with Samsung DeX shows how ...
Android Authority

Google will soon let you test Android 16's new Desktop Mode on your phone

Google officially announced its new desktop mode for Android phones, bringing a PC-like experience to external displays. Built with Samsung on the DeX foundation, it offers enhanced desktop windowing ...
Android

Android's Desktop Mode Now Features App Pinning to Taskbar

Google is enhancing Android’s Desktop Mode with a new “pin to taskbar” feature. This allows users to conveniently pin favorite apps for quick access, improving app management. It marks a significant ...
Android Police

Android Desktop Mode turns your phone into a PC — just not a good one

I’ve been covering Android since 2022, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...
Android Authority

Android 16's Desktop Mode transforms your Pixel phone into a PC, and here's how you can try it now

Google is developing a DeX-like desktop mode for Android phones, and you can try it out now on supported Pixel devices with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2. This feature projects a desktop-like environment ...