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I tried Android's desktop mode, and I might never use my laptop again

If you've been following the Android news lately, Google has begun full-throttle development of Aluminium OS, the platform that's expected to eventually replace ChromeOS and power upcoming Android PCs ...

Android 16 finally brought Desktop Mode to Pixel, but I'm still sticking with DeX

Google is officially throwing its hat into the ring, bringing a native Desktop Mode to eligible Google Pixel 8, 9, and 10 ...
Android Authority

Standby for Hub Mode: Google wants to turn your Android phone into a smart display

Google appears to be developing an Android equivalent to iOS’s Standby Mode, hinted at by a Google Play Services update and code found in Android 16. This new feature will likely leverage an enhanced ...
ExtremeTech

Android 16 Lets You Use Your Phone and an External Monitor Simultaneously

Google has released a preview of Android 16's desktop mode, which has been developed in partnership with Samsung, as reported by GSMArena. Samsung's DeX platform has been available since 2017, but for ...
Digital Trends

Samsung DeX could get a redesign based on Android 16 desktop mode

Samsung could be planning a redesign to its desktop mode, revealed in leaks coming from the One UI 8 beta. The shift in design could be to accommodate changes in Android 16’s own desktop mode. Samsung ...
Android Police

6 things Google can learn from Samsung DeX for Android’s desktop mode

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...