Android Authority

Pixel Desktop vs Samsung DeX: Which phone-powered PC experience is better?

If anything, it’s surprising that it’s taken Google just this long to come up with its own take on the formula. But how do they compare? I’ve spent some time trying out everyday desktop tasks on both ...

The USB 'tri-mode' trick for data transfer and charging is a Pixel lifesaver

Stop fumbling with that USB notification every time you plug in your Pixel ...
Android Police

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

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 ...
Droid Life

Google’s Desktop Mode for Pixel Devices Still in Works

We’re sure that a few Pixel owners have been hoping for a DeX-like feature from Google for some time. Samsung gave users a true desktop mode many years ago, and honestly, it’s somewhat surprising it ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Google's Pixel desktop is missing five features Samsung perfected years ago

I'm glad it's here, but it's quite fully baked ...
Android Authority

Your Pixel can now double up as a full Android PC with nothing more than a USB-C cable

After months of testing, Android Desktop Mode finally arrives with the March Pixel Drop. Pixel 8 and newer models can connect to external displays via USB-C for a full desktop experience. The mode ...