You can plug recent Pixel phones into a monitor to get a desktop-style interface.

DeX was never a deciding factor in my decision to buy my Samsung Galaxy phone and tablet. Yet when I tested it on my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Tab S10 FE, I realized how handy it is for multitasking ...

A Google representative said that Android 16’s desktop mode is built on Samsung Dex’s foundation. The employee also confirmed that Google and Samsung are working together on the mode. Google is ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Google has added Android Desktop Mode to the Pixel 8 and newer Pixel phones through the Android 16 March Pixel Drop, allowing ...

Google and Samsung sure work on a lot of stuff together these days. From their exclusive Wear OS buildouts to Android XR headsets, the two aren’t shy about teaming up to launch new ideas or refine old ...

The first truly functional version of Android’s upcoming desktop mode has leaked, offering a first glimpse of what the long-awaited and highly requested feature will look like. The system will work ...

Back at Google I/O, Google announced that it was indeed making a desktop mode or desktop windowing feature for Android 16 that would allow you to connect a phone to a display and get a desktop-like ...

Google’s new desktop mode in Android 16 works on tablets, but not on foldables, and the company decided to explain why. Foldables are treated more like phones than like tablets, and in this case, it ...

When you connect a monitor to an Android device that supports DisplayPort, Android 16 can start a desktop session. You'll see ...

Sony has started rolling out Android 17 to the Xperia 1 VIII. The update adds Desktop mode, customization options, improved screen recording, and custom camera looks. Sony lists five Xperia phones ...

It's not uncommon for companies to adopt or iterate on popular features from rivals, to bring their products up to feature parity or to keep users in their ecosystem. Google's development of the ...