Google still has a few tricks to learn from Samsung.

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 ...

What if your smartphone could replace your laptop? With the introduction of Android 16’s desktop mode, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is making that vision a reality. Imagine plugging your phone into an external ...

Google is reportedly working on a new Samsung DeX-like feature for Android phones. Once rolled out, the rumoured feature, Android Desktop Mode, is said to transform the respective devices into ...

Google’s June Android update is out, and it’s bringing a few notable changes for Pixel phones. The most interesting is that the Pixel 8a, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro are all getting DisplayPort Alt Mode ...

Android 15 QPR 1 Beta 2 has added desktop windowing to the Pixel Tablet, preparing for an eventual rollout to the Android platform in the future. Desktop windowing allows users to run multiple apps ...

Smartphones continue to get more powerful with every iteration. If you've got a premium Android handset in your pocket, you're carrying more computer power than some of the best full-sized laptops had ...

Did you know that Google’s Android has a desktop mode? It’s true, and you may hear more about it in the coming months. This mode has gained some new features in Android 16 Beta 3, which indicates that ...

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