Google’s mobile operating system comes with a hidden desktop mode that opens on an external screen, mimicking what you would get from a computing interface. However, it is buried within the developer ...

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 ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Back at Google I/O, Google announced that it was indeed making a desktop mode or desktop windowing feature for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google and Samsung sure work on a lot of stuff together these days. From their exclusive Wear OS buildouts to ...

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Android was first developed to be an operating system for smartphones, but over the years Google has added support for tablets, smart TVs, and other devices. Now the company is also planning to bring ...

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 ...

Sometimes, the phone you use every day holds some powerful features – they might just be hidden or unknown to you. When ...