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Android’s new desktop mode is cool, but it still needs these 5 things

Google still has a few tricks to learn from Samsung.
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One UI 8’s DeX shows striking similarities to Android’s new Desktop Mode

A One UI 8 leak, shared by DevOfIpos on X, reveals Samsung’s DeX platform may lean heavily on Android 16’s desktop mode, sporting a revamped UI with centered taskbar icons and enhanced windowing. Set ...
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Android 16 Desktop Mode on Pixel 9 Pro XL is Awesome

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 ...
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Android's Upcoming Desktop Mode Leaked in All Its Glory

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 ...
Android Authority

Android 15's revamped desktop mode could run directly on tablets: Here's a first look

We discovered that Android 15’s hidden desktop mode can actually run on-device on tablets. By tapping the new “desktop” button in the recents screen, you can send apps to the desktop mode launcher.
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Google is finally building its own DeX: First look at Android's Desktop Mode

Google is developing its own DeX-like desktop mode for Android, and we got an early look at the unfinished feature on a Pixel phone. Android’s upcoming desktop mode includes a taskbar for ...