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More Android phones could finally get a desktop mode
The latest beta for Android 16 just landed, and we’re starting to see what Google has planned for Android devices. The folks at Android Authority were able to dig into the software and find out that Google is looking to bring a new desktop mode named Desktop View. This could bring a Dex-like experience to more phones.
Android 16 could bring an improved Samsung DeX-style desktop mode to more phones
Google appears to be working on making it easier to use an external display with your Android phone Currently, changing display settings requires a dive into the settings app Google has issued no release date or official confirmation of the new feature Android 16 could bring a Samsung DeX-style desktop mode to more of the best Android phones,
Turns out, Google hasn’t forgotten about Android desktop mode
Over the years, Google has gradually made the Android Desktop Mode more like Windows. For instance, in 2024, the company introduced the option for users to adjust the display resolution and rotation of external monitors. With anticipated changes in Android 16, this area could soon become even more exciting.
Android 16 could finally offer an enhanced desktop mode
G oogle seems to be bringing an enhanced desktop mode with the Android 16 update. The new iteration of the OS will make it easier for users to use an external display with their A
Google's dormant desktop mode gets a big boost on Android 16 Beta 3
Android 16 Beta 3 is improving external display support for a more desktop-like experience. A new “Enable desktop experience features” setting in developer options could let you run desktop mode on just an external display or both your phone and monitor at once.
Google is working on a new desktop mode for Android phones called Desktop View
Google is testing Desktop View in Android 16, a full-fledged desktop mode experience that could rival Samsung DeX.
Android 16 improves multitasking by letting you minimize desktop windows
Android 16 is introducing a minimize button that lets you hide apps in desktop windowing mode. Here's how it works.
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Android 16 could add PC-like external display tools, and we have a first look
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Google is working on external display tools for Android 16
You'll be able to really use external monitors with your Android phone soon enough. Google is about to add true desktop OS ...
Google Will Enable Android Phones With Ability To Run Debian Linux Soon
Pixel feature drop lies a feature many enthusiasts and developers have asked for years—the Linux Terminal app. This ...