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 ...

Mobile computing alternatives like Samsung DeX offer a glimpse into a future where smartphones can double as lightweight computers. Google may be moving towards merging Android and ChromeOS, ...

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Samsung’s desktop mode, known as DeX, is the reason I bought a Galaxy phone. DeX went years without a major update, but that has changed in the latest version of Samsung’s One UI interface. DeX Is Now ...

Android has had a desktop mode since Android 10, but it’s incredibly barebones. Google has been working on revamping this desktop mode since late 2022. In Android 15, Google is making significant ...

Google has released a preview of Android 16's desktop mode, which has been developed in partnership with Samsung, as reported by GSMArena. Samsung's DeX platform has been available since 2017, but for ...

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 ...

Android 16 is finally here, but unfortunately, some of the best features are still on the horizon. One upcoming tool that I’ve been keeping a particularly close eye on is Android 16’s Desktop Mode, ...

Apple’s upcoming iPadOS 19 and iOS 19 updates are poised to redefine how you interact with your iPads and iPhones. With a focus on delivering a desktop-like experience, these updates aim to bridge the ...

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