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6 things Google can learn from Samsung DeX for Android’s desktop mode

Android has matured dramatically over the years, but one area where it still feels half-baked is desktop-style productivity. In this case, Samsung is ahead of the curve with Samsung DeX. Introduced in ...
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Google preps new features for Android desktop windowing, including a minimize button

Google is preparing a few new features for Android’s desktop windowing mode, including buttons to minimize apps or open them in a new window. Desktop windowing was first introduced in Android 15 QPR1 ...
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Android 16's Desktop Mode transforms your Pixel phone into a PC, and here's how you can try it now

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 ...