Samsung DeX or Pixel's Desktop Mode? Survey reveals a surprising favorite

In a recent Android Authority survey, readers chose their favorite between Samsung DeX and Pixel's new Desktop Mode.

Android Desktop Mode turns your phone into a PC — just not a good one

It's not the laptop killer people hoped for ...

I test drove the new Android desktop mode with my Pixel, and it genuinely wowed me

How to turn your Pixel phone into a PC - with the new Android Desktop Mode ...

I didn't think I needed a desktop mode on my Pixel — until I tried it

Android's desktop mode turns your phone into a full-fledged workstation with a large screen interface, resizable apps, and a ...

Android isn't ready for desktop PCs if it doesn't support this basic mouse feature

One of Android's most fundamental features isn't compatible with mouse actions in desktop mode. Google must fix this before ...
Android Police

Android's future includes a full desktop mode, and this is what it might look like

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Android

Android's Desktop Mode Now Features App Pinning to Taskbar

Google is enhancing Android’s Desktop Mode with a new “pin to taskbar” feature. This allows users to conveniently pin favorite apps for quick access, improving app management. It marks a significant ...
The Verge

Android’s next big feature turns your phone into a desktop

Google is working on turning Pixels into pocket PCs a la Samsung’s DeX. Google is working on turning Pixels into pocket PCs a la Samsung’s DeX. is a former news writer for The Verge. A beta build of ...

Google Launches New Resources for Android Desktop Mode

With Android heading to laptops this year, Google is ramping up its developer support for Desktop Mode in the mobile OS with new Desktop Experience guidance and an extensive Android design gallery.