Android's new desktop windowing mode has changed how I use my tablet

Google just brought a full desktop experience to Android tablets, and I've been testing it to see how well it works. Here are my thoughts.

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

Android 16 brings an amazing Desktop Mode, but it ultimately shows why we still can’t replace dedicated computers. Using a phone as a PC is tempting because of portability. I pictured myself entering ...
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 ...

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 ...

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 ...
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 ...