Google, Android and desktop

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.
Your Android phone just got a major audio upgrade for free - Google and Samsung models included
People who wear GN Hearing, Starkey, or Jabra hearing aids can access this feature, provided they have a compatible smartphone. Currently, Samsung Galaxy smartphones running UI 7 or Android 15, and Google Pixel 9 smartphones running the Android 16 beta, are Auracast-compatible.
Android 16 could bring an improved Samsung DeX-style desktop mode to more phones
Android 16 could bring a Samsung DeX-style desktop mode to more of the best Android phones, according to as-yet-unreleased code. As Android Authority reports, Google is apparently working on new external display tools for Android 16 that should make using your phone with an external monitor much more approachable.
Turns out, Google hasn’t forgotten about Android desktop mode
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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.
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.
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Practically all of the best Android phones are hindered by this one dumb thing
As life goes on, so might what you need from your phone. Unfortunately, you're on your own if you need more storage than what ...
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The best Android phones in 2025: the 15 best ones you can buy
We have compiled a comprehensive list of Android phones catering to every type of requirement, including screen size, camera quality, gaming performance, and battery life. If you're also open to ...