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I tried Android's desktop mode, and I might never use my laptop again

If you've been following the Android news lately, Google has begun full-throttle development of Aluminium OS, the platform that's expected to eventually replace ChromeOS and power upcoming Android PCs ...

Google’s new desktop mode makes one thing clear: Samsung DeX was onto something

Android 16 desktop mode finally gives Pixel users a real desktop experience, but the comparison with Samsung DeX shows how much more polished Samsung’s vision still is.The Latest Tech News, Delivered ...
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Android 15's revamped desktop mode takes one step closer to release

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 is rolling out with a new developer option to enable desktop mode on secondary displays. This replaces the old “force desktop mode” option in previous versions of Android.
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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 ...
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Android Desktop Mode turns your phone into a PC — just not a good one

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...
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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 ...
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Android desktop mode turns your phone into a PC — just not a good one

The dream of an all-in-one device is a seductive one. We’ve been chasing it since Motorola’s Atrix attempted (and flopped) at turning a dual-core phone into a laptop in 2011. The pitch is that your ...