The latest Android 16 beta has a Desktop Mode that's similar to Samsung DeX. Here's how to use it on your Pixel phone.

After a few days of using Android 16 I had a sudden urge to double check that the update had actually taken hold. The ...

Android Desktop Mode puts Android’s status bar on the top so you can see your Wi-Fi and signal strength, and there’s a taskbar on the bottom that lets you pin apps for easy access.

Android Authority spotted the first signs of Android’s native desktop mode back in March. At the time, there was an “ Enable desktop experience features ” toggle available in developer options.

In addition, larger displays got more love from Google. External display support has been improved as a function of Android ...

If you connect a phone (or foldable), like a Pixel 9 Pro, your phone will power a desktop-like Android session through a monitor. This leaves you with separate experiences on phone and display.

Samsung could be planning a redesign to its desktop mode, revealed in leaks coming from the One UI 8 beta. The shift in design could be to accommodate changes in Android 16’s own desktop mode.

Google is planning to launch Material 3 Expressive in September, according to Android Authority.

Android 16 has now landed, and if that seems unusually early to you, you’re right, as the last few versions of Android have all landed towards the end of their release years, with Android 15 only ...

Android Authority spotted the first signs of Android’s native desktop mode back in March. At the time, there was an “ Enable desktop experience features ” toggle available in developer options.