What if your smartphone could replace your laptop? With the introduction of Android 16’s desktop mode, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is making that vision a reality. Imagine plugging your phone into an external ...

Android 16 is finally here, but unfortunately, some of the best features are still on the horizon. One upcoming tool that I’ve been keeping a particularly close eye on is Android 16’s Desktop Mode, ...

Google failed to become a formidable competitor to Microsoft and Apple in the desktop space with Chrome OS, but that hasn't made the Mountain View tech giant give up on its desktop effort. Google has ...

Smartphones continue to get more powerful with every iteration. If you've got a premium Android handset in your pocket, you're carrying more computer power than some of the best full-sized laptops had ...

Google is developing a DeX-like desktop mode for Android phones, and you can try it out now on supported Pixel devices with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2. This feature projects a desktop-like environment ...

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 ...

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 ...