Android’s next big feature turns your phone into a desktop

A beta version of Android 16 features an early iteration of Google’s Android Desktop Mode, which allows users to connect their smartphones to a monitor and use them like a desktop or laptop. Reported by Mishaal Rahman for Android Authority, this mode, similar to Samsung’s DeX, includes a PC-like interface with an app taskbar and windowed applications. While the feature might not be ready for the Android 16 launch expected in spring, it could be rolled out in a future update or as part of Android 17, anticipated in 2026.

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