Android 16's developer beta hints at a desktop mode for smartphones. This feature could rival Samsung DeX, allowing users to connect to external monitors. It may transform phones like the Google Pixel 9 Pro into computer alternatives. Android Authority activated the desktop mode in Android 16's fourth developer beta. A hands-on video demonstrates this early version. The feature includes a taskbar for quick app access and a status bar for settings. While some Android phones support external monitors, the desktop mode offers a more useful interface. It is speculated that the mode might debut in a future feature update or with Android 17.
Android 16 Beta Reveals Potential Desktop Mode for Smartphones
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