Desktop modes allow smartphone users to connect their phones to an external display (and peripherals) to provide an experience similar to a desktop computer. On Android Q, the interface is basically ...

Android is adding a dialog that lets you decide whether to mirror or extend your Pixel phone's screen when you connect an external display.

Steam Deck runs on Steam OS, a Linux-based operating system. It has two modes, Gaming mode for your game library and Desktop mode for your PC-related needs. Navigating Steam Deck’s desktop mode can be ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Back at Google I/O, Google announced that it was indeed making a desktop mode or desktop windowing feature for ...

Google has been working on a new desktop mode for Android for a while, but it seems like it might work beyond just an external monitor, as new evidence suggests it could run directly on a tablet’s own ...

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