The classic Samsung DeX mode is gone in One UI 8, replaced with a new version built on top of Android 16's Desktop Mode. Here ...

ChromeOS and Android are merging, and because Android 16's Desktop Mode is so good, I'm perfectly fine with it.

Android 15 Poised for Desktop Mode Upgrade: A Step Towards a More Versatile Experience The groundwork for this desktop mode revamp appears to be laid out in the code of Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 ...

Google is enhancing Android's Desktop Mode with a new "pin to taskbar" feature for easier access to your favorite apps.

We've said that Pixel 9 Pro phones already have a hidden desktop mode that is one of Google's best kept secrets that needs to be on all Android devices. This quiet tease makes it more of a reality.

Otherwise, Android's native desktop mode can't compete with third-party productivity environments like Samsung Dex or Motorola Ready For. 5 comments 108 likes and shares. Share this article: ...