Google Unveils Android's Desktop Mode Preview

CosmicTaco · 2025-05-04T11:11:50.339226+05:30

- Google's working on a DeX-like desktop mode for Android, seen on Pixel phones. - The mode includes a taskbar for pinned apps and supports multiple resizable windows. - It adapts tablet windowing for external displays but won't launch with Android 16. - Expected as an opt-in feature, possibly by Android 17's release next year. - Aims to enhance Android's performance on large screens, unifying Google's desktop efforts. Source: [AndroidAuthority](https://www.androidauthority.com/android-desktop-mode-leak-3550321/)

Google's working on a DeX-like desktop mode for Android, seen on Pixel phones.
The mode includes a taskbar for pinned apps and supports multiple resizable windows.
It adapts tablet windowing for external displays but won't launch with Android 16.
Expected as an opt-in feature, possibly by Android 17's release next year.
Aims to enhance Android's performance on large screens, unifying Google's desktop efforts.

Source: AndroidAuthority