SMRTR TechMay 2, 2025Daily.dev

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

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Google is developing an Android Desktop Mode that allows smartphones to function like computers when connected to monitors. The feature, currently in beta, offers a PC-like interface with a taskbar, app drawer, and windowed applications, similar to Samsung's DeX. This development could significantly expand the functionality of Android devices, potentially reducing the need for separate computers for some users.

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