In the Android 16 beta, it was noticed that Google is working on a new feature that will allow you to use your smartphone as a desktop computer. The latest beta of the operating system has introduced a desktop mode that resembles Samsung DeX.
An expert from Android Authority tested this feature on a Google Pixel 8 Pro by connecting the device to a monitor via USB-C. The screen displayed a PC-like interface, with a taskbar, the ability to pin apps, and access Windows-style menus.
Google has experimented with desktop mode before, but it had limited capabilities. Now, the company has added display management settings that allow you to conveniently move windows between your smartphone and monitor.
The new desktop mode is not yet fully ready, so it will most likely not be included in the final version of Android 16, but will appear later in the form of an update or even in Android 17.