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 ...

Samsung’s desktop mode, known as DeX, is the reason I bought a Galaxy phone. DeX went years without a major update, but that has changed in the latest version of Samsung’s One UI interface. DeX Is Now ...

In the ever-evolving world of mobile technology, Android launchers have become indispensable tools for personalizing and optimizing your smartphone experience. As we step into 2025, these launchers ...

The first truly functional version of Android’s upcoming desktop mode has leaked, offering a first glimpse of what the long-awaited and highly requested feature will look like. The system will work ...

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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 ...

Samsung could be planning a redesign to its desktop mode, revealed in leaks coming from the One UI 8 beta. The shift in design could be to accommodate changes in Android 16’s own desktop mode. Samsung ...

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Every year, someone jokes that this may just be the "year of the Linux desktop." It's a meme. But under the radar, enough ...

Google is working on a new shortcut for the Pixel Launcher’s search bar that opens the new AI Mode in Google Search. AI Mode is an upcoming feature of the Google Search app that’ll let you interact ...