We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Back at Google I/O, Google announced that it was indeed making a desktop mode or desktop windowing feature for ...

Google is preparing a few new features for Android’s desktop windowing mode, including buttons to minimize apps or open them in a new window. Desktop windowing was first introduced in Android 15 QPR1 ...

Google is working on a new version of Chrome for Android that supports browser extensions. Specifically, the company is experimenting with “desktop” builds of Chrome for Android. These “desktop” ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...

Google is working on turning Pixels into pocket PCs a la Samsung’s DeX. Google is working on turning Pixels into pocket PCs a la Samsung’s DeX. is a former news writer for The Verge. A beta build of ...

Google failed to become a formidable competitor to Microsoft and Apple in the desktop space with Chrome OS, but that hasn't made the Mountain View tech giant give up on its desktop effort. Google has ...

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 ...

As spotted by Android Authority, Google has quietly added the bookmark bar to Chrome for Android. It's the same bookmark bar ...

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 ...

It appears that turning Android into a desktop operating system is Google’s next big consumer initiative. To put it bluntly, I think this effort fails if all they’re doing is making a one-to-one ...

Google is enhancing Android’s Desktop Mode with a new “pin to taskbar” feature. This allows users to conveniently pin favorite apps for quick access, improving app management. It marks a significant ...