Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. We're expecting to hear a good deal more about Android 15 at Google's next Pixel event on August 13. It seems like a relatively ...

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 ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google and Samsung sure work on a lot of stuff together these days. From their exclusive Wear OS buildouts to ...

Most people use Android on their smartphones, so there’s not much need to expect a desktop-like experience from the operating system. However, as smartphones and tablets become more capable, it’s much ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Google’s mobile operating system comes with a hidden desktop mode that opens on an external screen, mimicking what you would get from a computing interface. However, it is buried within the developer ...

Android 16 is now live for Pixel devices, but major features like Material 3 Expressive UI and desktop mode are expected in the QPR1 update. Google confirms plans to merge Chrome OS into Android, ...