Google is developing a native desktop mode for Android as an alternative to Samsung DeX, found in code of Android 16 and recently tested by Android Authority.
The desktop mode features a fully functional interface with elements like taskbar, status bar, and multitasking capabilities for a broader desktop experience.
Users can manage multiple displays, utilizing the phone's screen as a secondary display, similar to desktop operating systems like Windows.
The upcoming Android native desktop mode could democratize desktop-like functionality to all compatible devices, aligning with Google's strategy to unify Android and ChromeOS.