Google and Samsung have collaborated on developing an Android desktop mode for Android 16, allowing users to connect their phone to an external monitor for a desktop-like experience.
During the Google I/O Developer Keynote, it was revealed that Android 16's desktop mode is built on the foundation of Samsung's DeX.
The collaboration with Samsung aims to bring enhanced desktop windowing capabilities in Android 16, enabling more powerful productivity workflows.
Android 16 introduces advancements in desktop windowing for large screens and external displays, with details on the release timeline yet to be fully disclosed.