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Developer preview: Enhanced Android desktop experiences with connected displays
- Android is launching updates including Android 16's rollout, Developer Preview for enhanced Android desktop experiences with connected displays, and June Pixel Drop.
- Connected displays support on compatible Android devices is now in developer preview with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 release.
- Connected displays enable users to transform a small screen device into a powerful tool by attaching an external display.
- Desktop windowing will launch later this year for compatible tablets running Android 16, enabling multitasking and app resizing.
- Google and Samsung have collaborated to enhance desktop windowing across Android 16 devices, including Samsung DeX.
- Android 16 introduces stability and performance improvements in desktop windowing, along with new features like flexible window tiling and multi-instance management.
- App developers are encouraged to optimize apps for connected displays by designing for different window sizes and implementing productivity features.
- Developers should handle dynamic display changes, support external peripherals, and implement keyboard and mouse interactions for optimal app experiences.
- Explore connected displays and enhanced desktop windowing features in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 on supported Pixel devices, with support for Android Emulator coming soon.
- Your feedback on the connected display support is important to refine the experience and make Android a more versatile platform.
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