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Android 16's desktop mode was right in front of me the whole time
There's a reason why it took Google so long to bring us desktop mode.
(Image credit: Google)There is a dedicated session for "desktop windowing," but besides that, the feature was only briefly mentioned during the I/O 2025 Developer Keynote. (Image credit: Andrew Myrick / Android Central)Frankly, I'm thankful for this, as the New DeX wasn't without its limitations. Of course, it's entirely possible that Google throws a curveball and gives us proper desktop mode, but doesn't allow for anything but screen mirroring with external displays.
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