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Google’s unfinished DeX-like desktop mode for Android


It's long overdue.

For years, if you’ve wanted to plug your Android phone into a monitor and get something that felt remotely like a desktop, your only option has essentially been Samsung DeX. Last year, Google finally allowed Pixel phones to mirror their displays to external screens. However, the fact that Google is actively developing these features and building upon the basic windowing capabilities introduced in earlier Android versions is a good sign.

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