I test drove the new Android Desktop Mode with my Pixel, and it genuinely wowed me ...

Connect your Pixel to an external monitor over USB-C, and you get a desktop interface to play around with.

Overview Modern Android smartphones feature desktop modes that let users turn their phones into compact workstation setups.Connecting a monitor, keyboard, and m ...

Google just brought a full desktop experience to Android tablets, and I've been testing it to see how well it works. Here are ...

In today’s fast-paced world, smartphones are central to our productivity. But simply owning a phone isn’t enough—getting the most out of your device requires knowing how to use it effectively. Whether ...

Nathaniel Wilkins is a seasoned journalist and tech entrepreneur passionate about creativity, problem solving and consumer advocacy. Nat's engagement with tech began as a staff writer at a dotcom-era ...

What if your smartphone could replace your laptop? With the introduction of Android 16’s desktop mode, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is making that vision a reality. Imagine plugging your phone into an external ...

With Android heading to laptops this year, Google is ramping up its developer support for Desktop Mode in the mobile OS with new Desktop Experience guidance and an extensive Android design gallery.

As a smartphone reviewer, a good chunk of my day involves being on my phone. After all, how can I find what I like and dislike about the eighth or ninth budget Android phone of the year without ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. We're expecting to hear a good deal more about Android 15 at Google's next Pixel event on August 13. It seems like a relatively ...