Google’s new desktop mode makes one thing clear: Samsung DeX was onto something

Android 16 desktop mode finally gives Pixel users a real desktop experience, but the comparison with Samsung DeX shows how ...
Android Authority

One UI 8 leak suggests Samsung DeX could borrow a lot from Android 16's desktop mode

A new One UI 8 leak shows a few changes to Samsung DeX, potentially influenced by Android 16’s desktop mode. Changes include repositioned taskbar icons, improved app drawer, and card-based search UI.

Android 16 finally brought Desktop Mode to Pixel, but I'm still sticking with DeX

Google is officially throwing its hat into the ring, bringing a native Desktop Mode to eligible Google Pixel 8, 9, and 10 ...
Droid Life

Android 16 Really is Getting a Desktop Mode With Help From Samsung’s DeX

Google and Samsung sure work on a lot of stuff together these days. From their exclusive Wear OS buildouts to Android XR headsets, the two aren’t shy about teaming up to launch new ideas or refine old ...
9to5google

Samsung DeX redesign appears, likely using Android 16’s updated desktop mode

Google has been slowly building out a “desktop mode” for Android for quite some time now and it appears nearly ready to launch with Android 16, and Samsung seems to be building on it with a redesign ...
Android Police

6 things Google can learn from Samsung DeX for Android’s desktop mode

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...
Android

Samsung DeX's Leaked Redesign Channels Android 16's Desktop UI

A new leak has revealed screenshots of a redesigned Samsung DeX coming alongside the One UI 8 update. The South Korean giant is reportedly based on the previously leaked Android 16’s native desktop ...
Digital Trends

Samsung DeX could get a redesign based on Android 16 desktop mode

Samsung could be planning a redesign to its desktop mode, revealed in leaks coming from the One UI 8 beta. The shift in design could be to accommodate changes in Android 16’s own desktop mode. Samsung ...
Android

Android 16’s Desktop Mode Could Finally Kill Samsung DeX’s Vibe

Google will soon allow people to try out the upcoming desktop mode in Android 16. This will facilitate advanced windowing capabilities when a user connects their phone to an external display. The ...
Android Authority

Goodbye DeX, Samsung reveals the fate of the Windows app

The One UI 7 rollout will mark the end of a fan-favorite feature. Samsung warns that it will be discontinuing DeX for PC on Windows OS. Users will still be able to connect their mobile device to their ...
HotHardware

Google Is Developing Android Desktop Mode To Compete With DeX

It's not uncommon for companies to adopt or iterate on popular features from rivals, to bring their products up to feature parity or to keep users in their ecosystem. Google's development of the ...