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Google and Samsung Collaborate to Bring Native Desktop Mode to Android 16

Android 16 introduces a desktop-style interface built on Samsung DeX, with a developer beta available now and full release expected in June 2025.

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Google's desktop windowing experience is said to be inspired by Samsung DeX
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Overview

  • Google has partnered with Samsung to integrate DeX technology into Android 16, enabling a native desktop experience for external displays.
  • The new interface features resizable windows, a taskbar with centered app icons, and adaptive functionality for larger screens.
  • A developer beta of Android 16 with desktop windowing is now available on select devices, ahead of the full public release in June 2025.
  • Support for the desktop mode will depend on phone manufacturers enabling the feature and developers optimizing apps for resizable windows.
  • Android 16’s adaptive design aims to ensure compatibility across various devices, including foldables, tablets, Chromebooks, and more.