I went hands-on with Android 16’s new Desktop Mode, testing real-world performance, multitasking, and peripheral support in a full workday setup.

But the Android 16 desktop mode almost turns my Pixel 9a into a PC. Whereas my iPhone is still just a smartphone. ... Setting up the Android 16 desktop mode was surprisingly painless.

Android 16 Desktop Experiences: With the release of Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2, Google is allowing us to play with a very early version or developer preview of it.

Android 16 redesign revealed in massive leak — how real is it? We've said that Pixel 9 Pro phones already have a hidden desktop mode that is one of Google's best kept secrets that needs to be on ...