Android 16's desktop mode is finally a Windows-style powerhouse

Android's native Desktop Mode borrows heavily from Samsung DeX ...

I replaced my computer with the Galaxy S26 and DeX for a week. It wasn't a disaster

I expected Samsung DeX to feel more like a gimmick, but after a week of real work, I changed my mind. Here's how it went.
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 Police

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

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...
Cult of Mac

Samsung DeX brings Android apps to your Mac and PC

You can now run a desktop version of Android on your Mac or PC using the brand new Samsung DeX app. It’s free to use and plays nicely with your computer’s ...
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 ...