How to turn your Pixel phone into a PC - with the new Android desktop mode

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

Android 16 Now Has a Desktop Mode for Your Pixel 8 or Newer

Connect your Pixel 8 or newer to an external monitor over USB-C, and you get a desktop interface to play around with. It's ...
Android Authority

Android will soon remember your external display preferences just like a PC

Android will soon ask if you want to enable Desktop Mode or mirror your screen when connecting to an external display. A new “don’t ask me again” checkbox allows the system to remember your preference ...

New Android Update Finally Turns Your Phone Into A Portable PC

The March 2026 Pixel Drop from Google is here with some new (some improved) features for Pixel devices, especially ones newer than the Pixel 8.

I changed these 6 settings to make Pixel's desktop mode more usable

However, one of the most interesting changes for me is that Google is now opening up Pixel's desktop mode to all users.

I tried Pixel Desktop Mode — these 8 tips made me an Android PC power user

These quick tips help you master your Google Pixel's new Desktop Mode with the best shortcuts, setup tricks, and workflow improvements.

Google Launches New Resources for Android Desktop Mode

With Android heading to laptops this year, Google is ramping up its developer support for Desktop Mode in the mobile OS with ...
Android Police

Google Chrome might soon fix Android's lame external display problem

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...