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Android 16 beta is available across devices but it seems Google has a big upgrade in the works which will make the users happy.
The desktop mode on Android 16 will give it more features. (Photo: AI generated)
Android phones have got limited support for the PC mode, something that Samsung offers with the DeX mode for its users. But soon we could see it extend to all Android devices, at least those with enough power to give it the right level of performance.
The Android 16 beta developer edition reportedly has the option that lets you enable desktop-like experience by connecting the smartphone to the PC/laptop. The test has been spotted running on the Pixel 8 Pro model connected to a laptop.
Android 16 Desktop Mode Incoming?
The Android 16 beta version with the DeX-like feature has been shared by tipster Mishaal Rahman in this report earlier this week. The mode basically means you can connect the phone (Pixel 8 Pro in this case) with a laptop using the USB C wired cable on both ends.
Doing this, allowed him to get the Android phone’s taskbar calling with the highlight apps option at the bottom of the display. You can see all the apps on the app drawer of the Pixel phone opening in full-screen mode, something that will make these devices extremely versatile.
The Google Pixel phones are likely to support the feature initially, if the company finds the results good enough for a public roll out. We are also hoping that Google eventually offers support for other high-end Android 16 phones which will make the platform appealing to more users.
We could hear more about this and other Android 16 updates at the Android Show that Google is hosting a week before the I/O 2025 on May 13. This is the first time when we are seeing Google do an event before the I/O 2025 keynote, and it does feature the Android chief at the company, which clearly tells us something.
The Android Show is unlikely to be just about Android 16, and we could see the new TV version from Google also, the Wear OS 6 version and its features. Google is planning for an earlier Android 16 release date this year, which means the company needs to be quick with its beta and public updates. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the updates from the events and Google about the desktop mode.
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