Jun 15, 2025 · I went hands-on with Android 16’s new Desktop Mode, testing real-world performance, multitasking, and peripheral support in a full workday setup.

6 days ago · For as long as Android phones have existed, people have dreamed of using them as the brains inside a desktop computing setup. Samsung accomplished this nearly a decade ago, but the …

Apr 19, 2025 · Here are five ways you can transform your Android smartphone into a functional desktop environment.

Android 16 introduces a native desktop mode, allowing your phone to connect to an external display and behave like a proper desktop operating system—very similar to Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Jul 2, 2025 · An Android phone may soon take the place of a traditional PC — here’s how that is taking shape.

Feb 16, 2026 · For us Samsung users, the process is delightfully plug-and-play. You connect your phone to a monitor or TV using a USB-C to HDMI cable. That's it. Your phone detects the external …

Want to run your favorite Android apps on desktop or laptop? Check out the best Android desktop options for Android on your PC.

Sep 25, 2025 · This is how you can use your Android 16 phone on your desktop or laptop. While it is a developer feature right now, it will roll out on compatible devices later this year.

Nov 26, 2025 · Android-x86 is an open-source project that ports Android to the x86 platform, allowing you to run it on a computer instead of an ARM-based phone or tablet. To run Android-x86 as a …

Jul 16, 2025 · Your next laptop might run Android -- here's how I previewed Google's new-and-improved desktop mode using nothing but my Pixel 9 Pro.