Google has been working on improving Android’s desktop mode, and recent demos show it’s becoming more user-friendly. The feature, discovered by Android expert Mishaal Rahman, allows users to turn their tablet into a desktop computer.
• Movable windows: Apps can be minimized, maximized, attached to the side, or connected to another window.
• Taskbar: A taskbar at the bottom displays all currently open software.
• Free-floating windows: Apps can be opened in free-floating windows, just like on a traditional desktop computer.
The desktop mode can coexist with the traditional tablet experience, allowing users to switch between the two at any time. This feature can give Android’s desktop mode a unique edge over other operating systems, including Samsung’s New DeX.
Although the feature has appeared in the latest Android 15 Beta 4.1 release, it’s still a work in progress. It’s unlikely to launch within the next three months. However, rumors of a Pixel Tablet 2 suggest that the desktop mode might arrive alongside the device’s rollout.
Android’s desktop mode has come a long way, and its development is ongoing. While we don’t know exactly when it will launch, the feature has the potential to revolutionize the way we use our tablets.