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Pixel Phones Get a PC Makeover

27 Sep

Summary

Android 16's Desktop Mode is now available for Pixel 8 and newer.
Previous attempts like Asus PadFone and Motorola Atrix failed.
Samsung's DeX and Motorola's Smart Connect offer similar features.

The long-envisioned feature of smartphones offering a desktop experience has taken a significant step forward. After months in beta, the Android 16 March Pixel Drop update has finally brought Android Desktop Mode to Pixel 8 and later models.

This development follows earlier, less successful hardware experiments like the Asus PadFone and Motorola Atrix Lapdock, which failed to capture consumer interest as anticipated. Companies then shifted focus to software solutions.

Microsoft's Continuum for Windows 10 Mobile was discontinued in 2017, but competitors have continued the pursuit. Samsung's DeX provides a PC-like workspace for its Galaxy phones, and Motorola continues to offer its Smart Connect experience.

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