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Here's why Qi2 Android phones haven't arrived yet, and why that might finally change
Qi2 was announced in January 2023, but mainstream Android phones haven't adopted it. Here are five reasons why brands have hesitated so far.
More Android phones could finally get a desktop mode
The latest beta for Android 16 just landed, and we’re starting to see what Google has planned for Android devices. The folks at Android Authority were able to dig into the software and find out that Google is looking to bring a new desktop mode named Desktop View. This could bring a Dex-like experience to more phones.
Android 16 could bring an improved Samsung DeX-style desktop mode to more phones
Android 16 could bring a Samsung DeX-style desktop mode to more of the best Android phones, according to as-yet-unreleased code. As Android Authority reports, Google is apparently working on new external display tools for Android 16 that should make using your phone with an external monitor much more approachable.
Google is working on a new desktop mode for Android phones called Desktop View
Google is testing Desktop View in Android 16, a full-fledged desktop mode experience that could rival Samsung DeX.
Turns out, Google hasn’t forgotten about Android desktop mode
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Google's dormant desktop mode gets a big boost on Android 16 Beta 3
Android 16 Beta 3 is improving external display support for a more desktop-like experience. A new “Enable desktop experience features” setting in developer options could let you run desktop mode on just an external display or both your phone and monitor at once.
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Practically all of the best Android phones are hindered by this one dumb thing
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One of Apple’s most controversial AI features could be coming to Android phones
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Android 16’s latest beta adds an iPhone-like Battery Health tool
Android 16’s latest beta adds a Battery Health dashboard that shows them the chemical aging status of their phone’s battery ...
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Lock Screen Widgets Will Return to Android Phones
Google dropped the feature nearly 11 years ago, but Apple recently brought it back into the spotlight with its own version.
ChatGPT just got a massive update that lets you replace Gemini on your Android phone
That has changed with the latest version of the ChatGPT beta for Android, which lets you supplant Gemini in almost every way.
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The best Android phones in 2025: the 15 best ones you can buy
We have compiled a comprehensive list of Android phones catering to every type of requirement, including screen size, camera quality, gaming performance, and battery life. If you're also open to ...