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Turns out, Google hasn’t forgotten about Android desktop mode
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Google releases Android 16 Beta 3
Google has rolled out Android 16 Beta 3. According to Google’s timeline, the stable version of Android 16 could be released as early as May or June, with Pixel devices likely being one of the the first to receive the update by the end of the month.
Your Chromecast with Google TV is finally graduating from Android 12 to 14
Google is starting to roll out the Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV. The new OS update weighs in at 809MB and adds support for Find My Remote and Customizable Button. Some users claim they are experiencing some issues since installing the update.
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.
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.

Gemini replacing Google Assistant on Android phones

Android’s Find My Device app can now show you where people are, too
In the app on Android, you can tap the new People tab to show the locations of any contacts that are sharing their location ...
A major browser just brought an extension store to Android before Google Chrome
While we're still waiting for Google Chrome to support extensions on Android, its competitor just launched a full-fledged ...
DOJ: Google must sell Chrome, Android could be next
"Google’s illegal conduct has created an economic goliath, one that wreaks havoc over the marketplace to ensure that—no ...
Chromecast with Google TV's Android 14 update gives users a few problems
Other users chimed in, stating the Android 14 update for the Chromecast with Google TV caused severe problems with external ...
Android users will soon be able to pause Google's anti-malware service for sideloading
Android users may soon find it easier to sideload apps. Google recently updated the Play Store, introducing an option to ...
Google Calendar has a new permissions system in the works for Android
Google Calendar may introduce its own permission system, separate from Android's centralized calendar access. This new system ...
Apple sharing RCS encryption with Android users
When Apple added RCS support to iOS 18, the company used an older version of the protocol. This caused chat messages between ...
Here’s the One Feature I’m Excited About in the Latest Android 16 Beta Update
One feature I’m particularly excited about with Android 16 is broadcast audio support through Auracast. I experienced a ...