TL;DR
- A Google consultant stated that Android 16’s desktop mode is constructed on Samsung Dex’s basis.
- The worker additionally confirmed that Google and Samsung are working collectively on the mode.
Google worker Florina Muntenescu revealed (h/t: 9to5Google) that Android 16’s desktop mode is constructed on Samsung’s foundations:
We’ve been collaborating with Samsung, constructing on the inspiration of Samsung Dex, to convey enhanced desktop windowing capabilities in Android 16, for extra highly effective productiveness workflows.
It’s unclear whether or not Google is copy/pasting Dex into Android 16 or if the 2 corporations are creating an advanced model for Android 16 utilizing Samsung’s data accrued over time. We’ve requested Google to make clear the assertion and can replace the article as quickly as the corporate provides us a solution.
In any occasion, Google’s resolution to group up with Samsung on Android’s desktop mode is wise. Samsung first launched Dex to Android again in 2017, giving customers a PC-style expertise when their telephones had been related to an exterior show. So the Galaxy maker has loads of experience on this space.
This information follows a leak suggesting that Dex in One UI 8 might take some cues from Android 16’s desktop mode. In any occasion, we’re glad to see a correct desktop mode in inventory Android in spite of everything this time.
