Android Desktop Mode to Reportedly Debut With Android 17 on Pixel; Could Provide Multitasking Capabilities

Google has been rumoured to be creating a brand new devoted first-party desktop mode for Android telephones and tablets for years now, and it might be nearer to launch than ever earlier than. As per a brand new leak, the characteristic, dubbed Android Desktop Mode, was beforehand anticipated to reach with Android 16 this 12 months however could now see its launch with Android 17. It’s speculated to supply capabilities much like Samsung DeX and Motorola Join, enabling customers to resize home windows and rapidly transition between a cellular and desktop interface.

Android Desktop Mode Launch

Tipster Mishaal Rahman revealed particulars in regards to the Android Desktop Mode in a current livestream on X (previously Twitter). The brand new desktop expertise could allow customers to reap the benefits of bigger screens by way of their cellphone. When the cellphone, particularly a Pixel, is linked to an exterior show reminiscent of a laptop computer by way of USB Sort-C, it may provide a desktop-style interface.

The Android Desktop Mode is claimed to supply multitasking capabilities with the power to resize home windows and transfer them round. Additional, there might also be staple desktop-like options, reminiscent of an app administration system, the power to transition between cellular and desktop interface, and different navigation components.

Beforehand, this new desktop expertise was mentioned to reach with Android 16. The most recent Android 16 beta replace even added a brand new developer choice dubbed “Allow desktop expertise options”. When enabled, the characteristic displayed the acquainted Android taskbar, three-button navigation entry, and different choices when a Pixel working the aforementioned beta was linked to a laptop computer.

Nevertheless, its launch is likely to be delayed. As per Rahman, Google wants extra time to shine the person interface of the characteristic and thus, it might not arrive with Android 16. As a substitute, the characteristic is now alleged to debut with Android 17 on the next-generation of Pixel telephones.

Earlier studies recommend that the desktop mode might also embody a taskbar with pinned apps like Telephone, Messages, Digicam, Chrome, in addition to the app drawer. Additional, it may additionally show current apps.