There's a lot going on in both the Android and ChromeOS worlds right now. As we brace for the inevitable merger between ...

Every year, someone jokes that this may just be the "year of the Linux desktop." It's a meme. But under the radar, enough ...

Google failed to become a formidable competitor to Microsoft and Apple in the desktop space with Chrome OS, but that hasn't made the Mountain View tech giant give up on its desktop effort. Google has ...

Google is improving Android’s still-in-development Desktop Mode by adding the ability to pin apps to the taskbar for quick access. A new “pin to taskbar” shortcut appears in an app’s context menu, ...

Google is enhancing Android’s Desktop Mode with a new “pin to taskbar” feature. This allows users to conveniently pin favorite apps for quick access, improving app management. It marks a significant ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. We're expecting to hear a good deal more about Android 15 at Google's next Pixel event on August 13. It seems like a relatively ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...

A potential desktop mode for Android 15 has been the subject of rumors for a while now. Currently, it’s unlikely to be ready for the first stable build, but new findings suggest that development is ...

Smartphones continue to get more powerful with every iteration. If you've got a premium Android handset in your pocket, you're carrying more computer power than some of the best full-sized laptops had ...

What if your smartphone could replace your laptop? With the introduction of Android 16’s desktop mode, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is making that vision a reality. Imagine plugging your phone into an external ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.