With #GrapheneOS announcing support for presumably more smartphones by #Motorola starting with with 2027 models, I can finally dream of getting a clamshell flip phone that combines good HW, a nice OS with a small form factor: #RazrUltra! 🎉🕺

However, with Google's new #desktopmode rolling out these days, it might probably worth to think about large folding phones like #RazrFold which might double as a notebook replacement using a BT keyboard & optional USB-C monitor connection. 🤔 It comes with more weight, size & a higher price tag. 🫣

My #Pixel8 will last a few more years anyway. It's more likely that the #OnePlus5 of my wife finally kicks the bucket so that she'll get the Pixel while I buy a Motorola.

Would you accept the downsides of the larger #Fold in order to replace your personal notebook? Would you be able to replace a #Linux desktop with an #Android? Well, at least there seems to be a native #Emacs for Android. Unsure if it'd provide same UX though.

#smartphone #PIM

Android devices can now launch a desktop-style workspace 💻 when plugged into external monitors. The feature includes taskbar integration, free-form windowing, and mouse/keyboard support—turning phones into productivity machines. How well does it actually work? Read the article to see what's new in Android 16 QPR3.

https://true-tech.net/android-16-qpr3-connected-display-support/

#Android16 #Google #Pixel #AndroidUpdate #DesktopMode

https://true-tech.net/android-16-qpr3-connected-display-support/

All right, some progress in regards to #LineageOS 23.2 #DesktopMode on #Fairphone 4:
The latest build, lineage-23.2-20260218-nightly-FP4, now actually does display the desktop instead of just mirroring the phone display when connected to external monitor.

The prompt on phone still shows just Mirror and Dismiss options. Mirror, despite it's name, enables desktop mode, while Dismiss just keeps connected monitor unused.

Sadly, the External Display in Settings still doesn't offer "Extend" option.

Finally it is here: the NexPhone, a phone and a desktop computer at the same time. It runs Android 16 and MS Windows 11. While on Android, it turns into a full Linux desktop as soon as it connect to an external monitor. Wow 👏👏👏

https://nexphone.com/

#nexphone #android #linux #desktopmode

Desktop mode in Android 16 on Pixel 8 Pro is nice, but does anybody know how to customize it? Wallpapers, taskbar etc.

#Android16 #Pixel8Pro #DesktopMode

Apparently #FairPhone 6 will have USB 2 OTG instead of USB 3.
Which means no desktop mode on external monitor.
At least by default. I am interested to see, what kind of hacks will community come up with to get it working.

#fairphone6 #DesktopMode #ExternalMonitor #ExternalDisplay #Android #SmartPhone

Google confirms it’s bringing a desktop mode to Android

Android was first developed to be an operating system for smartphones, but over the years Google has added support for tablets, smart TVs, and other devices. Now the company is also planning to bring a desktop mode to Android.

While this could come in handy if Google eventually decides to replace ChromeOS with Android, it could also let you use Android phones like desktop or laptop computers […]

#android #android16 #convergence #desktopMode #dex #google #googleIo2025

Read more: https://liliputing.com/google-confirms-its-bringing-a-desktop-mode-to-android/