A remote desktop app is a must-have tool for many collaborative professionals and anyone who frequently needs to access their computer while away. Logging into a computer from an Android device allows ...

Android has had a desktop mode since Android 10, but it’s incredibly barebones. Google has been working on revamping this desktop mode since late 2022. In Android 15, Google is making significant ...

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 ...

Those who own an Android device can also enjoy their apps on their Mac or PC via the use of Phone Link, Google Play Games, ...

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 ...

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

Android app streaming on Windows 11 is getting a subtle upgrade. A new expanded mode in Phone Link makes apps feel less cramped on large monitors, bringing the experience closer to something you might ...

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 ...

Soon you may be able to use Google’s Android operating system more like a desktop operating system… at least on tablets or other devices with large screens. Google has released a developer preview of ...

It appears that turning Android into a desktop operating system is Google’s next big consumer initiative. To put it bluntly, I think this effort fails if all they’re doing is making a one-to-one ...