Google is allegedly preparing a new separate desktop mode for Android smartphones and tablets. For a long time, rumors have shown that it is going to be launched soon. Recently, according to a new leak, the Android desktop mode feature was earlier coming with Android 16 this year, but now it can be introduced with Android 17. It is likely that it will provide features such as Samsung Dex and Motorola Connect, which will make users change the size of the window and switch to the desktop interface from mobile. Let’s know in detail about desktop mode.

Android Faithful #93 – Android is getting a big ui overhaul, plus desktop mode?! https://t.co/724Mopvquk

– Mishaal Rahman (@mishaalrahman) May 7, 2025

Android desktop mode will be launched soon

Tipster Mishal Rahman recently revealed about Android desktop mode in a livestream on microblogging site X. The new desktop mode can help users to benefit by connecting to the big screen through their phone. This can provide a desktop style interface when the phone is connected to the laptop like Pixel, USB Type-C.

Benefits of desktop mode

Regarding Android desktop mode, it is said that it offers multitasking features with the convenience of changing the size of Windows and moving them. Apart from this, it can also have many features like desktops such as app management system, facility to switch between mobile and desktop interfaces and other navigation elements etc.

It was earlier reported that this new desktop feature could come with Android 16. The latest Android 16 beta update has also included a new developer option named Anneable Desktop Experience Features. When commissioned, this feature displays Android taskbar, three-button navigation access and other options, when the beta-run pixel phone is connected to the laptop.

Will knock with Android 17

However, its launch may now be delayed. According to the tipster, Google needs more time to improve the user interface of this feature and it cannot come with Android 16. Instead, now this feature is expected to come up with Android 17 on the upcoming pixel phone. The desktop mode may include a taskbar with app drawers like phone, messages, camera, chrome as well as app drawers. Apart from this, this recent app can also display.