In this case, Samsung is ahead of the curve with Samsung DeX. Introduced in 2017, DeX offers a desktop-like experience when you plug a Galaxy phone or tablet into a monitor. Over the years, it has matured into a shockingly capable feature that blurs the line between mobile and desktop productivity.

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Google is working with Samsung to bring a desktop mode to Android. During Google I/O’s developer keynote, engineering manager Florina Muntenescu said the company is “building on the foundation” of Samsung’s DeX platform “to bring enhanced windowing capabilities in Android 16,” as spotted earlier by 9to5Google.