If you're completely new to these desktop modes, they let you operate your phone as if it's a Windows or macOS computer (sort of). The Android software and the apps don't change, but you get a taskbar at the bottom of the display, the ability to run apps in windows alongside each other, and a few other helpful tweaks.
In theory, this can be a real boon to productivity. Sit down at your desk, and you can carry on using all the apps you're familiar with on your phone, only with the added convenience of a larger display, as well as a mouse and keyboard. Mobile apps like Slack and Google Docs are now capable enough that most features available on the desktop can be used on mobile.
A simple launcher lets you access your apps. Credit: LifehackerIf you do have the necessary hardware in place for this to work, it's worth giving it a try, even at this early stage. You might find it's helpful for working on the go and hot desking, or for finding a quiet place to work somewhere at home.
Using the desktop mode on a Pixel
When you connect a compatible monitor to your Pixel's USB-C port, you'll see the choice to Mirror the phone display to the big screen or to open the new Desktop mode; it's the latter one you want. With that done, you should see the desktop interface, and you can start clicking around with your connected mouse.
You can pin apps side by side. Credit: LifehackerOne key benefit is that Chrome runs in desktop mode, so you get the full web experience—it's great to be able to browse websites properly, rather than having to navigate through mobile versions. That said, when you try to log into sites such as Google Docs or Slack, you'll get kicked out into the equivalent Android app, so it's not quite the same as using an actual desktop computer.
It is possible to get stuff done, for sure—I typed out half of this article through Google Docs for Android on an external monitor—and for something in its early stages, it's definitely usable. I appreciated being able to launch podcast and chat apps on a larger display and not have to worry about whether they were syncing back to my phone properly.
Many apps—including Netflix—don't take full advantage of the extra space. Credit: LifehackerThese problems will most likely get sorted over time, and it would be nice to see Google continuing to add features as well—such as the ability to use your phone as a trackpad for the desktop interface, once it's connected, and better native monitor resolution support. With a bit more polish, this could be a seriously useful Android upgrade, and hopefully we'll hear more about it at Google I/O in May.
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