![]() ![]() Samsung has been at the forefront of bringing this power to consumers through DeX, which is gradually becoming a major selling point for Galaxy tablets. With today’s phones, there’s more computer work we could do with them than most can imagine. I’m not solely blaming Samsung, but the idea of Android on a desktop has been floating around for several years now but hasn’t really picked up pace. It’s common knowledge that sometimes being the only player can draw complacency that may require some form of motivation to bring out the best. The optimistic thing is that DeX keeps getting better not only thanks to Samsung’s One UI, but also Google’s recent focus on tablet computing with the update to Android 12L. It’s also impossible to execute heavier tasks like design, multiple image and video editing, or graphics thanks to the shortage of ideal Android apps. PCs are known for their multitasking, something DeX can’t simply replicate. Samsung DeX also limits the number of apps showing concurrently on the screen and supported display resolutions, which is yet again another con for those coming from a PC. Granted, you’ll have to be more patient when working with DeX. Unfortunately, DeX is still heavily attached to Android’s touch-based environment, something that doesn’t always bode well with the ideal desktop environment. Heavy web browsing shouldn’t be a concern and so shouldn’t working with most office apps.Īlso, features like window snapping and growing support for apps that play nicely with big screens only serve to make DeX better. No doubt DeX has seen significant improvements over the years. Since DeX works with Windows and Mac, transferring files between phone and PC should be seamless.īut even after years of improvements, Samsung DeX still doesn’t provide the most complete desktop experience Android users could ever dream of. Of course, those with no Miracast-capable monitor can still use an HDMI to USB-C adapter to connect to a smart TV or plug directly into a USB-C monitor. But after five years of innovation and improvements, the latest Galaxy S22 series now comes with wireless DeX for external screens that support Miracast.ĭeX wireless is also supported on several other recent Galaxy devices, among them the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Tab Active3, and Galaxy Tab S8.Įven better is the new Samsung Smart Monitor, which is the ideal screen for DeX users eyeing a more traditional desktop experience without using any cable or turning on an actual computer. Once connected to an external screen, owners of DeX-capable Samsung devices can multitask with various apps, resize open windows, and do plenty of other tasks simultaneously, just like on a PC.Īt launch, Samsung DeX devices wouldn’t work without an HDMI adapter. Similar to Moto’s Webtop, Samsung DeX reminded us of how powerful smartphones had become, capable of even handling productivity tasks when hooked to bigger screens. With the Galaxy S8, Samsung announced DeX. While this attempt to bridge the gap between smartphones and computers failed spectacularly, the quest for a complete Android desktop experience didn’t end there. ![]() with a dual-core chipset, the phone was also capable of transforming into a computer with the help of Motorola’s ‘Webtop’ app.Įssentially, this meant a future was coming where a smartphone would be capable of performing tasks as a computer, tablet, or phone using the same software, CPU, and storage. Not only was the Atrix 4G among the first in the U.S. ![]() Over a decade ago at the CES 2011, Motorola gave the world an early glimpse into the future of mobile computing with the launch of the Atrix 4G smartphone. New updates are being added to the bottom of the story… Original story (from April 17) follows: ![]()
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