Pocketing the Future: Why Google's Android 17 Desktop Mode is More Than Just a Teaser The latest news from the tech world has been abuzz with rumors of Google's upcoming "Googlebooks," high end devices that promise to take on the likes of MacBooks and Windows laptops.
However, users can now experience a remarkably similar interface to these leaked experiences without waiting for new hardware to launch.
Android 17's beta desktop mode allows users to plug their Pixel phones into a monitor. The lines between smartphones and laptops are increasingly blurring.