You can run any ADB command on your phone without ever connecting it to a PC.

Last summer, Google announced that Android 16 would include a desktop interface built from Samsung DeX, a mirroring and phone integration tool for PC. Thanks to a (now permissions-restricted) bug ...

One of the best things about the Android platform is its customization and flexibility. Android lets you use it the way you want to, whether that means changing the launcher, using icon packs, or more ...

In the name of convenience, many apps these days are designed to be cross-platform. They can run on both mobile and desktop, so you can readily switch between devices without starting from scratch. It ...

Google is rolling out a beta version of PC Connect, a free first-party virtual desktop app for Android XR. With the app, users can stream content from their Windows PC. Desktop apps work, of course, ...

Google’s introducing PC Connect, for streaming your computer’s display to an Android XR headset. PC Connect supports multiple computers, letting you jump from one to another. Beta access to PC Connect ...

Sefirah is a free Android to PC tool that beats Microsoft Phone Link by offering fast pairing, seamless file transfer, clipboard sync, notifications, remote PC controls, and even screen mirroring, all ...

Rooting or jailbreaking a phone isn't as hard as it once was. The process does involve considerable risk. Some reasons might make you want to try. Many years ago, when I first heard about rooting ...

UPDATE (November 17, 2025): A Lenovo spokesperson reached out with a statement to clear things up, as the article the company published created some confusion. Here’s the official statement: “The ...

Update 11/17: Lenovo has removed the article and issued the following statement: “The article exploring the state of Android PCs in 2025 was written to provide a generic view of the current laptop ...

This is important because: Android on Snapdragon X could collide with Chromebook and Copilot+ turf while putting fresh pressure on WoA. If OEMs test real Android 16 builds on PC-class chips, the ...