Google is improving Android’s still-in-development Desktop Mode by adding the ability to pin apps to the taskbar for quick access. A new “pin to taskbar” shortcut appears in an app’s context menu, ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...

The most exciting part of I/O 2026 for me wasn't the new emojis coming with Android 17 or even the ability to create widgets using Gemini. It was the Googlebook. After years of ignoring Chromebooks, I ...

While there are many great new features in the March Pixel Drop, I’ve been most excited about the new desktop interface. It’s super simple to get started with, transforming your Pixel phone into a PC ...

Google is enhancing Android’s Desktop Mode with a new “pin to taskbar” feature. This allows users to conveniently pin favorite apps for quick access, improving app management. It marks a significant ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Android was first developed to be an operating system for smartphones, but over the years Google has added support for tablets, smart TVs, and other devices. Now the company is also planning to bring ...