Samsung’s One UI 8 is out and along with it comes a great change to DeX itself. Out goes Samsung's custom implementation, in comes Android's native Desktop Mode. The promise? Improved app compatibility, a more “desktop-like” experience. Standardization, my friends, isn't always progress. Sometimes, it's a step backward.Did Samsung Listen...

As part of Android 16, Google is going all-in on the mode, taking major inspiration from Samsung’s well-tested DeX mode. This integration marks a huge leap forward for the Android operating system. It brings a broader, more powerful desktop experience to far more devices. As of this writing Android 16’s...

Is Samsung dumbing down DeX? It sure feels that way. As an industry professional who has actively developed in the DeFi and NFT space, I felt the painful effects of this sudden news. The One UI 8, replacing the classic DeX with Android 16’s desktop mode felt like a rug...

To make DeX available on the Samsung Z Flip 7 is a totally radical move. At last, a clamshell foldable that can transform into a desktop whiz! It’s the equivalent of providing someone with a Swiss Army knife, but they’ve only ever used the toothpick. We’re referring directly to the...

The Samsung DeX platform has always been an intriguing concept: turning your smartphone into a desktop-like experience with an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It holds the dream of a world where you can ditch your laptop and still produce professional-grade work. How well does DeX work on the new...

I was really pumped when it was announced that the Z Flip 7 would finally support Samsung DeX. From designing and building out blockchain applications to running community marketing campaigns, I was wearing several hats as a contractor. Which is why the concept of a real pocketable workstation so tantalized...

We can’t wait to see how Android 16 will expand the new Pixel 9 Pro XL’s powerful desktop mode – it could really change the game. This feature makes your smartphone a mobile productivity powerhouse. It enhances the overall user efficiency by giving a desktop-type interface which facilitates multitasking. The...

Incessantly, for more than a decade, the Digital Revolution has been the most important industry issue, trend, challenge and opportunity for North American manufacturers. Today’s economic reality is one of extreme churn and challenge in recruiting, developing and retaining a skilled worker base. This has led to a focus on...

The news broke recently: Samsung is pulling the plug on DeX for PC with One UI 7. The knee-jerk reaction? Outrage! "Samsung is killing innovation!" the internet cries. What if I told you that this conservation catastrophe is actually good news, a sign of a positive evolution. What if this...

Today’s digital environment is changing at an unprecedented pace. By extension, the Digital Employee Experience (DEX) has emerged as a leading barometer of organizational success. DEX includes every piece of technology employees interface with, every tool they use day-to-day to accomplish their jobs and what their experience with those technologies...