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by satvikpendem 1133 days ago
Because Apple wants you to buy a Mac as well as an iPhone, as well as an iPad. On Android things are a bit better with Samsung's DEX, among others.
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throw9away6 1133 days ago
Android should be able to do the same basically becoming a chrome book when hooked up to a dock. Slap it into a 11” screen and you get tablet.
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rchaud 1133 days ago
This is already the case on most (not all) Android phones with USB-C video out. However, Google has not provided a desktop interface, so OEMs have had to create their own. Currently, Samsung, Motorola, Huawei and LG (RIP) offer desktop UIs when the phone is hooked up to a monitor.
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wrexx0r 1133 days ago
Not only does Google not provide a desktop interface (though there seem to be ways around it with developer options) it seems they disable DisplayPort Alt mode in the Kernel https://twitter.com/MishaalRahman/status/1189998588023234560
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fomine3 1133 days ago
This is an example of how Google is mediocre for growing Android ecosystem
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password4321 1133 days ago
https://www.uperfectmonitor.com/products/uperfect-x-13-3-lap...

$300 13.3-inch keyboard monitor turns a smartphone into a laptop

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