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's desktop mode. While many features remain the same, some changes are now noticeable for users who rely on this desktop-like environment.
Samsung DeX, which first launched with the Galaxy S8 in 2017, allows supported Galaxy phones to connect to an external display and offer a desktop-style interface. With the arrival of , Samsung is building DeX on top of Android's new native desktop mode, which Google officially introduced at I/O 2025., such as refreshed elements in the Quick Panel. However, some other changes may affect how certain tools are accessed. The separate DeX tab in the Settings app has been removed and replaced with a more general"Connected display" menu. Additionally, the"Exit DeX" shortcut is no longer found in the app drawer.
Samsung has also changed how the taskbar behaves. It now reflects the docked apps from the phone's home screen. This mirrors some of the changes Google introduced inQPR1, signaling tighter integration between Samsung's implementation and Android's native support.
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