Of course, achieving this ideal is not as easy as it sounds. Having an environment similar to what you’d find on a laptop or desktop computer inside a pocket-sized device still sounds incredible - even if it is limited to running mobile games, browsing the web, and performing office tasks. But in my defense, it’s all because DeX always felt like it’s riddled with contradictions.īy that I mean the idea behind DeX is fantastic - and was even more so back in the days when it offered Linux support. I haven’t been a huge fan of DeX, and it’s TBD if I’ll become one soon, but I’ve decided to give it another try. All this may sound like a contradiction, given the introduction above. Especially now that Android 12 has become friendlier to big-screen devices, thanks to foldables.īut is DeX actually good? Or is it just a brilliant idea that’s not quite there yet? Well, to be perfectly honest, my previous experiences with DeX on smartphones haven’t been great, though admittedly, it’s been a while since I last gave this platform a try.

With the company announcing its first Ultra-branded tablet earlier this year, i.e., the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the DeX platform is seemingly becoming more important than ever.

Samsung DeX is one of the most unique One UI features and arguably unparalleled in the world of Android apps that attempt to deliver a desktop-like experience on mobile.

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