I just tried Android 17's desktop mode on a Pixel phone — and I think I found a Googlebook hiding in my pocket

I just tried Android 17's desktop mode on a Pixel phone — and I think I found a Googlebook hiding in my pocket

There has been a lot of hype surrounding Googlebooks, since these new high-end devices are expected to compete with the best MacBooks and best Windows laptops. But if you’re tired of waiting for the new hardware to launch, there’s a way to see what’s in store.And how do you do that? By plugging any of the more recent Pixel phones, like the Pixel 11 Pro, into a monitor and trying Android 17’s beta desktop mode. It’s pretty similar to the Googlebo…

I still don’t know who the Googlebook is for

Sorry, Google: The launch of the Googlebook is about a month away and I'm still exceptionally skeptical. In this week's Smart Mode newsletter, I explain why.