"Pixel 8's Display Output: Potential for DeX-like Mode"

Google has finally enabled display output over USB-C on the Pixel 8 series with the release of the latest Android beta, potentially paving the way for a DeX-like desktop mode. This feature, previously disabled at a hardware level on older Pixel phones, now allows users to connect their Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro to an external monitor or TV using a compatible USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to HDMI adapter and mirror the display. While Android's revamped desktop mode experience is still in development and not yet available to users, the move suggests that Google may be working towards offering a more robust desktop mode in future Android releases.