Pixel 8 Gains External Display Support via Software Update, Hinting at Android Desktop Mode Improvements

The Pixel 8 supports display mirroring to external monitors via USB-C, a feature previously hardware-locked.

A shell command can enable this on rooted Pixel 8 phones, suggesting software improvements to come.

This could allow Pixel devices to mirror their display like Samsung's DeX desktop mode.

Enabling the feature requires a compatible external display and cable.

This change could indicate Google will revamp Android's Desktop mode in the future.