This update allows users with older smartphones to experience the latest Android features, extending the lifespan of their devices beyond the manufacturer’s official support. This release underscores LineageOS’s commitment to providing extended software support and new features to a wide range of devices, ensuring that users can continue to enjoy an up-to-date Android experience on their older smartphones. Google is updating Google Chrome on Android tablets and foldables with a new bookmarks bar, bringing the experience closer to desktop. Google has started rolling out Android’s new Desktop Mode for Pixel phones, allowing users to connect their device to an external monitor and use it like a desktop computer. Desktop Mode is available on Pixel 8 devices and newer models, including foldable Pixel phones, as long as they support USB DisplayPort. Read more in our articles including "Old Android phone can now run Android 15" and "Chrome on Android tablets, foldables now gets bookmarks bar".
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May 11, 2026This update allows users with older smartphones to experience the latest Android features, extending the lifespan of their devices beyond the manufacturer’s official support. This release underscores LineageOS’s commitment to providing extended software support and new features to a wide range of devices, ensuring that users can continue to enjoy an up-to-date Android experience on their older smartphones.
Google is updating Google Chrome on Android tablets and foldables with a new bookmarks bar, bringing the experience closer to desktop. Google has started rolling out Android’s new Desktop Mode for Pixel phones, allowing users to connect their device to an external monitor and use it like a desktop computer. Desktop Mode is available on Pixel 8 devices and newer models, including foldable Pixel phones, as long as they support USB DisplayPort.
Our coverage of old android phones includes: "Old Android phone can now run Android 15"; "Chrome on Android tablets, foldables now gets bookmarks bar"; "Android Desktop Mode now available on Pixel phones". Each article provides unique insights and information.