• A new “Universal cursor” setting in Android 16 QPR2 will let users disable the seamless mouse movement between a phone and an external display. • This toggle controls whether the mouse cursor can move between screens when it reaches the edge, preventing accidental screen-hopping. • Found in the first QPR2 beta, this small but welcome change gives users more control over Android’s DeX-like desktop experience.
One of the most exciting features in Android 16 QPR1 is its new DeX-like desktop experience, which activates when you connect a compatible Pixel device to an external display. This desktop mode provides a taskbar and freeform window management on the external monitor while leaving your phone’s screen free for other tasks. When you connect a mouse, you can seamlessly move the cur