"The hack relies on an exploit that tricks the iPhone's operating system into thinking it's running on an iPad. That unlocks smallish tweaks such as a landscape Home Screen, an iPad-style app switcher, and more Dock items. But it also provides transformative changes such as running desktop-grade apps that aren't available for iPhone, full windowed multitasking, and optimal external display support. All without Apple Silicon breaking a sweat."
"But where will any momentum for this future come from? Android 16 is technically ready for another crack at desktop mode, with a new system that builds on DeX. But even now, having finally escaped beta, it's buried in developer settings. That might be down to the grim state of big-screen Android apps, or the desktop experience itself feeling, politely, "rocky.""
"Paradoxically, Apple appears to be further ahead despite never announcing any of this. It already has a deep ecosystem of desktop-grade iPad apps. And the iPad features running on iPhone already look polished. Sure, some interface quirks remain, and you might need to file your fingers to a point to hit window controls. But the performance is fast, fluid, and snappy."
The hack exploits the iPhone operating system to present itself as an iPad, unlocking landscape Home Screen, an iPad-style app switcher, more Dock items, desktop-grade apps, full windowed multitasking, and improved external display support. The exploit was patched in the iOS 26.2 beta, prompting claims that Apple limits older devices to encourage upgrades. The phone-as-PC concept has precedent in Android DeX but has seen little mainstream uptake. iPad hardware and software already offer desktop-grade apps and can replace many laptops with proper accessories. The iPhone demonstration shows polished UI and fast performance despite minor interface quirks.
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