Next-gen NVIDIA Shield convertible could feature a desktop mode

Thanks to the code hidden in the latest Shield Experience software, the XDA Developers team has recently discovered that NVIDIA is working on something big. According to them, "a new desktop-mode software feature is in-development for a new product code-named “mystique.” Furthermore, source code published online by NVIDIA reveals some possible hardware specifications for “mystique,” suggesting it could be a 2-in-1 PC like the Microsoft Surface Book."

Since NVIDIA is no longer working on software for tablets, the non-Android TV product from the company would be an interesting return to the tablet world. Obviously, its code would share some of its firmware code with the Android TV software that is currently being updated on a regular basis.

The most interesting part that XDA Developers uncovered is simply called "NvDtExp" which appears to be a short name for NVIDIA Desktop Experience. Obviously, this name should say it all. Adding it to the existing tablets would be great, but since more than a year has passed since NVIDIA issued the latest update for the Shield Tablet K1, it is very unlikely for this old piece of hardware to get such a treat.

In addition to the above, we should highlight once again that the code analyzed by XDA Developers contains quite a few references to the "mystique" device, and since it supports a dynamic, tablet, and a desktop mode, it is quite easy to figure out that we are talking about a 2-in-1 convertible. Sadly, there is no information about hardware specs or launch date at this stage, but we will keep an eye on this topic, so be sure to follow us closely as well.