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I installed real Linux apps on my Android phone, and it got dangerously close to replacing my laptop

The right apps can do wonders.
Android Police

Doom on Linux on Android just opened up a world of software potential

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Android is, at its heart, based on the Linux operating system’s kernel. It is heavily modified in many ways, and in practice, an ...
Android Authority

Google is preparing to let you run Linux apps on Android, just like Chrome OS

Google is developing a Linux terminal app for Android. The Terminal app can be enabled via developer options and will install Debian in a virtual machine. This app is likely intended for Chromebooks ...
Android Authority

Google says its new Linux Terminal feature isn't a replacement for Android's desktop mode

A Google employee has revealed why the company recently added a Linux Terminal app to Android. According to the Google employee, the main purpose of the Linux Terminal feature is to bring more Linux ...