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Linux on Android: Google clarifies the new Terminal app’s purpose
AppWizard
March 20, 2025

Linux on Android: Google clarifies the new Terminal app’s purpose

Google's new Linux Terminal app for Android, launched with the March 2025 Pixel Drop, allows users to create and manage a Debian virtual machine on their Pixel devices through a command-line interface. The app is designed to enhance the Android app ecosystem by enabling the use of Linux apps, tools, and games, rather than creating a new desktop environment. Users can control their Linux environment, including storage allocation and port forwarding. While users can install Linux desktop management systems like XFCE or GNOME, these will not be the default experience. Google is also preparing GPU acceleration for future releases. The development indicates a convergence between Android and ChromeOS, but both systems will retain their distinct functionalities, with Android focused on mobile use and ChromeOS optimized for desktop productivity.
Windows is about to lose support for Android apps
AppWizard
February 25, 2025

Windows is about to lose support for Android apps

Microsoft announced the discontinuation of the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), effective March 5, which will result in the loss of access to installed Android apps. To ensure user security until the closure, Microsoft released a final set of security updates for WSA. Users seeking to continue using Android applications on Windows can consider third-party solutions, such as the Bluestacks emulator.
Android 16's Linux Terminal will soon let you run graphical apps, so of course we ran Doom
AppWizard
February 3, 2025

Android 16’s Linux Terminal will soon let you run graphical apps, so of course we ran Doom

Google is enhancing the Android Linux Terminal app to allow users to run graphical Linux applications on Android devices, similar to Chrome OS. The app enables the download and operation of a Debian distribution within a virtual machine, facilitated by the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF). Initially introduced in the Android 15 QPR2 beta, the Terminal app is currently a developer option with limited accessibility. Updates have improved the installation process and user interface, but key features like hardware acceleration and a complete graphical environment are not yet publicly available. A recent demonstration on a Pixel 9 Pro showed the ability to access a graphical environment using the 'weston' command. The team successfully ran Chocolate Doom within the Linux Terminal, although attempts to run more complex applications like GIMP were unsuccessful. This development indicates progress toward Android's capability to run Linux applications, aligning with Google's strategy to integrate Chrome OS with Android.
I just found your next Windows computer — $450 off the excellent Surface Pro 11 with a free keyboard included!
Winsage
December 2, 2024

I just found your next Windows computer — $450 off the excellent Surface Pro 11 with a free keyboard included!

The Surface Pro 11 is currently available at a 0 discount, reducing the price to 9, and includes the Surface Pro keyboard at no extra charge. It features a Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. The Surface Pro 11 is recognized as one of the best Windows 2-in-1 devices and is Microsoft's first Copilot+ PC. This promotion is part of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and may be one of the first offers to include the keyboard for free.
Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview brings updated Prism emulator for Arm PCs
Winsage
November 7, 2024

Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview brings updated Prism emulator for Arm PCs

Microsoft has introduced an updated Prism emulator in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744, improving compatibility with x86-based applications and games. The new emulator supports additional CPU extensions, enabling applications like Adobe Premiere Pro 2025 and games such as Starfield and Helldivers 2 to run on Arm PCs. Devices with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus SoCs can now run more legacy applications and games without native ARM64 versions. The update also includes a new on-screen gamepad keyboard for better navigation and typing on gaming handhelds and touchscreen devices. The changelog for Build 27744 includes various enhancements and fixes, such as resolving display issues for older NVIDIA GPUs, fixing problems with the Emoji Panel and Clipboard History, improving Windows Sandbox performance, correcting dynamic refresh rate issues, and addressing multiple bugs related to remote desktop connections and app functionalities.
Native Google Drive app coming soon to Snapdragon Galaxy Books
Winsage
September 6, 2024

Native Google Drive app coming soon to Snapdragon Galaxy Books

The ARM-powered Windows laptop market is experiencing growth, highlighted by Qualcomm's launch of the Snapdragon X Plus series chipsets for affordable Windows laptops and Samsung's release of the Galaxy Book 4 Edge, a 15-inch laptop featuring the new chipset. At IFA 2024, Qualcomm's CEO announced that Google will release a native Google Drive application for ARM-powered Windows laptops in Q4 2024, addressing a significant gap in cloud storage solutions for these devices. Additionally, popular VPN services NordVPN and ExpressVPN are now available for ARM-powered Windows laptops, enhancing user options.
Windows 11's new Insider build makes the Sandbox Client a lot better
Winsage
August 15, 2024

Windows 11’s new Insider build makes the Sandbox Client a lot better

The Windows Sandbox Client has received enhancements in the latest update from the Canary branch, introducing features such as clipboard redirection, audio and video input control, folder sharing with the host PC, and preliminary command line support. A "detach VHD" button has been added to facilitate the removal of virtual hard disks, and the FAT32 size limit has increased from 32GB to 2TB. The update also includes a tool for running network data tests in the background, which will use up to 10MB of data per day on non-metered Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections, aimed at gathering diagnostic information for future network performance improvements. These updates are available for PCs in the Canary Channel running Build 27686 and higher, with guidance provided through the Windows Insider program.
Lenovo Fuses Intel Meteor Lake & Qualcomm Snapdragon Arm CPUs Together In Its Hybrid ThinkBook Laptop/Tablet
Winsage
August 5, 2024

Lenovo Fuses Intel Meteor Lake & Qualcomm Snapdragon Arm CPUs Together In Its Hybrid ThinkBook Laptop/Tablet

Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Hybrid integrates Intel's Meteor Lake and Qualcomm's Snapdragon CPUs, allowing users to switch between Windows and Android modes. The device features a dual design where the screen acts as an Android tablet and the keyboard serves as a Windows interface. It includes an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU in the keyboard and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in the tablet, with memory options of 32 GB LPDDR5X and 1 TB SSD for the keyboard, and 12 GB LPDDR5X and 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage for the tablet. The display is a 14-inch 2.8K OLED panel with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The total battery capacity is 113 Whr, combining a 38 Whr battery in the tablet and a 75 Whr battery in the keyboard. Connectivity includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device has shared storage of 10 GB and is priced at 15,999 yuan (approximately ,240), currently available only in China with plans for a global rollout after CES 2024.
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