More posts about “Android”

Chrome OS will soon let you run Linux VMs

It could soon be possible to run Linux apps on a Chromebook without jumping through hoops.  Recent commits to the Chrome OS source code suggests that Google is preparing to introduce support for virtual machines, […]

26 February 2018
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How to Install Android File Transfer for Linux

If you struggle to mount your Android phone on Ubuntu you should give Android File Transfer for Linux a try. This free, open source app is a clone of Google’s Android File Transfer app for macOS. This one […]

24 November 2017
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You Can Now Play SuperTuxKart on Android!

The SuperTuxKart Android release is go! You can now play the famous open-source kart racing game on your phone, tablet or compatible Chromebook.

30 October 2017
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MConnect, the Android GNOME Shell Extension, Has Been Updated

An updated version of mConnect, the GNOME extension that helps you integrate your Android device with the Linux desktop, is now available. Rolling out on the GNOME Extensions site now, the update adds minor improvements to […]

6 September 2017
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Integrate Your Android Phone with GNOME Shell

It's now possible to integrate features of KDE Connect with GNOME Shell desktop using the GNOME extension called Mconnect.

10 August 2017
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Remix OS, the Android Desktop OS, Is Discontinued

Remix OS, a desktop-orientated version of Android available that was freely available as an .ISO to install on any PC, has been discontinued.

17 July 2017
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Anbox Lets You Run Android Apps on the Linux Desktop

Meet Anbox, a novel new way to run Android apps on the Linux desktop. “Anbox puts the Android operating system into a container, abstracts hardware access and integrates core system services into a GNU Linux system. […]

11 April 2017
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Android Beats Windows, Now Officially The World’s Most Popular OS

Android is now the world's most popular operating system, having beaten Microsoft Windows in worldwide marketshare for the very first time.

3 April 2017
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This Dev Is Working on a Way to Run Android Apps on Ubuntu Phone

Ubports developer Marius Grispgård has revealed that he's working on a way to run Android apps on Ubuntu Phone using Sfdroid.

19 January 2017

How to Install KDE Connect on Ubuntu 16.04 ‘Xenial Xerus’

Using KDE Connect on Ubuntu you can send files from your phone to your Ubuntu PC, see Android notifications, sync clipboard and a whole lot more.

4 January 2017
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7 Open Source Android Apps You Need to Try

We list 7 open source Android apps Linux loving users will want on their phones, including a free weather app and podcast client.

9 October 2016
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KDE Connect 1.0 Released, Lets You Reply to SMS From The Linux Desktop

The first stable release of KDE Connect is available for download. The tool lets you see Android notifications on your Linux desktop, among other features.

28 August 2016