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Google recently added an experimental Linux terminal app to Android that installs Debian in a virtual machine and lets you run command-line apps. But if you're running the latest canary builds of Android 16 on a Pixel 6 or later smartphone, it's also possible to enable support for applications with a graphical user interface.
Android Authority's Mishaal Rahman took things for a spin to give us an idea of how things work so far, and how to set it up yourself.
Here's a roundup of recent tech news from around the web.
An early look at desktop Linux apps including Chromium and GIMP running on a Google Pixel 8 Pro using the latest version of Google's Terminal app for Android. Pixel 6 or later on Android's Canary channel should work too. www.androidauthority.com/run-desktop-…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) August 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The Xbox PC app now lets you download games for local play on Windows 11 PCs with ARM-based processors. Only available for select members Windows Insider and Xbox Insider preview programs for now though. blogs.windows.com/windows-insi…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) August 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
HTC's Vive Eagle smart glasses launch in Taiwan for $520 and up. With cameras, mics, speakers, and AI features but no display, they're poised to take on Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. www.engadget.com/ai/htc-takes…
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— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) August 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Amazon may be developing a cheaper Kindle with a color display. Leaked pictures show a prototype with no front light and a 6 inch screen screen. It's said to have better color saturation and more features that make use of color though. www.reddit.com/r/kindle/com…
— Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) August 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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