Android 16 will include a Terminal and full Linux VM support with GPU acceleration (www.notebookcheck.net)

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[-] pelya@lemmy.world 18 points 3 weeks ago

Android cannot even emulate an older version of Android to run outdated apps.

[-] LiveLM@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 weeks ago

I know right??????
My number one pipe-dream feature is being able to run a Android VM inside Android!

[-] Chais@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 weeks ago

Honestly, I'd rather have a working Linux phone that can run Android apps. I like being in control of my devices.

[-] poVoq@slrpnk.net 3 points 2 weeks ago

As we all do, but the reverse is sadly more realistic and would allow running those shitty banking apps etc.

[-] pokexpert30@lemmy.pussthecat.org 9 points 3 weeks ago

It will be the year of the convergence devices !!

Been waiting for 10 Years now...

[-] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 weeks ago

EEE.

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