Until recently, the only smartphones I'd ever used were powered by Android. And while it's true that Android is based on Linux at its core, it's also true that it's very significantly different from a ...

Running desktop Linux apps on an Android phone sounds like the sort of thing that should fall apart almost immediately. You are dealing with a small screen, awkward touch controls, and an operating ...

Maker, meme-r, and unabashed geek, Joe has been writing about technology since starting his career in 2018 at KnowTechie. He's covered everything from Apple to apps and crowdfunding and loves getting ...

Android is oh-so-close to being a full-blown Linux desktop. There's just one problem with the feature. I’ve been waiting for this moment — and it makes perfect sense. After all, the Android kernel is ...

To install Linux on Android, UserLAnd is your best bet. UserLAnd is free, but the Pro version is the only way to go. It's not without its faults, but it's certainly worth a try. In the name of science ...

The open-source project that keeps old smartphones running with a full Linux stack released postmarketOS 26.06 on June 21, delivering its biggest six-month update yet for owners of Android devices ...

German smartphone maker Volla has launched two new mid-range phones that go against the grain. The Volla Phone Plinius and Plinius Plus are built to last, ship without Google, and let you swap the ...

Anurag is an experienced journalist and author who’s been covering tech for the past 5 years, with a focus on Windows, Android, and Apple. He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, ...