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Googlebooks lack easy Linux app support found on Chromebooks

Android Authority reports that Google's new Googlebook laptops do not offer the same streamlined Linux app installation process as ChromeOS devices. Instead of installing apps via Settings and launching them from the app drawer, users must rely on Android's Terminal app and command-line instructions, with installed apps not appearing in the app drawer. Google has confirmed this limitation, stating that GUI Linux apps are not currently a priority.

androidauthority.com · 2026-10-07

DroidDeck Launches on Android, Mimics SteamOS for PC Gaming

A new Android app called DroidDeck enables users to run Steam and Steam games with an interface resembling SteamOS. It supports features like Linux apps, Decky plugins, and Steam client in Big Picture mode, aiming to provide a PC gaming experience on Android devices. The setup process involves signing into Steam and installing necessary runtimes, though it requires enabling developer options, which can be complex on newer Android versions.

androidauthority.com · 2026-10-06