Android will soon run Linux apps better, and that's great for Google's PC plans

Google has a much-needed fix to improve the performance of graphical Linux apps on Android. Here's what's changing and why it ...

No, the Pixel 10's GPU isn't underclocked. Here's the proof

Reports that the Pixel 10's Tensor G5 GPU are capped at 400MHz aren't true, but the chip doesn't run at full tilt either, and I have the data.
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Linux Apps on Android Are One Step Closer to Reality

Android's Linux terminal can use GPU acceleration (gfxstream) to render graphical Linux apps. Current renderer uses Lavapipe ...

Outdated Google Pixel 10 GPU drivers might be holding back its performance

Google usually bundles new GPU drivers with a beta Android release before rolling them out in the stable build. Google hasn’t released an Android 16 QPR2 beta build for the Pixel 10 yet. So, there's a ...
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The truth about hardware acceleration on Android

Android has always had some degree of hardware acceleration for the UI, but as full acceleration reaches phones, there are some concerns. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in ...
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Mali GPU ‘patch gap’ leaves Android users vulnerable to attacks

A set of five exploitable vulnerabilities in Arm's Mali GPU driver remain unfixed months after the chip maker patched them, leaving potentially millions of Android devices exposed to attacks. Devices ...

Everything we know about Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip

Here's everything we know so far about the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile chipset, including when it will be ...