In Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, the Linux Terminal app has added a “Display” activity that pipes display output from the underlying Linux VM to the Android host. This enables you to run full desktop Linux apps on your Android device. As we demonstrated earlier, you can run graphical Linux apps like GIMP, LibreOffice, Chromium, and more thanks to this new capability. You can even install a full desktop environment like XFCE and run apps that way.
You can even run full desktop environments!

→ 6.77" FHD+ 120Hz 3D Curved OLED Display, 3200nits Peak Brightness
→ Snapdragon 6Gen3
→ 50MP Light Hunter 400 (1/2.88") + 2MP
→ 8MP Front
→ 5800mAh🔋 + 45W⚡️
→ 18W Reverse Charging
→ LPDDR4X + UFS 2.2
→ IP66, IR Blaster
→ 7.35mm
→ 178g

→ 6.83" TCL M9 1.5K 120Hz Flat OLED Display, 3200nits Peak Brightness
→ Dimensity 7400 Ultra
→ 50MP LYT-600 (OIS) + 8MP OV08F UW
→ 20MP OV20B Front
→ 7000mAh 🔋 + 45W ⚡️
→ 22.5W Reverse Charging
→ 5000mm² VC Cooling
→ IP69K/69, IR Blaster, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Crystal Glass
→ 7.78mm→ 210g

→ 6.83" TCL M9 1.5K 120Hz Quad-Curved OLED Display, 3200nits Peak Brightness
→ Snapdragon 7s Gen4
→ 50MP Light Hunter 800 (OIS) + 8MP OV08F UW + 50MP OV50M (2.5x Telephoto, 1/2.88")
→ 32MP OV32D Front
→ 90W charging
→ 7.91mm
→ Else same as Pro

- Eligible for 1 device per customer.

- Eligibility based on Play Points tier status, Gold, Platinum or Diamond. Must be in tier for at least 30 days to qualify.

- 6.77-inch flat AMOLED Display | 1080x2392 resolution | 144Hz RR | 1600 nits HBM | 4500 nits Peak | 3840Hz PWM Dimming
- Dimensity 7400 Ultra | HyperVision AI chip
- LPDDR4X RAM | UFS 3.1 storage | Up to 10GB Dynamic RAM
- 7,000mAh battery | 80W charging
- Front: 16MP Sony IMX480
- Rear: 50MP(OmniVision OV50D40) + 8MP Ultra-wide
- Android 15 | Realme UI 6.0
- In-display fingerprint sensor, dual speakers, 7000mm² AirFlow VC Cooling unit
- Dual SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, IR blaster, NFC
- 163.34 x 75.88 x 7.58mm | 185g | IP65/66 rating
- Reverse charging | bypass charging
- 3 years Android OS upgrades | 4 years security updates

- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip
- UFS 3.1 storage
- 64MP Sony camera + 5mp macro
- 120Hz Flat AMOLED panel
- Dual stereo speakers
- Solid design
- 5000mAh battery + 33w charger
- Clean Android 15
- 2 years of Android updates & 3 years of security update

- Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Xiaomi 15s Pro
- Xiaomi 15
- Redmi K80 Pro
- Redmi K80 Ultra
- Xiaomi Pad 7s Pro 12.5
- Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro

1. Bootloader Unlocking Limits: Many OEMs deny unlock codes or restrict bootloader unlocking, limiting deep customization, performance tweaks, and lifespan extension.
2. SafetyNet/Play Integrity: Google's systems flag modified devices, breaking certain apps (banking, DRM streaming, and games) and deterring modding.
3. 2026 Sideloading Verification: Off-Play developers may need to submit their identity to Google, potentially stifling open-source and privacy-focused tools.

• Less freedom to modify, repair, and extend devices
• Android inches towards iOS-style lockdown
• Potential end of true phone ownership.

Nepal's government has blocked 26 major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter), for failing to comply with registration regulations. The decision was made after a seven-day ultimatum expired, and the platforms did not register with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

- Facebook
- Instagram
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- WhatsApp
- LinkedIn
- Reddit
- Snapchat
- Discord
- Pinterest
- Signal
- Threads
- WeChat
- Quora
- Tumblr
- Clubhouse
- Rumble