Samsung pushes smartphone-as-PC concept further with Linux support

Samsung seems to be backing its idea of turning your mobile devices into actual mobile PCs with its latest announcement. Samsung just announced Linux on Galaxy, an app that will let you run Linux distributions on your phone. Unlike the usual Ubuntu or Debian install though, this makes use of the same kernel as Android to help maintain performance. But this would, of course, still entice you to consider a DeX-backed setup. The DeX dock is Samsung’s accessory that’ll turn your Android device into a PC by letting it connect to a large screen, mouse, and keyboard. Adding support for Linux will definitely make it more conducive to desktop work than say using Android apps on a large display. Unfortunately, the app isn’t ready for public use yet and Samsung is gearing this up for developers to use. If you’re interested, you can sign up to be alerted when it is ready in this link.

Source: Engadget

Samsung DeX shows up in Canada for $249

While it hasn’t been officially launched in the country, the Samsung DeX shows up through The Source. It’s available on their site for $249, which is a bit higher than conversion rate of the DeX’s price in the US (where it retails for US$150). At the moment, it seems to be sold out, though. And while Samsung can’t say yet when the DeX will be making its way here through other resellers, it’s supposedly coming this year as well. DeX is the companion dock for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus that turns these smartphones into desktop/laptop replacements.

Source: Android Headlines