Android tests GPU acceleration for Linux apps

heise.de (German)

Android is testing GPU acceleration for Linux apps, potentially boosting performance for developers. A hidden option in a recent Android Canary build suggests a shift from CPU to GPU rendering for Linux applications via the gfxstream framework. This experimental feature, if implemented, could significantly improve the fluidity of graphics-intensive Linux tools and applications on Android devices.


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