Google Releases 'Desktop Camera' App That's Seemingly For Android PCs
Google's new Desktop Camera app hints at the upcoming Android PC revolution arriving in 2026. Here's what it means for your workflow.
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Google Releases 'Desktop Camera' App That's Seemingly For Android PCs
Desktop Camera App Signals Google's Android PC Ambitions Google has quietly launched a mysterious new app called "Desktop Camera" on the Play Store—and it's almost certainly a preview of the Android PC experience arriving later this year. The stripped-down camera interface, optimized for large screens with simplified controls and desktop-friendly navigation, appears purpose-built for the upcoming wave of Android-powered laptops and desktops Google confirmed would launch in 2026. If you've wondered whether Android will finally make a serious play for your desk setup, this unassuming app delivers the first tangible clue. Credit: Google The timing couldn't be more significant. After years of speculation, Google officially confirmed at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit that it's merging ChromeOS and Android into a unified desktop-class operating system—internally codenamed "Aluminium OS"—with commercial devices expected to hit shelves before year's …