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Maru

Your phone is your PC

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Maru is built on Android Oreo and includes a Debian Linux desktop called Maru Desktop. Connecting the phone to an HDMI screen automatically starts the desktop, which boots in under 5 seconds. Disconnecting preserves the desktop state in the background. The system shares storage (SD card data such as photos and downloads) and network connectivity (WiFi or cellular) between the mobile and desktop environments.

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