Google’s Android app works similarly to its remote desktop Chrome software that’s been available since 2011, which can be used to assist remote support scenarios or give access to files and applications. The Chrome desktop app, which is available for Windows and Mac machines but not Linux, is also required to enable remote access from the Android device.
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