Observed arrival · 2026-10-11

Telescope turns an Android phone into a desktop webcam

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This free, open-source app streams an Android phone’s camera and microphone to webcam-using apps on Linux or Windows.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-11 issue.

For: Android users who need a Linux or Windows webcam
Worth noticing: Linux setup requires v4l2loopback; Debian and Ubuntu install instructions include a specific apt command.

Field notes

The site gives separate launch instructions for Windows and Linux, including a warning to leave the extracted Windows app in its folder. On Linux, the virtual camera depends on v4l2loopback, with distro-specific package commands shown. The page also says the desktop app can install the phone app, while offering a direct APK download.

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