The Android version of the popular PC wallpaper app Wallpaper Engine is likely to arrive in October or early November, according to the developer of the same name.
The Wallpaper Engine Team announced on its Steam page that the app will serve as a free extension of the $4 Windows software, allowing users to stream their desktop collections to Android phones and tablets over a local Wi-Fi network. There will be no ads or in-app purchases, but a link to the Windows app will be required as Android users cannot directly access the Steam Workshop add-ons.
Frame rates can be changed to extend battery life
Wallpapers sent to Android devices will also need to be converted to a mobile-friendly format, but the process will be dynamic and complete with customizable settings. Users who are concerned about performance or battery life will be able to make changes to features such as framerate limitations.
The Android leg of the app is said to be an “ambitious undertaking”, but given Android’s large user base, this step seems necessary. The work is expected to lay the groundwork for “potential future extensions,” but Mac and Linux are the only options. It’s also worth considering that iOS and iPadOS have extremely limited customization options.
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