Starting next year, Google will push what might be a controversial change (depending on who you ask), and it affects the process of installing apps on Android devices. For years, Android users have ...

37 groups urge the company to drop ID checks for apps distributed outside Play Soon, developers who just want to make Android apps for sideloading will have to register with Google. Thirty-seven ...

Obtanium is a must-have app on my Android phone. Here are the essential Android apps I install and update through it.

Google’s Android operating system has historically offered a more open approach compared to Apple’s iOS, giving users more freedom when it comes to customization and apps. However, the company has ...

Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.

The Android team this week is putting a “Spotlight” for developers on widgets, especially “high-quality” ones. Meanwhile, Android users will benefit from a new Play Store “Widgets” filter. The Play ...

Most stock apps on an Android phone are basic. Most users rely on them since they are installed by default on most Android smartphones, usually missing useful features in third-party alternatives. For ...

Android 17 enables app handoff between devices and web, allowing users to resume tasks seamlessly and improving cross-device continuity within Google’s ecosystem.