Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, ...

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.

While Google is restricting app downloads from sources other than the Google Play Store, the company will allow sideloading ...

It’s no secret that Google really doesn’t like it that people are installing Android applications from any other source than ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

How to enable Advanced Protection on Android 16 - and why you shouldn't skip it ...

Apple’s MagSafe system revolutionized wireless charging and accessories when it was introduced on the iPhone 12. But until recently, Android phones didn’t have a way to tap into this magnetic ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At this point in the smartphone age, many of us have committed our ...

Android 17 is officially available for Pixel 6 and newer devices, including Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. Expected eligible phones include Samsung Galaxy S23 and newer, OnePlus 11 and newer, Xiaomi 13 ...

Just three days ago, Google confirmed that Android 17 Beta 1 is coming, and now it’s here. We weren’t expecting the first beta to be released so quickly, but it’s here with improvements to privacy, ...

The new “Transfer to Android” feature lets users move their data by sitting their Android and Apple phones side-by-side. The new “Transfer to Android” feature lets users move their data by sitting ...