Google is completely changing how sideloading works on Android. Confused or concerned about the new process? Let's break it down.

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Android Auto doesn't play well with sideloaded apps, but this hidden setting changes all that.

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Chrome for Android just got better for foldables and tablets. You can now actually toggle a bookmarks bar to appear on those devices within Chrome, just like it would on the deskt ...

Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.

It also shows how many times I unlocked my phone on a given day. You can get the data on a daily or hourly basis. For example, I can select WhatsApp from the list and check the number of notifications ...

Google is updating Chrome on Android tablets and foldables to be more like the desktop version by adding the bookmarks bar.