F-Droid: New developer rules could mean the end for alternative app stores

The creators of the alternative app store F-Droid say that the new developer review rules would make Google the gatekeeper ...

As Android developer verification gets ready to go, here's a new reason to be worried

An Android SDK update raises questions about the impact of developer verification on users' ability to sideload apps when offline.

Android's answer to Apple's Handoff is coming, and here's how it’ll work

Google is working on its own version of Apple's Handoff feature between Android phones, tablets, and PCs. Here's how it might ...

Google forces Android developers to play nice with themed icons

Google released Android 13 in H2 2022. Among other changes, it shipped with themed app icons support, allowing apps to change ...

6 shape-shifting new Android browser powers

These helpful new features aren't yet available to the masses — but they're there and ready for you, if you know where to ...

Android Needs to Remember Its Roots Before It Can Become a PC

Google and Qualcomm seem to be mixing it up for an option beyond Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Android’s New Verification System May Limit Offline App Sideloading

Google's upcoming developer verification system for Android may prevent users from sideloading apps without an internet ...

5 iOS 26 Features Android Users Are Missing Out On

OS 26 packs handy tricks Android lacks: smarter text selection, case-based icon tinting, customizable motion cues, folder ...

8 good reasons to switch from iPhone to Android

So, if you’re curious, here are some good reasons to switch to Android.

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 arrives for Pixels with custom app icon shapes

The most notable user-facing change in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 is the ability to use custom app icon shapes. Besides a circle, ...

How To Control An Android Phone With Your PC

To control your Android phone with your PC, you can use apps like Microsoft Phone Link, Pushbullet, Scrcpy, AirDroid, AnyViewer, TeamViewer, and Vysor.