Android is drastically different from what it was a decade ago, and these now-defunct but unforgetable apps made it much more useful.

Lawnchair is an open source project built on Launcher3, the same AOSP foundation as Google's launcher. The developers' philosophy is simple. Use the Pixel Launcher's foundation, integrate its ...

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Most of us rely on Chrome for browsing the web on our Android devices, partly because it's almost always installed by default, and we've become used to it from our desktops and laptops. It has a lot ...

Google has shed more light on how Android's app verification rules will work, which will block sideloading apps from unverified developers.

ESET researchers have discovered campaigns distributing spyware disguised as Android Signal and ToTok apps, targeting users in the United Arab Emirates.

Android 16's new Quick Settings panel features resizable tiles and additional elements for enhanced customization. Swipe down, tap the pencil icon to edit, and drag and drop tiles to fit your needs.

Next year, Google will prohibit sideloading on Android—one of the few prominent things differentiating the Android operating system from Apple's iOS. Per the forthcoming policy, Google will ask all ...