You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

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Google on Wednesday released the first beta of Android 17, which brings performance improvements and a way to add new features to media and camera apps. Most importantly, it’s changing how developers ...

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Google Photos now lets iPhone users tap and hold subjects to create stickers instantly, while Android users wait for Google’s rollout strategy. Image: mstandret/Envato Picture this: You’re scrolling ...

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Google Aluminium will be an Android-based operating system for laptops and tablets — “built with AI at its core,” according to Google. While Google hasn’t yet announced its grand plans, the future ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.