I ditched Android emulators for this open-source app, and I can't imagine ever going back

With Microsoft killing the only official way of running everyday Android apps on PC, I found an alternative that doesn't use ...

5 Free Android Apps You Should Always Install First On New Phones

A new Android phone brings endless ways to personalize your experience. Apps like LocalSend, password managers like Bitwarden ...

You're installing and uninstalling your Android apps wrong

Android offers more than the simple Install and Uninstall options for your apps and games. Did you know you can temporarily test or remove apps?
How-To Geek on MSN

How to Install and Use ADB, the Android Debug Bridge Utility

To use ADB with your Android device, you must enable a feature called "USB Debugging." Open your phone's app drawer, tap the Settings icon, and select "About Phone." Scroll all the way down and tap ...
Android Police

How to roll back to an older version of Android

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...
Android

Android App Sideloading Block May Have a Workaround Via This Tool

Google plans to restrict app sideloading on Android from unverified developers starting in 2026, raising concerns among users. While the company cites security, many fear Android is becoming a closed ...
Lifehacker

Customize Your Android With One of These Seven Alternative Launchers

In recent years, iOS has started to catch up to Android when it comes to customization, but Android is still well in the lead. That's partly because it supports alternative launchers, which replace of ...
Liliputing

Fire OS hack lets you install custom launchers on Fire TV and tablet devices, disable OTA updates, and install blocked apps

Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices run a modified version of Android called Fire OS that allows you to stream music and video from Amazon, Netflix, and a wide ...
TalkAndroid on MSN

Play Store not showing up? Here’s how to install it on any Android device

Missing the Play Store on your Android device? You’re not alone. While most phones come with it preloaded, a few still ...
BGR

5 Essential Android Auto Apps You Need To Install

Android Auto is Google's in-vehicle software platform. It allows you to connect an Android phone to a compatible vehicle's infotainment system, effectively turning its touchscreen display into an ...
Liliputing

Lilbits: F-Droid warns that Google’s plans for Android could doom FOSS app stores, there’s a new Kindle jailbreak, and Microsoft is bringing “vibe working” to MS Office

Unlike Apple, Google has always made it relatively easy for users to install Android apps from sources other than the company’s official app store. But recently the company announced that it will ...
TechCrunch

Nothing launches AI tool for building mini apps using prompts

AI-powered app development is really taking off, and smartphone maker Nothing seems intent on capitalizing on the trend: The company on Tuesday revealed Playground, an AI tool that lets users create ...