David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

Google is working to make it easier for ‘experienced users’ to install apps made by unverified developers. The company is building a new ‘advanced flow’ that allows these users to accept the risks of ...

WearOS has a new update and it's fantastic. You get a boost of Material 3 Expressive for the UI. Battery life is improved and animations are much smoother. I've been sporting Pixel Watches since the ...

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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 ...

Android 16’s big redesign has finally arrived, with the QPR1 update now available to Google Pixel owners. Here’s how to install it. What’s new in Android 16 QPR1? Following a familiar initial release ...

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for another stable build of Android Auto. Version 14.8 is now live, and the first devices are getting it through the Google Play Store as we speak. Follow ...

Kubunto is a user-friendly Linux distribution that combines the power of Ubuntu with the sleek KDE desktop environment. If you’re curious about trying out Kubuntu without installing it directly on ...

Google recently released Android 16, which brings a smattering of new features for Pixel phones, with promises of additional updates down the road. The numbering scheme has not been consistent over ...