I replaced 6 subscription-based Android apps with these free open source gems and couldn't be happier

It supports Material You aesthetic, which means it feels like a native part of my Pixel rather than a clunky third-party ...
9to5Google

Android Find Hub trackers continue to ignore UWB – here’s why

One of the key marketing points of the Apple AirTag is “Precision Finding,” which shows you the precise location ...

I turned my old Android into a PlayStation 2, and I've never been more nostalgic

My Realme 12+ is nearing the end of its major Android update cycle. For typical users, there's no urgent need for a ...

Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.

The best sexting apps for discreet and NSFW chats

Signal is the best sexting app for most people, and it was a favorite among the experts I spoke with. This encrypted messaging app isn’t a place to find new sexting buddies, but it is a great app for ...

6 Android launchers that are better than your default home screen (and most are free)

You can customize your Android phone simply by replacing the default launcher. Here are six I've tested and recommend.
Engadget

Our first look at Google's Android for PC interface leaks in a bug report

Last summer, Google announced that Android 16 would include a desktop interface built from Samsung DeX, a mirroring and phone integration tool for PC. Thanks to a (now permissions-restricted) bug ...
Digital Trends

OnePlus Turbo series is coming to fix your battery and gaming headaches

The OnePlus Turbo series is now official, and the pitch is simple: longer play time, stronger performance, and a gaming-first experience at a lower price point than the brand’s flagships. The ...
Android Authority

Good news for custom ROMs: Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 source code

Google has started uploading the source code for Android 16 QPR2 to AOSP following its release for Pixel devices today. This marks a return to form for Google after the company surprisingly withheld ...
techtimes

Best Android Phones for iPhone Users in 2026: Seamless Switch from iPhone to Samsung & Android Phones Similar to iPhone

Explore top Android phones designed for former iPhone users, offering a seamless switch experience, familiar features, and the best iPhone alternatives of 2026. Pixabay, krapalm As the smartphone ...
CNBC

OpenAI launches Sora for Android devices

OpenAI on Tuesday launched its Sora app of AI-generated videos for Android devices. The announcement on Tuesday brings the popular AI app to the Google Play app store for users in the U.S., Canada, ...
InfoWorld

Swift SDK arrives for Android development

The Swift Android workgroup has announced nightly preview releases of the Swift SDK for Android, a tool kit for developing Android mobile applications with Apple’s Swift language. Instructions for ...