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

Open the Settings app. Tap Apps . Tap See all apps . Tap AICore . Tap Disable . Tap the three-button menu in the upper-right ...

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Speed up any Android phone using built-in settings like Developer Options, cache clearing, and battery controls—no extra apps needed.

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Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto build. Version 15.8 is now available for download through the beta program, and if everything goes as planned, it should get the ...

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 ...

The company is adding a process to install apps from unverified developers. The company is adding a process to install apps from unverified developers. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience ...

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 ...

Android devices offer a lot of customization options to their users, which is one of the reasons why some people prefer them over iPhones. For example, you can find a lot of custom launchers on the ...

Considering an Android phone instead of an iPhone? Android continues to be the best choice for those who want the most bang for their buck and an open operating system — minus Google restricting one ...

“Google does not own your phone,” Android users are warned, as a controversial new update suddenly becomes real. “You own your phone. You have the right to decide who to trust.” That may be true. But ...