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

The subscription-free Android setup ...
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Android Auto 16.3 update lands with traces of video apps, light theme

Google has started rolling out Android Auto 16.3 through the beta track and while there are no major changes, there are a ...

New Android Backdoor Confirmed — What You Need To Know

Kaspersky Threat Intelligence has confirmed that a fully functional malware backdoor is being distributed pre-installed on Android devices.

The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.
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Android getting new ‘local file backup’ feature via Google Drive

According to new Google Play Services release notes, Android phones will be getting a “new local file backup feature” with Google Drive.
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Here's why Google’s sideloading restrictions actually make sense

Google's move to slow down APK installs comes in bad taste, but it might save the millions of Android users from getting robbed.

Cyberpunk 2077 is now playable on high-end Android phones using PC emulation

YouTube channel ETA Prime used the Red Magic 11 Pro to run an emulated version of Cyberpunk 2077. It's a suitable handset for ...

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

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Android is getting a long-awaited backup feature for your downloads

The February 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive. The post Android is getting a ...
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This Preinstalled Android Malware Can Hack Any App You Launch on a Device

Be wary of cheap Android devices. Antivirus provider Kaspersky discovers a new backdoor called 'Keenadu,' which has been ...