Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...

We finally know how Android's new app verification rules will actually work

Google has shed more light on how Android's app verification rules will work, which will block sideloading apps from unverified developers.
SlashGear

Here's What That Black 'Dot' On Top Of Your Android Phone Is For

From bulky constructions capable of only making phone calls, or sending texts if you're lucky, to giant screens that connect you to the internet — the transformation of cell phones is an exciting ...
ZDNet

Your Android phone just got a major Bluetooth upgrade for free - how it works

Auracast support rolls out to more smartphones and headphones. You can share your phone's audio with one or many friends. Your phone and headphones must support Auracast to access the feature. If ...

Google expands 'Help me' photo editing tech to more Android phones

Nano Banana, aka Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, is an advanced AI image model that just so happens to excel at image editing. Ever ...
The Verge

You can now play Silksong on flagship Android phones — and pick up where you left off on PC

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Hollow Knight sequel is a Windows emulation darling. Hollow Knight sequel is a Windows emulation darling. is a ...

14 Android Settings That Can Dramatically Extend Your Phone's Battery Life

From bright displays to background apps, your Android phone might be using more battery than needed. Here are some simple ...

F-Droid warns crackdown on Android app sideloading could kill open app stores

F-Droid is raising alarms over Google's recent decision to strictly limit app sideloading on Android. After 15 years on the market, the alternative app store now ...
Android Authority

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 17

The latest Apple event has come and gone, and just as we expected, one of the big announcements from it was the iPhone 17. While the base model iPhone 17 may be the least interesting of the new ...
CNET

I Tested the Pixel 10 Pro and It's a Master Class on What an Android Phone Should Be

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. I've spent a lot of time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, taking ...
The Verge

PlayStation launches new app for parental controls

Look for PlayStation Family on the App Store and Google Play. Look for PlayStation Family on the App Store and Google Play. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The ...
Slate

The $59 Gadget That Broke My Phone Addiction

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Though it felt a bit like discovering an ...