Here's a look at how Android 17 will make alternative app stores easier to use

To settle its lawsuit with Epic, Google will make alternative app stores easier to use in Android 17. Here's what that might look like.

Google will ease Android’s verification rules to keep sideloading alive

In its announcement on the Android Developers Blog, Google explains why it is mandating verification for developers. With ...

12 apps I urge non-techies to install on their Android phones

Preinstalled Android apps are usually fine, but there are better options for those who require better usability, ...

6 open source Android apps that prove nobody should pay for subscriptions

If there is no category where the subscription model feels most greedy, it’s password management. Services like 1Password and ...

I can play PS2 games on my Android with one tap thanks to this app

"ARMSX2 is a new open source emulator for the PS2, it is based on the PCSX2 emulator and aims to be the next step in PS2 ...
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Android will let ‘experienced users’ sideload unverified apps as Google makes case for verification

In August, Google announced that it will require developer verification to install Android apps, including through sideloading. That’s continuing, but Google is working on a solution for “experienced ...

How to link your Android phone with a Windows PC to call, text, and share photos - instantly

Incoming phone calls will appear on your Android phone and in the Phone Link app on your PC, so you can answer them on either device. You don't need to keep the app open on your PC if you checked the ...
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The Best Android Watch for 2025

I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been reporting on tech professionally for nearly a decade and have been obsessing about it for much longer than that. Prior to ...