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.

One of the security updates baked into Android 14 is a feature that blocks you from installing some older apps built for Android 5.1 or earlier… kind of. If you’ve got a shiny new phone or tablet ...

Google says that it’s softening its plan to require every Android developer — even outside of the Play Store — to verify ...

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

Setting up your Android? Don’t waste time digging through the Play Store. These free apps are the ones actually worth keeping ...

According to Google, online scam and malware campaigns are getting more aggressive, and there’s real harm being done in spite of the platform’s sideloading scare screens. Google says it’s common for ...

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Isn’t it weird that some Android devices ship without the Google Play Store installed? Yes, that is the case, and several Android devices, including the tweaked versions, and non-licensed devices, ...

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If you purchased your phone through Verizon, you will find Verizon App Manager on it. While the company says it helps organize applications on your device, it also ...