Android 17 to Make Installing Third-Party App Stores Easier than Ever

Android 17 simplifies third-party app store installation with a single-tap install screen, removing OEM warnings after the ...
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Google Introduces New Android Verification Rules, Will Still Let Some Users Side-Load Apps

Developers need to prove their identity and register the names and signing keys of their apps. Without verification, apps cannot be installed on most certified Android phones. Google does not look at ...
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I never use a new Android until I change this one setting

Android protects these lookups through a protocol called DNS-over-TLS, which encrypts them before any content begins to load.
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All you need to know about why the EU fined Google a record $2.7 billion

All you need to know about why the EU fined Google a record $2.7 billion. The European Union (EU) has hit Google with a ...
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Google Developing Android's Answer to Apple's NameDrop Feature

Google is working on bringing an iOS-style instant contact-sharing feature to Android phones. According to recent findings from Google Play Services v25.46.31, Google is developing a feature ...

This free app finally lets your AirPods Pro play nice with Android phones

There's now app that lets you unlock Apple-exclusive AirPods Pro features when they are connected to an Android device.

How to turn on Private DNS mode on Android phones - and why you should ASAP

Unencrypted DNS requests can expose your browsing activity, but Android's Private DNS mode helps keep it secure. Here's how to enable it.

How to clear your Android phone cache (and wipe out lag for good)

This simple tweak can noticeably boost speed and responsiveness on almost any device - no matter the brand. Here's how.