With developer verification, Google’s Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android’s open legacy

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...

14 essential Android apps I install and update through Obtainium

Obtanium is a must-have app on my Android phone. Here are the essential Android apps I install and update through it.

I'm still mourning these 5 open source apps that vanished from the Play Store

I still mourn about these five open source apps that vanished from the Play Store. AdAway is a system-wide ad blocker. It’s ...

Pixel's Now Playing feature has officially rolled out as an app

Google has rolled out a standalone app for the Pixel's Now Playing feature. The app is currently available on the Play Store.

Android 16 QPR3 Finally Delivers a Native Desktop Mode to Your Phone

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Google details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps

Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android.

New 'Oblivion' RAT Malware Can Silently Hijack Your Android Phone

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Android 17 could turn Gemini into your personal app butler

Google just showed how Android 17 could let Gemini handle tasks across your apps. New tools arriving on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 let AI find photos, order food, and book rides while you watch. The post ...