Android apps side-loaded from the internet often come from shady sources. Google will soon identify them and block those of ...

Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place ...

Google offers Scam Detection for phone calls and text messages on Pixel phones. But we've discovered that a major expansion ...

Enable Advanced Protection for Android to get strict defaults, automatic scans, and anti-theft features tied to your Google ...

Google today is announcing strengthened protections for Android developers publishing apps to its Google Play store. The changes are a part of Google’s broader efforts at keeping low-quality and ...

Google is discontinuing its Weather app on Wear OS 6 and above. The company recommends users switch to default or third-party ...

We all have favorite apps on our home screens that are a joy to use. They open instantly, animations glide smoothly, and layouts make sense, so we never hunt for a button. They feel like natural ...

Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the ...

It was a particularly interesting week in the Android world. One of the oldest and most beloved apps by long-time Android ...

Samsung makes fantastic phones. Still, the shiniest Samsung Galaxy phones can't replace the seamless integration and unique features of Google's apps. Whether it's the AI-powered smarts of Gemini, the ...