Google is tightening the screws on Android security. From March 2026, developers who distribute apps outside the Play Store will need to verify their identity. That means no more anonymous APKs ...

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Android’s hidden Developer Options can supercharge your phone with features like faster animations, improved Bluetooth audio, file transfer defaults, fake GPS location, background app limits, and ...

Google's two primary platforms are on the brink of becoming one, if this week's headlines are to be believed. But — surprise, surprise — there's more to the story than those headlines suggest. Man, oh ...

Google's head of Android emailed cofounder Sergey Brin for advice in 1999 and landed a job offer. Sameer Samat declined the offer at the time, but Brin helped him secure startup funding. Later on, CEO ...

Samsung’s Galaxy devices have long been praised for their innovative features, but there’s a hidden gem that many users don’t know about: Samsung Auto + DeX. This unofficial yet powerful combination ...

Android 16 looked to be one of the most impressive upgrades to the mobile operating system in recent times. Google teased some seriously cool features that would elevate Android to the next level.

Transforming your Android device into a dual-purpose machine by installing Windows 10 is a technically demanding yet rewarding process. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough to help you achieve a ...

The radical-dude ’80s and ’90s aesthetic has been celebrated so much that I’m finally a little sick of it. No hate to the Radwood diehards, but I think we’ve seen enough synthwave sunset imagery to ...

Android 16 will introduce Auracast support for Pixel devices, but it’s hidden in the current beta and requires a developer options toggle to enable. This Bluetooth ...

This post is jumbled, because I am confused. Sorry in advance. We have a 2018 Subaru Forester with Starlink. It will bluetooth sync with our phones (an iPhone and a Pixel 8) and hands free works fine.