Hackaday

Going Native With Android’s Native Development Kit

Originally Android apps were only developed in Java, targeting the Dalvik Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and its associated ...

Strong Java LTS arrives with the release of 25

Oracle has released JDK (Java Development Kit) 25, the first long term support (LTS) version since JDK 21 two years ago. New ...
Android Police

Open source software that streamlined my Android usage in surprising ways

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as NotebookCheck, and ...
ZDNet

My top 6 open-source Android apps from the Google Play Store - and why that's important

Android and open source are closely intertwined. In fact, most open-source fans I know also use Android. Coincidence? I think not. One nice thing about Android is that the Google Play Store has lots ...
Geeky Gadgets

8 Free Open Source Android Apps: Hidden Gems for a Better Phone

Mindful is a versatile journaling app designed to support your mental well-being. It allows you to document your thoughts through text, voice, or photos, making it a comprehensive tool for ...
9to5google

This YouTube app alternative just added Android Auto support

NewPipe is an open-source YouTube app for Android and, now, it has Android Auto support. The idea of NewPipe is to offer a lightweight alternative to the standard Android app, and also features ...