Quick Share is finally compatible with AirDrop, allowing file transfers between Android and Apple devices. The feature is rolling out first to the Pixel 10 series and requires the new “Quick Share ...

Android 16 first came out in June but, in a change from its usual yearly update schedule, a second iteration is now on the ...

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Android already offers several on-device protection features. The OS offers on-device fraud detection to spot scams within ...

Google launched Android 16 back in June, and with it came a ton of features and updates. Usually, that’s all Google does ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

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Google’s upcoming verification rules for Android app installs are moving ahead, but the company is building an alternative route for technical users who want full control over sideloading. The ...

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Google recently decided that the freedom afforded by Android was a bit too much and announced developer verification, a system that will require developers outside the Google Play platform to register ...

Google has decided to ease up on its sideloading restrictions after facing a lot of criticism from Android enthusiasts and developers. The original plan was to block apps from unverified developers ...