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I turned my old Galaxy phone into a pocket Linux server with Termux

Building a pocket Linux server with Termux and an old phone was a challenge. But I unlocked new possibilities for file ...

Finding Android apps on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier thanks to Gemini

Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy ...
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Termux gives your Android phone access to tools Google doesn't want you to have

There's a hidden world of apps that Google really doesn't want you to find. Here are three of them that are accessible ...
Android

Android 17 to Make Installing Third-Party App Stores Easier than Ever

Android 17 will introduce “Registered App Stores” as a result of the Epic settlement, allowing users to install rival marketplaces through a single, uniform screen. This eliminates security warnings ...
TechCrunch

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams

After settling its lengthy antitrust battle over the Android app ecosystem earlier this month, Google said Thursday it will make it easier to install Android apps from outside the Play Store. The ...
Android Authority

14 essential Android apps I install and update through Obtainium

There are a handful of Android apps I simply must install on every phone I use, and Obtanium is near the top of that list. I can’t imagine living without this app; it’s the glue that holds non-Play ...
Techno-Science.net

Android 17 Beta : How to Download and Install on Eligible Devices

Android 17 Beta 1 is rolling out to Google Google Pixel 6 and newer devices. If you are on Android 16 beta, update via Settings > System > Software Update. Stable ...
techtimes

How to Speed Up Any Android Phone Without Installing Apps (Proven Built-In Tweaks)

Android phones rarely slow down overnight. Performance drops gradually as cached files pile up, background services multiply, and system animations strain aging hardware. The good news is that ...
Forbes

Google Changes Android To Stop You Installing ‘Dangerous’ Apps

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Android is now changing We know it’s coming. Google has confirmed a game-changing Android ...
Lifehacker

Android Auto Lets You Install a Web Browser, and It Isn't Actually Dangerous

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...
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6 Free Android TV Apps You Need To Install Before Google Removes Sideloading

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 ...
ZDNet

I finally tried GrapheneOS on my Pixel, and it's the secure Android alternative I've been waiting for

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...