Google will let ‘experienced users’ keep sideloading Android apps

Google says that it’s softening its plan to require every Android developer — even outside of the Play Store — to verify ...

Google is clamping down on Android apps that cause excessive battery drain

Google will begin clamping down on Android apps that drain a smartphone battery. The Play Store will begin showing warnings ...
9to5Mac

Apple readies new framework to let iPhone users migrate app data to and from Android

A few days ago, Apple published documentation for a new framework designed to simplify the transfer of third-party app data between iOS and Android. Here’s how it’ll work. AppMigrationKit to allow ‘a ...
Android

Google AI Studio Brings 'Vibe Coding': App Creation for Everyone

Google has updated AI Studio with “Vibe Coding,” a workflow that allows users to build and deploy AI applications using natural language prompts. This new system, powered by Gemini, simplifies the ...
SlashGear

Is ChatGPT's Sora App Coming To Android? Everything You Need To Know

OpenAI's Sora 2 app has spent just over two weeks in the public domain, and it has gone viral. The AI video generator even broke ChatGPT's record of amassing a million downloads at a quicker pace. One ...
Android Authority

I ditched Android emulators for this open-source app, and I can't imagine ever going back

I own half a dozen computers in various form factors and performance levels, but I recently found myself reaching for my Chromebook more often. Even with its admittedly lackluster performance and ...
CNET

If You're Using This VPN App on Android, Get Rid of It Now

Security experts are sounding a warning for Android users who may have installed a phone app to access free IPTV and VPN services but are instead in danger of malware that can access their bank ...
9to5google

‘Gemini 2.5 Computer Use’ model enters preview with strong web, Android performance

Google is now letting developers preview the Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model behind Project Mariner and agentic features in AI Mode. This “specialized model” can interact with graphical user interfaces, ...
CNET

Now You Can Use These iPhone and Android Apps With T-Mobile's Satellite Service

T-Satellite, the Starlink-based satellite service, can now do more than just send text messages. Here are the apps that work when you're out of cellular range. Jeff Carlson Senior Writer Jeff Carlson ...
Linux Journal

Bringing Desktop Linux GUIs to Android: The Next Step in Graphical App Support

Android has long been focused on running mobile apps, but in recent years, features aimed at developers and power users have begun pushing its boundaries. One exciting frontier: running full Linux ...
The New York Times

How to Give Your Older Phone New Software Powers

Don’t have the latest A.I.-powered model? There are still plenty of new features in Apple’s iOS 26 and Google’s Android 16 to make your own. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer has been writing ...