Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce ...

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to significantly improve its battery life

Battery dropping too fast? Consider these 12 expert-approved tips to make your device last up to hours longer.
Forbes

The AI Revolution In App Development: Turning Ideas Into Apps In Minutes

Building a functional mobile app traditionally costs between $30,000 and $700,000, with most projects taking three to six months to complete. Additionally, many major apps are developed over a time ...
The Verge

AirPods’ best features come to Android and Linux with free app

You no longer need an iPhone to use AirPods features like ear detection, adaptive transparency, and hearing aid modes. You no longer need an iPhone to use AirPods features like ear detection, adaptive ...
Bleeping Computer

Google backpedals on new Android developer registration rules

Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will also introduce accounts for limited app distribution and will allow users ...
The Verge

Apple will take a mini commission from mini app developers

Devs who sign up for the company’s new program can take advantage of a reduced 15 percent fee. Devs who sign up for the company’s new program can take advantage of a reduced 15 percent fee. is a news ...
Digital Trends

Google will soon give Android power users a safer way to sideload apps from unverified developers

Why is this important? This announcement shows that Google is listening to user feedback and isn’t looking to block sideloading on Android entirely, but rather offer a safer, more convenient option ...
Mashable

Google Play will warn Android users about apps that drain your battery

Google will now label battery draining apps in the Google Play store. Credit: Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It's happened to all of us. You fully charge your smartphone battery ...
Android Police

This Android app replaced a decade-old staple

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
Android

Google Supercharges Android Development with Gemini AI Tools

Google is rolling out a wave of new AI-powered tools for Android developers, led by Gemini integrations across Google Play and Android Studio. Developers can now use Gemini to translate and localize ...
CNBC

OpenAI launches Sora for Android devices

OpenAI on Tuesday launched its Sora app of AI-generated videos for Android devices. The announcement on Tuesday brings the popular AI app to the Google Play app store for users in the U.S., Canada, ...