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Google Introduces New Android Verification Rules, Will Still Let Some Users Side-Load Apps

Developers need to prove their identity and register the names and signing keys of their apps. Without verification, apps cannot be installed on most certified Android phones. Google does not look at ...

I changed 10 settings on my Samsung phone to give it a big performance boost

Samsung phones are loaded with smart features, but most people overlook many of them. Here are a few of my favorites.
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I’m finally moving on from Google Chrome - and this is the open-source browser I’m switching to

After trying out several alternatives, I finally stumbled upon Zen browser, a relatively new, fully open-source browser built ...

10 Of The Best Free Android Apps You Haven't Heard Of

Tired of the same old apps? We dug deep to find 10 of the best free Android apps you haven't heard of. Discover powerful ...

How to turn on Private DNS mode on Android phones - and why you should ASAP

Unencrypted DNS requests can expose your browsing activity, but Android's Private DNS mode helps keep it secure. Here's how to enable it.