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…
Android Canary’s March update is live with redesigns, toggles, and more
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has released Android Canary 2603 for public testing. The release is…
Google’s new Android sideloading includes a mandatory waiting period
Enable developer mode in system settings: Activating this is simple. This prevents accidental triggers or “one-tap” bypasses often…
Oppo, OnePlus, and Vivo officially announce smartphone price increase in China
Amid soaring memory and semiconductor prices, multiple Chinese smartphone manufacturers have started raising device prices. Oppo and its…
Android’s new desktop windowing mode has changed how I use my tablet
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google has been working on bringing desktop-like freeform windows to Android since…
How Grab Optimizes Image Caching on Android with Time-Aware LRU
To improve image cache management in their Android app, Grab engineers transitioned from a Least Recently Used (LRU)…
AI-Powered ‘Ask Maps’ & Immersive 3D Navigation Unveiled in Biggest Upgrade in Over a Decade
69 Google has just delivered its most ambitious update to Google Maps in years, transforming the way people…
Android 17 Beta 2 borrows a major ChromeOS security trick for Thunderbolt and USB4
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Google’s Android boss talks Android 17, sideloading drama, and why he hates phone cases
Every year, MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona helps set the tone for the tech industry. It may…
Google is optimizing Android’s core to make your phone feel faster
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is introducing a new optimization trick to make the core of…
Android security update targets 129 vulnerabilities
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most people never think about Android security updates until a…
Pictured before release: New Razr 70 foldable spotted with familiar design
Last month, the Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra passed through several regulatory bodies. While those leaks indicated…