Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

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 ...

AI search company Perplexity launched its Comet browser today on Android. The startup debuted the AI-centric browser in July on desktop with AI-powered search. The company is bringing most of the ...

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 ...

Google recently decided that the freedom afforded by Android was a bit too much and announced developer verification, a system that will require developers outside the Google Play platform to register ...

WearOS has a new update and it's fantastic. You get a boost of Material 3 Expressive for the UI. Battery life is improved and animations are much smoother. I've been sporting Pixel Watches since the ...

There is no dearth of Android applications, from millions of options in the Google Play Store to thousands in popular third-party stores, such as F-Droid. You'll be spoiled for choice. But this choice ...

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Whether you’ve imported your new Android device from overseas or recently modified its software, it’s possible to find yourself without access to Google apps. This could include the Play Store, the ...

After the stable Android 16 update, Pixel phone owners are facing serious lock screen issues, including tap-to-wake not working, delayed screen wake, and more. Fortunately, some users found temporary ...

There are a few apps I must install on any new Android phone. Without them, using my handset would be quite challenging. These include the usual suspects like shopping and banking apps, browsers, AI ...