Running Android apps on my PC used to feel wrong, but Linux makes them feel right at home, and it's better than any Winddows ...

Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, ...

Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow that will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure way.

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

How to enable Advanced Protection on Android 16 - and why you shouldn't skip it ...

Nothing can be more frustrating than realizing your phone hasn't charged right when you're about to leave the house. Unless you're carrying a decade-old phone, the phone should charge even if your ...

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

Apple’s MagSafe system revolutionized wireless charging and accessories when it was introduced on the iPhone 12. But until recently, Android phones didn’t have a way to tap into this magnetic ...

green background with a cartonized phone and charger and battery level displayed on a screen - Weiyi Zhu/Getty Images Nothing can be more frustrating than realizing your phone hasn't charged right ...

Smartphone companies keep us on our toes every year by launching new models onto the market, introducing improvements over the previous generations, even if they're vey slight. That could be larger ...