Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams

Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a ...

Here's how power users can instantly bypass Android's 24-hour sideloading delay

Enabling sideloading of apps from unverified devs will soon require a 24-hour waiting period, but there's a way to skip it.

This DIY project may be the best use yet for old Stadia controllers

Breathe some new life into your old Stadia gamepads and play some modern games with your favorite PlayStation controllers.

Android 16 Now Has a Desktop Mode for Your Pixel 8 or Newer

Connect your Pixel 8 or newer to an external monitor over USB-C, and you get a desktop interface to play around with. It's ...

I test drove the new Android Desktop Mode with my Pixel, and it genuinely wowed me

I test drove the new Android Desktop Mode with my Pixel, and it genuinely wowed me ...

Turn your Android tablet into a portable monitor with this simple USB trick

In a pinch for extra screen space on your PC but don't have a second display? Use this simple USB trick to turn your Android tablet into a portable monitor.
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5 Essential Android Apps You Should Be Using In 2026

With millions of apps on the Google Play Store, it's tricky to choose which ones truly deserve a spot on your Android device. Some promise convenience, others claim to provide better connectivity, ...

Android 17 Beta 2 borrows a major ChromeOS security trick for Thunderbolt and USB4

As we continue to watch the development of Aluminium OS and the "desktop-ification" of Android, Google is taking clear steps to ensure that this new high-end hardware doesn't compromise system ...