Google Claims Android App Sideloading Won't Die, But Change

Google is addressing doubts regarding the upcoming developer verification for Android app sideloading. More details here.
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How to use the Gemini app on Android

Do you want to know how to use the Gemini app? See how easy it is to use the app with these beginner-friendly tips.
Opinion

I've been an Android user for almost 15 years — and Google's sideloading changes are pushing me back to iPhone

Google wants to make sweeping changes to sideloading on Android, and it seems very Apple-inspired. Frankly, I think it would be a disaster that makes me reconsider what phones I buy.

Epic says it has proof Apple was scaring users off third-party app stores

But Google still makes them intentionally difficult to install.

It takes 6 seconds to install a third-party app store, and Epic is complaining about it

Epic Games will never just take the win — it's now appealing to the court of public opinion that it takes one more actual ...

4 Essential Google TV Apps You Should Be Using In 2025

LocalSend, Projectivy Launcher, VLC media player, and tvQuickActions Pro improve your Google TV experience by letting you ...

Nothing’s ‘first step’ to an ‘AI OS’ is not first, or an OS, but is fascinating

Nothing is launching an app store for AI-built smartphone software.

F-Droid says Google’s new sideloading restrictions will kill the project

F-Droid has been around for about 15 years and is the largest source of free and open source software (FOSS) for Android.

8 good reasons to switch from iPhone to Android

So, if you’re curious, here are some good reasons to switch to Android.
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Tired of useless apps on Android? Here’s how to remove them in seconds

If you’ve ever opened your brand-new Android phone and found a bunch of pre-installed apps you never asked for — and likely ...

You Still Can’t Sync Apple Watch to the Fitbit App—But This Gets Close

Apple Watch does not sync directly to the Fitbit app. Third-party apps like Strava or MyFitnessSync can get your data from ...

How To Control An Android Phone With Your PC

To control your Android phone with your PC, you can use apps like Microsoft Phone Link, Pushbullet, Scrcpy, AirDroid, AnyViewer, TeamViewer, and Vysor.