How to sideload Android apps on your phone in 2026 - and what's behind the changes

If you're into installing Android apps outside the Google Play Store, you should be aware that the process has changed and ...
XDA Developers

My old Android phone became a Linux server, and it handles more than I expected

He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, and MakeTechEasier. Anurag’s always pumped about tech and loves getting his hands on the latest gadgets. When he's not procrastinating, you ...
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I built an Android journal app in Google AI Studio; its AI spots patterns I'd never see

Thanks to the integrated Gemini API key, this app, called "Reflect," can give Gemini access to the entries so it can analyze ...

I replaced Chrome with an open source Android browser that runs every extension I need

Not every extension from the Chrome Web Store works properly. Some rely on desktop APIs that don't work well on phones. But ...

Turn an Android Phone Into a Desktop PC: What Actually Works

A modded Nubia Z70 Ultra can run The Witcher 3, but supported Android desktop modes such as Samsung DeX are the realistic ...
Geeky Gadgets

Retroid Pocket Nova Guide: Optimizing Android for Retro Gamers

The Retroid Pocket Nova is a compact handheld device designed for retro gaming enthusiasts, combining Android functionality with gaming-specific features. Retro Game Corps outlines key steps to get ...
Lifehacker

How to Stop Scammers From Showing You Ads on Your Android After Every Phone Call

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...