Google has delayed releasing the source code for Android 16 QPR1, worrying custom ROM developers who rely on timely AOSP (Android Open Source Project) updates. While Google typically publishes source ...

Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...

The modern app ecosystem runs on unspoken and unfair bargains. Users get a library of free apps in exchange for their data and attention. The model extracts maximum value from users and treats them as ...

If you have been looking for an Android task manager that respects your privacy and actually helps you get more done without getting in your way, give Super Productivity a try. For years, my Android ...

Google’s new developer ID rule may tighten Android security — or end its open-source freedom. Here’s what’s at stake.

There's a new PS2 emulator out for Android, but you're going to want to know a little more about its background before diving in.

Android and open source are closely intertwined. In fact, most open-source fans I know also use Android. Coincidence? I think not. One nice thing about Android is that the Google Play Store has lots ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...