Google has pushed Android 17 into beta, marking the first major release shaped by its new continuous Canary channel. The shift promises faster access to features, fewer rough edges, and a clearer ...

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BlueStacks is a program that lets people run Android apps and games on a computer. It is popular with gamers who prefer to play Android games on a bigger screen and with a keyboard and mouse. Still, ...

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...

Abstract: The rapid proliferation of Android applications has made mobile platforms a prime target for malware attacks. To address the growing concern of malicious apps, this study presents an ...

There is no escaping AI in 2026, so why not use it to make your everyday life a bit easier? As an Android user, I have hundreds of apps installed on my phone, but let me tell you about the best AI ...

Over time, Android devices can become cluttered with apps you no longer use. These unused apps take up storage space, may run background processes, and can slow down your device. Deleting apps you don ...

In the name of convenience, many apps these days are designed to be cross-platform. They can run on both mobile and desktop, so you can readily switch between devices without starting from scratch. It ...

Google is adding a new notifying dot in Android 16 QPR3 which tells you when an app is accessing your location. Back in 2021’s Android 12 release, Google added a new green dot to prominently notify ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

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