One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

Sideloading files to Wear OS usually requires complex ADB commands, but the new Wear APK Install app offers a simpler solution. The app creates a Wi-Fi file server ...

Users are increasingly pushing back against the term "sideloading" on Android. But does the term upset you? We want to know your thoughts.

Earlier this year, Google announced plans to make sideloading apps significantly harder to do on the best Android phones. However, many Android owners did not welcome this controversial move. Now ...

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Android app streaming on Windows 11 is getting a subtle upgrade. A new expanded mode in Phone Link makes apps feel less ...

YoLock gives your Android lock screen an iOS makeover, including lock screen widgets. You can add up to four widgets to your ...

Google says it’s complying with the Epic injunction by erecting new programs and fees.

What is the latest Android 16 Beta? As of December 17, 2025, the latest Android 16 release is QPR3 Beta 1. Android 16 QPR2 was just released via the stable release channel in early December. To get ...

Meta appears to be planning to raise the price of its VR headsets moving forward, according to a recent internal memo, which company leaders hope will combat rising costs. Meta may also be retiring ...

India appears to have backtracked on an order for all smartphones to run a government-launched cybersecurity app, after a backlash over privacy concerns. The directive was issued to leading ...