Apps loaded with malware have been a problem on Android phones for years, and a key reason behind it is the open nature of the operating system. Unlike iOS, which only allows installation of apps from ...

You can now customize icon shapes on your Pixel Launcher’s home screen. Android will give you five options. Including the default circle, there’s square, four-sided cookie, seven-sided cookie, and ...

Android launchers let you replace your default home screen. Six top launchers offer unique features, styles, and pricing. A new launcher can make your phone feel fresh and faster. One of the main ...

Yesterday, Google released Android Canary 2508 as the third release in the new program. Besides integrating Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 changes, it makes two sizable additions. Android Canary is Google’s ...

Moving can be exciting, especially if you've found a great new job or your dream home on the coast. Leaving your old neighborhood can also be bittersweet. We're not always close to every neighbor on ...

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Do you ever feel like your Android device tracks you more often than it should? At this point, it's an open secret that smartphones track their users and use the data for personalizing ads, among ...

Both Android and iOS have matured significantly over the years, offering a hoard of features that once could only be fulfilled through third-party apps or tweaks. Android, specifically, is known for ...

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