For a while, I wanted to keep my phone as streamlined as possible, only keeping my essential apps installed. But this year has been a tough one and keeping track of everything mentally has been ...

Let’s face it: At best, most of us are reliant on our phones these days. (At worst, we’re downright addicted.) But do you ever consider the things your smartphone knows about you? To put it mildly, it ...

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in day-to-day tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend messing ...

Getting started is straightforward. You need to download the app for Android and macOS and install them. You will be prompted ...

Google is working on a new advanced flow that will let Android power users install apps from unverified developers while ...

Google is backtracking on its decision to kill off sideloading, as it will develop a new flow for advanced users.

Car infotainment systems have historically been a weak point in vehicle design. Often clunky and inefficient, essential features and functions were buried under layers of unnecessary screens and ...

In August, Google announced that it will require developer verification to install Android apps, including through sideloading. That’s continuing, but Google is working on a solution for “experienced ...

Now Google has announced that, in response to feedback, the company will continue to allow developers and “power users who have a higher risk tolerance” to continue sideloading apps from unverified ...

According to Google, online scam and malware campaigns are getting more aggressive, and there’s real harm being done in spite of the platform’s sideloading scare screens. Google says it’s common for ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, ...