7 of the best Android phones with a headphone jack in 2026

There's nothing like good old-fashioned wired listening for the finest sound. Luckily, the headphone jack lives on in a ...

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams

Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a ...

How to AirDrop on an Android phone (and the few models that can actually do it)

Google has found a way for Quick Share to play nicely with AirDrop, paving the way for the new sharing method.

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...
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Certified Android devices won’t let users sideload APK app files anymore, or at least it won’t be straightforward

Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, ...
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Android 17 may add automatic SIM lock protection to handle SIM PINs

Google appears to be building a feature into Android 17 that would let the operating system handle SIM PIN entry ...
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How To Play PC Games On Your Android Device In 2026

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I never expected to have "play PC games on Android" on my 2026 bingo card. Prior to 2026, PC gaming outside of the pall of Windows was ...

You Can Turn an Old Android Phone Into a Wifi Extender for Your Home Network

March 17, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you have an old Android device ...

Don't Let Someone Fix Your Android Phone Without Using This Setting First

Before you hand your Android phone over to a repair shop, there's one privacy setting you should turn on to keep your apps and personal data protected.