The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.
GitHub

Android HCE Beginner App

I will quote a lot of times from this official document, see the full document here: https://developer.android.com/develop/connectivity/nfc/hce This app explains how ...
Android Police

Here’s how Android 17’s App Lock will handle notifications

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...
Beebom

Here Are the Best AI Apps for Android That I Use Everyday

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 ...
techtimes

Mastering the DJI Fly App: Ultimate Tutorial for Pro DJI App Settings and Powerful Drone Flight Tools

Learn how to master the DJI Fly App with this step‑by‑step DJI Fly App tutorial, covering essential DJI app settings and powerful drone flight tools for safer, pro‑level flights. Pixabay, Powie The ...
9to5google

Gemini 3 Pro rolling out to Android as iPhone app gets redesign

Following the announcement yesterday, Gemini 3 Pro is now rolling out to the Gemini app on Android and iOS. This naming approach is mirrored in AI Mode: “Default: Fast all-around help” or “Thinking: 3 ...
Android

Android 17 to Make Installing Third-Party App Stores Easier than Ever

Android 17 will introduce “Registered App Stores” as a result of the Epic settlement, allowing users to install rival marketplaces through a single, uniform screen. This eliminates security warnings ...
gematsu

Nintendo Store app now available for iOS, Android

Nintendo has released the Nintendo Store app for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play. The app, which can be used to browse Nintendo systems, accessories, games, and merchandise, was ...
CNBC

OpenAI launches Sora for Android devices

OpenAI on Tuesday launched its Sora app of AI-generated videos for Android devices. The announcement on Tuesday brings the popular AI app to the Google Play app store for users in the U.S., Canada, ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Microsoft's New Java & AI Video Series Helps Devs Get Started with GenAI

Microsoft announced a new educational initiative called "Java and AI for Beginners: A Practical Video Series for Java," offering a structured introduction for Java developers interested in generative ...
Android Authority

I ditched Android emulators for this open-source app, and I can't imagine ever going back

I own half a dozen computers in various form factors and performance levels, but I recently found myself reaching for my Chromebook more often. Even with its admittedly lackluster performance and ...
Android Authority

We finally know how Android's new app verification rules will actually work

Starting next year, Android will block the installation of apps from unverified developers, a policy that affects both Play Store and sideloaded apps. The new system requires Android to check if a ...