Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

AOSP stands for the Android Open Source Project, the public repository for Android’s source code. By releasing Android 15’s source code to AOSP, independent platform developers (i.e., those who build ...

Open source Android app store cannot exist if Google's plans go ahead, says F-Droid board member The F-Droid project, which ...

F-Droid is warning that the project could reach an end due to Google's new requirements for all Android developers to verify ...

F-Droid has been around for about 15 years and is the largest source of free and open source software (FOSS) for Android.

F-Droid is raising alarms over Google's recent decision to strictly limit app sideloading on Android. After 15 years on the market, the alternative app store now ...

There's a new PS2 emulator out for Android, but you're going to want to know a little more about its background before diving in.

Parth, the digital nerd, dances between the realms of Android and iPhone like a tech-savvy tango. With a keyboard as his compass, he navigates the binary seas, uncovering hidden gems and unraveling ...

Google just dropped a bombshell that could kill Android's openness forever. Starting in 2026, every single Android app must ...

Android and open source are closely intertwined. In fact, most open-source fans I know also use Android. Coincidence? I think not. One nice thing about Android is that the Google Play Store has lots ...

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