Android used to be synonymous with freedom. If you didn’t like your phone’s interface or bloatware, you could simply install a custom ROM — the colloquial term for a forked version of the Android ...

Custom icon packs are not all created equal. Many, sadly, introduce more problems than they solve. But every now and then, I ...

Samsung has confirmed the initial list and a tentative schedule for its Android 16 rollout, as One UI 8 has hit the stable track today.

The new Androidify app will turn your selfies into custom Android bots using some of Google's best AI models, including Gemini, Imagen, Nano-Banana, and Veo 3.

Android's early years made ES File Explorer stand out. The power-user toolkit did what the stock file manager couldn't. It ...

Android 16’s Advanced Protection is getting new useful features. We’ve discovered an under-development interface that will list all the apps that are aware of Advanced Protection being turned on.

Building your own Android widget is easier than you think. Here's a guide to the best apps, setup process, and tips to kick off your first design.

The easiest choice is not always the safest one when it comes to the browser you use on your Android phone. Most people stick with whatever came preloaded, rarely questioning it. If you've never ...

Following the broader Material 3 Expressive redesign last week, the Google Phone app is now more widely rolling out calling cards. Once available, you’ll see an “Introducing calling card: Customize ...

As a small business owner, Liz understands the unique challenges entrepreneurs face. Well-versed in the digital landscape, she combines real-world experience in website design, building e-commerce ...

When I was a kid, it was common to call someone a “retard.” Nowadays, it’s impolite and not politically correct, but it was just a part of life back then. It was never said maliciously toward someone ...

There are inevitably going to be times when you can't hold your phone in two hands: Maybe you're carrying groceries, hanging on tightly to a subway carriage rail, or walking the dog. That means just ...