Google has yet to release the source code for Android 16 QPR1, sparking fears about the company's commitment to AOSP.

If you’re the type of Android user who values privacy and open-source software, you’re probably familiar with F-Droid. It’s ...

Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...

Google has officially released the Android 16 source code, allowing developers to build their own versions of the operating system. Major smartphone manufacturers like Samsung have already had ...

The modern app ecosystem runs on unspoken and unfair bargains. Users get a library of free apps in exchange for their data and attention. The model extracts maximum value from users and treats them as ...

For years, the Android document scanner space has been dominated by a frustrating choice: either pay a recurring subscription ...

The source code for version 3 of the ERMAC Android banking trojan has been leaked online, exposing the internals of the malware-as-a-service platform and the operator’s infrastructure. The code base ...

Google’s new developer ID rule may tighten Android security — or end its open-source freedom. Here’s what’s at stake.

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

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...