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 ...

In 2025, the landscape of free and open-source Android apps has evolved to offer users an unparalleled level of customization, productivity, and entertainment. These apps not only reshape how you ...

In the dynamic world of mobile technology, Android has become a versatile and widely used platform that offers users a rich ecosystem of applications to enhance their digital experiences. The Google ...

There are a few apps I must install on any new Android phone. Without them, using my handset would be quite challenging. These include the usual suspects like shopping and banking apps, browsers, AI ...

For the longest time since the release of Android, it has been available for users and developers to access thanks to its open-source setup via the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but Google is ...

Google is planning a major change to the way it develops new versions of the Android operating system. Since the beginning, large swaths of the software have been developed in public-facing channels, ...

I’ve previously detailed a list of open source Android apps I always install on my phones, old or new. While all those apps add utility to my handsets, few of them provide pure entertainment. That’s ...

This post wraps up the Android in 2013 series, covering where Android’s possible future. This last segment focuses on open source, the spark of much interest at Android’s public outset and the cause ...

Featuring an e-ink display, Android eReaders are versatile devices that empower you to do more than just enjoy your favorite ebooks. They are capable of handling a wide range of tasks. However, you ...

As of May 2022, Firefox commands 0.5% of the mobile browser market share. While its chunk of the browser market pales compared to Chrome (65%), it doesn't come preloaded on every Android phone. In our ...