One of the security updates baked into Android 14 is a feature that blocks you from installing some older apps built for Android 5.1 or earlier… kind of. If you’ve got a shiny new phone or tablet ...

Obtaining Android apps outside of the Google Play Store can be a mixed bag. While Android offers the flexibility to install most apps, you must be cautious about where you get these files.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The pre-installed default apps on your phone are meant to perform ...

To install an app from outside the Play Store, you'll need to download its APK file and allow installations from unknown sources. Third-party app stores are installed ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

Cianna Garrison is an evergreen writer for Android Police who's written about everything from food to the latest iPhones and earbuds. Her work has appeared in Elite Daily, How-To Geek, and Reader's ...

An upcoming Android update will significantly upgrade the Linux Terminal app, enabling it to run full-fledged graphical Linux programs on supported devices. The ...

Winlator is an emulator that allows you to run Windows apps and games on Android devices. By utilizing Wine, Box86, and Box64, it supports both x86 and x64 software. After installing the APK, users ...

To properly sign a PDF on your Android phone or tablet, you'll need to download an app from the Google Play Store.