Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it

Google just released the latest version of its open AI model, Gemma 4, on Thursday. Crucially, Gemma 4 is a fully open-source ...

How to Sideload Apps on Android after April 2026? (Google’s New Rules)

Google is rolling out Android developer verification to all starting April 2026 with a deadline of September 2026. Here is ...
Macworld

Apple’s Swift can be used to create Android apps

The recently released 6.3 version of Apple’s Swift programming language features the official release of the Swift SDK for Android, which means that developers can now use Swift to write Android ...
WeLiveSecurity

Mobile app permissions (still) matter more than you may think

App permissions are almost like an invisible sentry, governing what type of data and device access your apps get. If you’ve ever downloaded a new app or activated a new feature, the chances are you ...
SlashGear

10 Mobile Apps You Should Be Using On Your Phone In 2026

There are many apps on our phones that we barely touch, while some apps that are actually beneficial fly under the radar. By 2026, the Google Play Store and the App Store have become so saturated that ...
Reuters

Mexico antitrust body says Google cannot impose use of Android on mobile device manufacturers

MEXICO CITY, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Mexico's antitrust commission said on Thursday it had resolved a case over a lack of competition in the mobile operating system market stemming from business practices ...
Computerworld

A noteworthy new Android note app

I’m always on the lookout for interesting organizational upgrades. (That’s just how cool of a fella I am, y’see.) And when it comes to jotting down notes and reminders, there’s always room for a new ...
ZDNet

How to use the new Linux terminal on your Android device - it's easy

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Shacknews

How to get access to the Warframe Android closed beta

Warframe has been available to play on pretty much any device you can think of for a while now. The last port of call is Android, and that is getting ever closer. If you wish to help Digital Extremes ...
Android Authority

Google's proposed Android changes won't save sideloading

Yesterday, Google and Epic finally reached an agreement to settle their years-long legal dispute. If approved by the judge overseeing the case, the settlement would resolve the lawsuit Epic filed in ...
Android

How AI Agents Are Reinventing Android Apps — The New Era of Intelligent Mobile Experiences

For more than a decade, Android has been a playground for innovation because it is open-source, flexible and developer-friendly. But a new shift is underway. As Google pushes Gemini deeper into ...