5 Essential Open-Source Apps Every Android User Should Try

Apps like Canta, PixelPlayer, and Audire are some of the essential open‑source Android apps you should install if you want ...
ADTmag

TornadoVM 2.0 release extends Java accelerator support for NVIDIA PTX, OpenCL, and SPIR-V

TornadoVM, an open-source plug-in for OpenJDK and GraalVM that compiles and offloads Java code to accelerators such as GPUs, ...
Android Authority

One year on, many Android users still can't use audio in their cars properly

Owners of several Pixel and Samsung phones have reported that they cannot properly use Bluetooth audio in their cars. The issue predominantly affects phones in the Pixel 7, 8, and 9 series across the ...
Android Authority

Android Auto has a hidden menu, but so many of you had no idea it exists

I’ve said it before, and I’ll repeat it: Android Auto is among Google’s best products. Yes, it has its flaws and could be improved, but the value it adds to the driving experience is substantial. It’s ...
9to5google

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 rolling out for Google Pixel

The preview cycle continues today with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 now available for Google Pixel devices. This follows the stable QPR2 launch at the start of December. Quarterly Platform Releases bring ...
9to5google

Android 16 QPR3 adds a blue dot to show when apps are using your location

Google is adding a new notifying dot in Android 16 QPR3 which tells you when an app is accessing your location. Back in 2021’s Android 12 release, Google added a new green dot to prominently notify ...
The Hacker News

ThreatsDay Bulletin: GhostAd Drain, macOS Attacks, Proxy Botnets, Cloud Exploits, and 12+ Stories

The first ThreatsDay Bulletin of 2026 tracks GhostAd adware, macOS malware, proxy botnets, cloud exploits, and more emerging ...
Droid Life

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update, bringing an end to several months of testing of beta software for many of us ...
Android Police

Google Keep is the most underrated focus app on Android — here's how I use it to stay organized

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...
Analytics Insight

Top 50 Information Technology (IT) Firms in the US

The United States stands as the global hub of technological innovation, hosting some of the most influential Information ...
Android Police

I found the best Google Photos alternative on Android after years of switching back and forth

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work is distinguished by its meticulous focus on flagship ...
The Daily Dot

16 states are suing the Trump administration over freezing funds for electric vehicle programs: “We won’t stand for it”

Over a dozen states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over frozen funds for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday, and sees 16 states, the ...