How to turn your Pixel phone into a PC - with the new Android Desktop Mode

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Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fix dead spots at home

On most Android phones, go to Settings > Network and internet > Hotspot and tethering, then enable Wi-Fi hotspot. On Samsung devices, go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, then ...

Java 26 with JVM optimizations, HTTP/3, and finally no Applet API

The current OpenJDK 26 is strategically important and not only brings exciting innovations but also eliminates legacy issues like the outdated Applet API.