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Certified Android devices won’t let users sideload APK app files anymore, or at least it won’t be straightforward

Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026 ...

Slow Android phone? My 4-step refresh routine can speed it up fast

Also: The best phones to buy in 2026 I don't get to use review devices for long, but I have picked up tips and tricks from ...

ADB is the last line of defense for a free and open Android

As Android locks down sideloading, ADB may be the last way to stay in control. Here’s why it still defines Android’s open ...

OnePlus OxygenOS B50P01 Update Adds Auto File Open and Improves Stability

OnePlus has started rolling out a new system update, version B50P01, as part of its regular update cycle. The update focuses ...

I tried to de-Google my phone using only open source apps, and only 2 survived

I went Google-free for 7 days and it nearly broke me ...