Google’s New Android Lockdown—Do Not Install These Apps

Google is cracking down on sideloading. Users will only be able to install apps from verified developers without a number of painful extra steps. Now a new warning has just highlighted why this is ...

Android updates explained: Betas, Canary builds, and what you should use

Android releases can be confusing. Here’s a clear explanation of Android Betas, Dev Previews, Canary builds, and which one actually matters ...

Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce ...
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Android Auto Lets You Install a Web Browser, and It Isn't Actually Dangerous

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...
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New Android Auto Update Now Available: Here's How To Install It Manually

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto build. Version 15.8 is now available for download through the beta program, and if everything goes as planned, it should get the ...
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6 Free Android TV Apps You Need To Install Before Google Removes Sideloading

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...
ZDNet

The WearOS update that finally makes Android users proud - and how to install it

WearOS has a new update and it's fantastic. You get a boost of Material 3 Expressive for the UI. Battery life is improved and animations are much smoother. I've been sporting Pixel Watches since the ...
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Consumer Reports: Best blenders for smoothies on the go

If sitting down for a healthy breakfast doesn’t fit into your mornings, why not try a vitamin-packed smoothie? Consumer Reports’ latest tests reveal which blenders can crush and purée your favorite ...
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5 Free Android Apps You Should Always Install First On New Phones

There is no dearth of Android applications, from millions of options in the Google Play Store to thousands in popular third-party stores, such as F-Droid. You'll be spoiled for choice. But this choice ...
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Play Store not showing up? Here’s how to install it on any Android device

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Missing the Play ...
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I Thought This Blender Sucked. Now I Use It Every Day

Here at BA, we take our product testing pretty seriously. We design each test to determine just how well (or how poorly) a given model can perform its essential tasks and special functions. Each new ...