How to sideload Android apps on your phone in 2026 - and what's behind the changes

If you're into installing Android apps outside the Google Play Store, you should be aware that the process has changed and ...

I built an Android journal app in Google AI Studio; its AI spots patterns I'd never see

He wrote for Android Headlines for about a year, starting in 2023, before moving on to cover the more interesting smartphone space at Gizmochina. When he’s not at his desk, you’ll usually find him ...

Google's New Android Sideloading Rules Are Rolling Out Now, Here's What Changes

As you likely know already, Google is preparing to launch a new "advanced" flow for sideloading on Android. This is meant to ...

Android's new sideloading option is finally out - here's how it works

Google is walking a tightrope between safety and freedom.

Google begins rolling out Android’s controversial new sideloading flow

The new advanced flow for sideloading adds a 24-hour delay and extra warnings for apps from unverified developers.

Want to run a full Linux distro on your Android phone? I found the easiest way

In the name of science and experimentation, I decided to try running a full-blown Linux desktop on an Android tablet. Turns ...
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I built a markdown note app in less than an hour using Gemini in Android Studio

Building your own custom Android app with Gemini is shockingly easy ...
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Google Play Store starts distributing third-party Android app stores – here’s how it works [Gallery]

Following a long battle in court, Google has opened the floodgates to third-party app store distribution via the Play Store in the US. Starting with just a single option, Aptoide Games, the Google ...