Google's mysterious Android Pulse app is showing up in the Play Store, and it could help spot apps that drain battery or hog resources.

The Chocolate Factory is tightening the screws on Android sideloading, but the FOSS app market is rolling out a huge overhaul ...

Google lets you vibe code apps in its AI Studio, and later sideload them on your devices or submit them though the Play ...

The alternative Android app store F-Droid for open-source software has received a major update. Version 2.0 is intended to ...

Google’s mission to make Android more like iPhone continues, at least when it comes to security and privacy, narrowing the gap. Android 15 moves the bar significantly, with a raft of updates including ...

For the first time in over a decade, US Android users can open Google Play, tap a single button, and install a real competitor to Google's own store — no APK file hunting, no security warnings, no ...

If you've ever wondered whether an AI feature on your phone is doing anything useful, Ben Khalesi has probably asked the same question. He has covered AI and Android for Android Police since 2023, ...

Despite Google’s best efforts, its Play Store problem persists. A new report has just exposed a vast network of more than 250 “evil twin” applications on the official Android store, acting as decoys ...

Amazon will discontinue its app store for Android on August 20 this year. The company sent a notice to developers indicating that they will no longer be able to submit new apps to the store. The ...