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Clear your Android cache to stop slowdowns, here's how

Android phones rarely slow down overnight. Performance usually erodes in small, frustrating steps as apps pile up temporary ...
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5 open-source apps from F-Droid that are better than their Play Store rivals

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is essential, but apps like Google Authenticator and Authy have a major flaw: they often lock you into their ecosystems. If you lose access to your Google account or if ...

Stuck at the airport? How to build an offline streaming toolkit for long delays

The process for downloading music may vary across different services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. You can download ...
TechRepublic

Google Hints at March 2026 Cutoff for Assistant in Android Auto

Google Hints at March 2026 Cutoff for Assistant in Android Auto Your email has been sent Google’s slow-moving shift from Google Assistant to Gemini has apparently taken another step. A recently ...
FOX13 Memphis

Critics warn apps keep consumers stuck in 'cycle of reborrowing'

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - About a quarter of all United State households are living paycheck to paycheck, according to new data released by Bank of America. For many families, pay is just not keeping up with ...
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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 ...
ExtremeTech

Google Introduces New Android Verification Rules, Will Still Let Some Users Side-Load Apps

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HotHardware

Android's New Sideloading Loophole Lets Power Users Install Unverified Apps

Arguably the main reason Android can challenge Apple’s iPhone ecosystem is Google’s decision to keep it an open platform. However, this stance is shifting, as the company attempted to tighten its grip ...
TechSpot

Android won't kill sideloading after all, but new verification rules will make it harder

The big picture: While Google maintains that identity verification will enhance security and trust across the platform, open-source communities remain concerned that even a softened version of the ...
The Verge

Google will let ‘experienced users’ keep sideloading Android apps

The company is adding a process to install apps from unverified developers. The company is adding a process to install apps from unverified developers. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience ...
winbuzzer.com

Google Eases Android Sideloading Rules After Developer Backlash

Google is changing a new security rule for Android apps after facing strong developer backlash. The company confirmed on Thursday it will build an “advanced flow” to let experienced users install apps ...