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Big changes coming to Android (thanks Epic), Google Maps without internet, and cheap Moto phones: Android This Week

The latest Android flagship killers have just launched—but the U.S. is being left out of the party. These new phones are ...

Google will let Android power users bypass upcoming sideloading restrictions

According to Google, online scam and malware campaigns are getting more aggressive, and there’s real harm being done in spite of the platform’s sideloading scare screens. Google says it’s common for ...

Google’s “Contact Exchange” Is Basically NameDrop for Android — And It’s Coming Soon

Apparently, Google is working on bringing over Apple's NameDrop feature to Android. At least according to an APK teardown ...

Google Expands Android Features in November 2025 Update

The update affects multiple device categories, including phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, Android Auto and Automotive ...
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Google Introduces New Android Verification Rules, Will Still Let Some Users Side-Load Apps

Developers need to prove their identity and register the names and signing keys of their apps. Without verification, apps cannot be installed on most certified Android phones. Google does not look at ...

Android 17 is building a new Contacts Picker to keep your address book private

Android 17 may finally let you share only specific contacts with apps thanks to a new Contacts Picker tool. Here's how it may ...