On Android, installing apps outside Google Play is disabled by default to reduce malware and security risks. You can enable the ability to install Android apps from ...

Find out what to look for in the latest version of Android Studio, including support for Kotlin, Java 8, and a wealth of new tools and plugins. If you’re new to Android Studio, this tutorial series ...

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Android 14 is here—or the first preview is, at least. Google is kicking off the months-long developer preview process for Android’s latest version, which will get a final release in the second half of ...

Google has taken measures to address the issue of malware infections on Android smartphones by implementing stricter guidelines for app development and distribution. The company has ensured that apps ...

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If the new Android 12 app installation animation looks familiar to you, there’s a good reason for it. Why is it familiar? Well, because it looks similar to what Apple is doing on iOS. New Android 12 ...

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With Android 17, Google wants to allow alternative app stores alongside the Play Store. A mockup shows how easy the installation should be. In early November Epic and Google had proposed a settlement, ...

Last month, we reported on Google bringing the much-needed functionality that enables users to install apps on their Android-enabled smart TVs through their phones. However, the functionality was ...

A new version of the XLoader Android malware was discovered that automatically executes on devices it infects, requiring no user interaction to launch. XLoader, aka MoqHao, is an Android malware ...