Having used Android phones for the better part of the past decade, I've gotten accustomed to several open-source Android apps. I find these better than their closed-source equivalents—in both ...

There are quite a few quality open source apps available in the Google Play Store, and in this article, you’ll see some of the best ones. In the list below, we’ve placed 10 of our favorite open source ...

Open-source applications are transforming the way you can enhance your Android device’s functionality and user experience. These apps not only boost performance but also strengthen security and ...

From watching videos and managing passwords to simply viewing a calendar, it often feels like every essential app now demands a recurring subscription. However, there is a powerful ecosystem built on ...

In the dynamic world of mobile technology, Android has become a versatile and widely used platform that offers users a rich ecosystem of applications to enhance their digital experiences. The Google ...

In an era where personal data is constantly at risk, protecting your information is more important than ever. Open source apps prioritize privacy by design, making sure your data remains secure and ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

The mobile open-source world suddenly has a very major new player, after it emerged on Tuesday that the Symbian, Series 60, UIQ and MOAP platforms are to be merged into an open-sourced platform to ...

There are a growing number of ways to quickly and easily sideload Android apps on Windows 11. Shortly after writing about WSATools, the first Android app sideloader to hit the Microsoft Store, I ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

This post wraps up the Android in 2013 series, covering where Android’s possible future. This last segment focuses on open source, the spark of much interest at Android’s public outset and the cause ...

This article was taken from the December 2011 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...