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Worried about your Android phone's security? You might have good reason.

By Jason Cohen

According to the lawsuit, Google has used a variety of tactics to maintain the Play Store as the dominant app distributor for Android, including quashing Samsung's own app store. Google says the suit is 'meritless.'

By Michael Kan

Android apps that stole Facebook credentials from unsuspecting users were downloaded more than 5.8 million times before Google kicked them off the Play Store.

By Nathaniel Mott

A Microsoft employee says Windows 11 will allow users to sideload Android apps.

By Nathaniel Mott

Similar to the Apple TV app, Google's Entertainment Space places your favorite movies, shows, videos, games, and books front and center.

By Stephanie Mlot

Other AI improvements include better timer context and more natural conversations.

By Stephanie Mlot

Google’s Voice Access feature improves accessibility by allowing you to navigate your phone, open and use apps, and enter text just by using your voice.

By Lance Whitney

A new optimization feature will make installing new apps on your device feel much quicker.

By Brittany Vincent

Language packs can be downloaded, allowing for real-time translations without a network connection.

By Matthew Humphries

The features, including a supercharged Emoji Kitchen keyboard, are rolling out in the coming weeks.

By Stephanie Mlot

ARCore-compatible Android phones can now upload connected photos to Street View for all to see.

By Matthew Humphries
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Android 11 isn't a sea change for the leading mobile OS, but the update does bring several welcome conveniences—as long as your device can run it.

By Michael Muchmore

The apps are advertised as Minecraft modpacks, but turned out to be malware.

By Matthew Humphries

Researchers found 67 percent of malicious app installs were via Google's official Android app store.

By Matthew Humphries

The new feature comes with apps, books, and videos for children.

By Stephanie Mlot

The social network found a loophole in the Android OS that allowed it to stockpile millions of MAC addresses.

By Stephanie Mlot

Free apps are cool, but a few bucks can get you so much more. If you are looking to buy in the Google Play store, here are the best paid Android apps to put on your phone.

By Jason Cohen
Android apps worth paying for

Google introduced new features that extend battery life, enhance personal safety, and help disconnect at night.

By Stephanie Mlot

Google plans to introduce end-to-end encryption for users taking advantage of Rich Communication Services (RCS) on Android smartphones.

By Justin Herrick

It’s an impressive milestone as Google doesn’t require the Messages app with Google Mobile Services on third-party Android devices.

By Justin Herrick