Everything you may have missed from the past week.

Google has started rolling out Gemini screen automation on the Galaxy S26, and this capability has usage limits like other Gemini app features. Those with a free account will be able to make 5 ...

Thanks to the nature of my job, I've bounced between Apple and Android phones for years. For a while, I was walking around with both, and for the most part, either side of the fence was just fine. It ...

Google has detailed how users will be able to sideload apps from unverified developers once it implements its more restrictive policy towards downloading software on Android. The company originally ...

With millions of apps on the Google Play Store, it's tricky to choose which ones truly deserve a spot on your Android device. Some promise convenience, others claim to provide better connectivity, ...

Last summer Google announced plans to tighten security on Android phones and tablets by requiring app developers to register with Google and blocking installation of ...

Sideloading has always felt like something of a guarantee with Android. In fact, some argue it's one of the primary appeals of using Android over other operating systems — a sentiment even Google ...

Person holding smartphone with concept of downloading app screen on display - Elena Uve/Getty Images Sideloading has always felt like something of a guarantee with Android. In fact, some argue it's ...

Google rebuilt Android’s kernel using AutoFDO and real app data, boosting performance, speeding system calls, and improving app launches. Image: Denny Müller/Unsplash Android could soon feel ...

Android users face a new, deliberate process for sideloading apps from August 2026. A mandatory 24-hour wait, developer mode activation, and security confirmations are required. This high-friction ...