After purging roughly half of all apps on its storefront, the Google Play Store has nearly 2 million applications available to download. Sorting through millions of apps to find the best one is not ...

In the name of convenience, many apps these days are designed to be cross-platform. They can run on both mobile and desktop, so you can readily switch between devices without starting from scratch. It ...

Android 16 QPR3 will introduce a subtle feature that reveals which app is accessing a user's location at a given time. The update, which will roll out in March 2026 and is now available via beta, adds ...

This guide will help you build a fully functional Android app using Java only, without Android Studio. It covers setting up the environment, creating a minimal project, building debug APKs, and ...

Google Chat can now be accessed right at chat.google.com in your browser. The old URLs still work, but Chrome extensions may need to be updated. Chat is also adding the ability to schedule messages in ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Nintendo has launched the Nintendo Store app for iPhone, iPad, and Android, expanding eShop access globally. The app lets users browse and buy Switch consoles, games, and accessories, while offering ...

While Android Auto may have its own quirks and shortcomings, it's one of the best and safest ways to use certain functions of your smartphone when driving. If you wish to make a call, play music, or ...

WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code. Passkeys are a ...

Google is preparing a major multitasking upgrade for Android tablets, reviving the ability to run any app in a floating bubble. Code reveals a new drag-and-drop gesture from the taskbar to the screen ...