Open source apps are usually leaner and more efficient. Without ads, constant tracking pings, or unnecessary permissions, ...

Android has always been an open-source project, meaning its core code is publicly available for anyone to see, use, or modify—in this case, through AOSP.

Google is not discontinuing the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but it has made big changes that affect how Android source code is shared, especially for those who build custom ROMs of Android.

Kevin Barry, the founder and original developer of Nova Launcher is stepping away from the forever-loved Android launcher app ...

Elon Musk’s X has open-sourced its “For You” timeline recommendation code, aiming for transparency, community collaboration, ...

The open-source nature of Android is one of its biggest draws for many people — OEMs like Samsung use it to their advantage by making their own tweaks to the code for skinned versions like One ...

Nova Launcher, one of Android's most loved customization tools, is now going away for good and Android fans are not taking it ...

Elevation of privilege flaws in Android Runtime (CVE-2025-48543) and Linux kernel (CVE-2025-38352) have been exploited in ...

The first PS3 emulator on Android is now available on the Google Play Store, with the developer taking big steps toward becoming legit.

In hindsight, the downfall of Nova Launcher isn't surprising. In 2022, Nova Launcher was acquired by analytics firm Branch.