7 productivity Android apps I tried to love, but later uninstalled

I have always been on a quest for ideal productivity apps – the ones that would finally help me stay organized, focused, and ...
TechRadar

Vicious malware found in Android apps with over 19 million installs - here's how to stay safe

Zscaler ThreatLabs found 77 malicious apps in the Play Store They were downloaded more than 19 million times, carrying different malware The most prevalent variant was Joker Security researchers have ...
Bleeping Computer

Malicious Android apps with 19M installs removed from Google Play

Seventy-seven malicious Android apps with more than 19 million installs were delivering multiple malware families to Google Play users. This malware infiltration was discovered by Zscaler's ThreatLabs ...
HotHardware

Google Risks Making Android Users Furious Over App Sideloading Policy Change

Google’s Android operating system has historically offered a more open approach compared to Apple’s iOS, giving users more freedom when it comes to customization and apps. However, the company has ...
Android Police

Contact-specific vibrations could soon arrive on Pixel devices

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
9to5google

Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...
Android Authority

Pixel phones could soon let you set up unique vibrations for each contact (APK teardown)

We spotted Google Contacts code that hints at contact-specific vibration patterns for Pixel phones. Apple and Samsung already allow you to assign specific haptics to your contacts. If it rolls out, ...
Bleeping Computer

Brokewell Android malware delivered through fake TradingView ads

Cybercriminals are abusing Meta’s advertising platforms with fake offers of a free TradingView Premium app that spreads the Brokewell malware for Android. The campaign targets cryptocurrency assets ...
Android Authority

Google's beloved Androidify app is back with new features for making your own Android Bot

Google has relaunched its Androidify app, now using AI to create custom Android Bot avatars from your photos or text prompts. The new app leverages Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash and Imagen AI models to ...
Android

Your Pixel Phone May Get Custom Vibration Patterns for Contacts

Google is reportedly testing custom contact vibrations for Pixel phones. As the name suggests, this feature would allow users to assign unique vibration patterns to individual contacts, improving call ...
PC Magazine

Google to Block Sideloading of Apps From Unverified Developers

Google compares the move to an ID check at the airport, and says it's aimed at tackling harmful apps. It launches next year, but you can request early access now. Our team tests, rates, and reviews ...
PC Magazine

Google Rolls Out iOS-Style 'Calling Cards' for Its Phone App

UPDATE (8/29): After testing iOS-inspired "Calling Cards" for its Phone app earlier this month, Google has released the feature to all users this week. Like iPhone's Contact Posters, Calling Cards ...