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I finally cleaned up my messy contacts and it was easier than I thought

Deceased contacts deserve special attention. Many messaging apps (including Telegram) alert you when one of your contacts ...

Android's Calling Cards are getting a useful customization feature

Google officially introduced Calling Cards to the Phone by Google app last month, although we've known about the feature's ...
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 ...
Engadget

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. The company said that it made the ...
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 ...
BGR

The Amazon Appstore Is Finally Dead On Android - Thank Goodness

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What could have been one of the biggest alternative app stores is finally shutting down on Android. Amazon originally shared plans to kill off ...
TechCrunch

X’s declining Android app installs are hurting subscription revenue

Elon Musk’s X is struggling on Android devices in terms of new installs, even while App Store downloads grow, according to new data from app intelligence provider Appfigures. In July 2025, X downloads ...
USA Today

The Amazon Appstore shuts down on Androids Aug. 20. Will you get a refund?

Amazon is set to shutter its Amazon Appstore on the Android operating system Wednesday, Aug. 20. The move, announced in February, shutters the mega-corporation's competitor to the Google Play store on ...
Android

Google Contacts App Is Also Getting Material 3 Expressive Makeover

Google is rolling out the Material 3 Expressive design to the Contacts app via version 4.61.27. The new UI brings a card-based layout, bolder icons, and a cleaner structure for better readability.
ZDNet

This new Contacts app update solves a problem we've all had on Android phones

Google's latest Android feature is focused on ensuring you have quick access to your communication history. It's called Contact History, and it's found within the Android Contacts app. The latest ...
Forbes

Microsoft Just Released A Major Android App Upgrade For Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft's "Link to Windows" app for Android now offers enhanced Windows 11 PC integration. Users can remotely lock their PC, check battery/Wi-Fi, transfer files, mirror their phone screen, and ...