You will see the “incompatible Windows settings” error message pop-up when using the Nougat (32-bit) or Android 11 (Beta) versions of BlueStacks 5. You might also ...

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...

If you’ve ever wanted to play Android apps on your PC, you may have come across the free BlueStacks emulator. It simulates an Android phone or tablet and allows you to run apps and games that weren’t ...

Google has announced that it will require all apps to verify their identity in order to reduce the risk of accidentally installing malware on devices. Android allows ...

Google announced plans to begin banning the sideloading of applications on Android devices in select regions, starting with Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. The tech giant was referring to ...

According to one of the company’s recent reports, attacks on Android smartphones in Q1 2025 increased – with the number of detected malware samples reaching 180 000 (up 27% from Q4 2024). Threats were ...

If you’ve got a Google Pixel phone, getting Android 12 is usually pretty straightforward. Most of the time, you can just grab ...

Google is introducing a new defense for Android called ‘Developer Verification’ to block malware installations from sideloaded apps sourced from outside the official Google Play app store. For apps on ...

Fix Pokémon TCG not working on BlueStacks with simple steps. Learn how to update, clear cache, and adjust settings for smooth ...

Google is considering an overhaul of security patch update rollouts in a bid to improve Android security. According to Android Authority, the new system -- dubbed the "Risk-Based Update System" (RBUS) ...

Google has introduced new requirements for app developers, aimed to make sideloading apps on Android devices safer. Beginning September 2026, app developers distributing apps outside the Play Store ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want them to ...