France is ditching Windows for digital sovereignty - and its new Linux stack is taking shape

Officially, we don't know what France's forthcoming Linux desktop will look like, but this is what my sources and experience ...

I limited background usage for these Android apps and should have done it sooner

If you want an easy way to improve your phone's battery life, head to the Battery page in your Android phone's Settings app ...

8 Hidden Android Features That Quietly Save You Time Every Day

Discover eight hidden Android features that save time, reduce repetitive tasks, and make your phone faster and easier to use ...
Engadget

Android will hide some app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

Google has detailed how users will be able to sideload apps from unverified developers once it implements its more restrictive policy towards downloading software on Android. The company originally ...

Google's working on a great Android feature to save you from 'storage full' struggles

Google is working on an Automatic backup feature that can copy your phone's photos, videos, and audio to your PC without ...
Android Police

I stopped deleting apps by using these 4 tricks to save storage space

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...
Wired

Android Auto’s Secret Superpower Is a Customizable Shortcut Button

Even if connecting your Android phone to your car's dashboard via Android Auto is a daily ritual for you, you may not have explored much beyond the default settings for the interface. You probably ...
Ars Technica

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in September, Google will begin restricting application sideloading with its ...

I freed up over 1GB on my Galaxy S26 by deleting these 7 useless apps

The Galaxy S26 is a great phone, but it's also loaded with bloatware. Here are the first pre-installed apps you should delete ...
The Verge

Google reveals its solution for true Android sideloading: a mandatory waiting period

The one-time ‘advanced flow’ includes 24 hours of cooling off time. The one-time ‘advanced flow’ includes 24 hours of cooling off time. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism.
9to5Mac

Apple steps up crackdown on vibe coding apps, pulls ‘Anything’ from the App Store

As reported by The Information, Apple pulled vibe coding app ‘Anything’ from the App Store last week, citing a self-containment rule from its App Review Guidelines. Here are the details. A few days ...
AppleInsider

Bad vibes: Apple blocks updates for some AI coding apps in the App Store

Apple is clamping down on apps with AI vibe coding capabilities listed in the App Store, preventing the rapid creation of apps that don't pass through the App Store Review process. Vibe coding has ...