Google and Apple’s app stores both have a reputation for being pretty trustworthy these days. It’s easy to assume that if an app is in either the iPhone App Store or the Google Play Store, it’s safe ...

Apps loaded with malware have been a problem on Android phones for years, and a key reason behind it is the open nature of the operating system. Unlike iOS, which only allows installation of apps from ...

Google has announced that it will block the sideloading of unverified Android apps found outside the Play Store starting next year if their developers fail to comply with the company's upcoming new ...

Smartphones are integral, but app permissions pose privacy risks. Users should manage permissions to secure data. Unnecessary access to location, camera, or contacts can lead to misuse. Android offers ...

Starting next year, Android will block sideloaded apps from unverified developers. If you're thinking this sounds familiar, ...

Android 16’s Advanced Protection is getting new useful features. We’ve discovered an under-development interface that will list all the apps that are aware of Advanced Protection being turned on.

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Mr. Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, claimed that its Grok chatbot app was being artificially suppressed in Apple’s App Store. By Kate Conger Reporting from San Francisco Elon Musk’s ...

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 ...

SlopAds ad fraud scheme were pulled from Google Play. Make sure your phone stays clean and secure moving forward ...

Redditor u/wingsandsauce posed an interesting question to the r/AskReddit community. “What’s a popular app you will never download?” The post quickly gained traction, and folks delivered a wide range ...

Google is slowly rolling out new rules for sideloading on Android. Starting next year, developers in some regions will have to verify themselves in order to distribute apps. Without verification, you ...