[Disclosure: Xyologic cofounder Matthaus Krzykowski was previously VentureBeat’s advisor on mobile issues and remains an occasional contributor.] It’s almost inevitable that the numbers of Android ...

Obtaining Android apps outside of the Google Play Store can be a mixed bag. While Android offers the flexibility to install most apps, you must be cautious about where you get these files.

There are both pros and cons of Android and iOS, but Android generally fares better when it comes to freedom of choice. Google's mobile OS is known for its customizability options, like replacing the ...

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Google says it’s complying with the Epic injunction by erecting new programs and fees.

Having the most up-to-date model of smartphone is something many mobile phone users strive for, but what really makes or breaks a mobile device's usefulness is its mobile apps. One of the most ...

The TikTok app has not returned to the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store, ever since it went dark in the US with a ban looming over its head. That means fresh downloads are not possible on ...

Google’s prepping some changes to Android backups, including backups for your downloads folder and per-app backup settings. Downloads folder backups are getting a warning that file edits won’t be ...

More than 603 million iPhone and Android apps were downloaded across the EU5 in Q1 2012, reports mobile targeting platform madvertise. The numbers published as a result of joint research with app ...

The announcement of Android's 10 billionth app download should be great news for developers. After all, more downloads means more money, right? Actually, it might not. High download rates are actually ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...