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 ...

How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fix dead spots at home

On most Android phones, go to Settings > Network and internet > Hotspot and tethering, then enable Wi-Fi hotspot. On Samsung devices, go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, then ...

Chrome for Android Gets Desktop Bookmarks Bar—Here's How to Enable It

Chrome for Android just got better for foldables and tablets. You can now actually toggle a bookmarks bar to appear on those devices within Chrome, just like it would on the deskt ...

Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.
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Gmail for Android finally lets you create new labels

The Gmail mobile apps lack a handful of features found on the website, but Google is now adding the ability to create new labels on Android. Once available, open the navigation drawer for “Create ...
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Google rolls out Android theft protection feature updates

Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves. These updated Android theft protection features ...
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Google plans to make Chrome for Android an agentic browser with Gemini

Google appears to be testing a new feature that integrates Gemini into Chrome for Android, allowing you to use agentic browser capabilities on your mobile device. As spotted by Leo on X, Google is ...
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I started using Gemini to create notes in Google Keep, and it's been a game-changer

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How to create a camping kitchen drawer

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Java Stream API tutorial: How to create and use Java streams

Get started with Java streams, including how to create streams from Java collections, the mechanics of a stream pipeline, examples of functional programming with Java streams, and more. You can think ...
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How To Make Your Own Custom Android Widgets

Thanks to Android being open-source, there's a myriad of widgets available on the Google Play Store. Widgets are small tools or applications that can be added to your Home screen to perform certain ...