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.

One of the security updates baked into Android 14 is a feature that blocks you from installing some older apps built for Android 5.1 or earlier… kind of. If you’ve got a shiny new phone or tablet ...

Android devices are configured to prevent the installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play Store and the device manufacturer's store to enhance security. However, if you need to ...

Are your rights gone? F-Droid warns Android sideloading verification rules strip freedom, letting Google decide what apps you ...

Android 16 introduces a seamless app updates feature that reduces how long an app is frozen while it’s being updated.