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I've been an Android user for almost 15 years — and Google's sideloading changes are pushing me back to iPhone
By Tom Pritchard published
Google wants to make sweeping changes to sideloading on Android, and it seems very Apple-inspired. Frankly, I think it would be a disaster that makes me reconsider what phones I buy.

Google wants to fight Android malware by making sideloading more difficult — here's how
By Amber Bouman published
Google rolls out a new program to verify apps developers in order to prevent the spread of malware.

This Android malware poses as real apps to take you to dangerous sites and flood your phone with spam
By Amber Bouman published
The Konfety malware has returned and it's now posing as real apps to better avoid detection on vulnerable Android smartphones.

The best photo organizer apps
By John Corpuz last updated
Manage your snaps with one of these top photo organizer apps

Best Android apps — free and paid
By Philip Michaels, John Velasco last updated
There are plenty of apps in the Google Play store, but we tracked down the best Android apps that deserve a place on your smartphone.

The best encrypted messaging apps in 2025
By Amber Bouman, Nicholas Fearn last updated
The best encrypted messaging apps for Android and iOS can stop third-parties from reading your conversations.

At least 5 North Korean spy apps have been found on Google Play — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Be careful what you download. Even Google Play could accidentally host North Korean spyware.

9 essential apps to watch Super Bowl 2025 in style
By Tom Pritchard published
Super Bowl 2025 is coming, and you can watch the big game stress-free and in-style with these 9 essential mobile apps.
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