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Best Android apps in 2022: Must-have apps for every Android user

By John Corpuz, Philip Michaels published 16 June 22

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.

Google Maps is about to get much better on Android — here’s how

By Tom Pritchard published 16 June 22

Google Maps is finally giving Android a useful widget, complete with local traffic updates.

This free VPN exposed 25 million user records — how to stay safe

By Anthony Spadafora published 16 June 22

The company behind a popular free VPN app left an 18.5GB database of connection logs accessible to the public online.

Best weather apps for 2022

By John Corpuz published 16 June 22

Don't get caught out in the rain. Get up to date forecasts with the best weather apps for Android and iOS devices.

Best Android launchers in 2022

By John Corpuz, Jordan Palmer published 14 June 22

The best Android launchers make the home screen your own with plenty of features and customization options.

These 'Instagram apps' promise free followers but steal your account info instead

By Anthony Spadafora published 13 June 22

Instagram users are being tricked into exposing their credentials by malicious apps offering free followers and likes.

Best free Android apps in 2022

By John Corpuz, Jordan Palmer published 10 June 22

These are the best free Android apps across multiple categories, from productivity to utilities.

Best root apps for Android phones in 2022

By John Corpuz, Jordan Palmer published 7 June 22

These are the best root apps for Android power users.

Best Android games of 2022

By Jordan Palmer published 6 June 22

Here are the best Android games for your phone or tablet. Some games are free, others are paid, but every one of them is awesome.

The best encrypted messaging apps in 2022

By John Corpuz, Anthony Spadafora published 3 June 22

The best encrypted messaging apps for Android and iOS can stop third-parties from reading your conversations.

Best Android browsers in 2022

By Sean Riley, Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 31 May 22

Customizing your Android phone includes using one of the best Android browsers to gain access to new features and functionality.

The best Android VPN in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 18 May 22

VPN An Android VPN is the perfect way to stay safe on public Wi-Fi, access sites blocked by your network, and even watch overseas Netflix shows.

The best mobile VPN apps in 2022

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 11 May 22

VPN There are countless mobile VPN apps on the market, and many aren't worth your time. Here, we've rounded up the top 5 that are.

Google Assistant can automatically change your passwords — here's how to enable it

By Tom Pritchard published 9 May 22

Google Assistant takes all the hassle out of changing your compromised passwords.

Android apps caught spying on 60 million people — what to do now

By Tom Pritchard published 7 April 22

These 11 apps have malware that can harvest your data, so uninstall them right now.

Password-stealing app downloaded 100,000 times — what to do now

By Paul Wagenseil published 22 March 22

A malicious Android app called Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools aims to steal your Facebook password, but it's now been removed from Google Play. Here's how to make sure you don't have it installed.

'Escobar' Android malware steals your 2FA codes — and takes over your phone

By Paul Wagenseil published 14 March 22

A new Android malware named after Pablo Escobar steals your passwords and your 2FA codes before completely taking over your phone.

Best sleep apps in 2022

By Philip Michaels published 3 March 22

The best sleep apps for your smartphone can help you get a full night of rest. Here are options for both Android and iOS.

This nasty Android malware steals your passwords — what you need to know [Update]

By Paul Wagenseil published 2 March 22

Two different strains of Android banking Trojans have recently shown up in the official Google Play app store, and one was still there when we wrote this.

Download NordVPN: how to install on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android

By Mo Harber-Lamond published 21 February 22

vpn If you're wondering how to download NordVPN and install it on your devices, you've come to the right place. Here's our complete guide.

How to turn off Google Assistant

By Robert Irvine published 16 February 22

Here’s how to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or smart speaker.

How to use Signal: Everything you need to know

By Emily Long published 8 February 22

Here's all you need to know to get started with the Signal encrypted-messaging app.

A skull and crossbones against a red background of ones and zeroes displayed on a smartphone screen.

Android security app installed by thousands ends up being malware

By Paul Wagenseil published 29 January 22

An Android security app installed by 10,000 people downloaded malware designed to break into online bank accounts.

Android phone with MicroSD slot open and a card next to it

How to move Android apps to an SD Card

By Sean Riley, Jordan Palmer published 28 January 22

If your Android phone comes with a small amount of internal storage, here’s how to move apps to a microSD card and free up more space.

Over 100 million Android phones hit with malicious apps that steal your money — what to do

By Paul Wagenseil published 27 January 22

Nearly 470 Android apps in Google Play were part of an ongoing 'fleeceware' campaign that has stolen perhaps hundreds of millions of dollars around the world, researchers said.

Look out — this Android malware can steal your money and then wipe your phone

By Paul Wagenseil published 25 January 22

A new variant of the BRATA banking Trojan can factory-wipe your Android device after cleaning out your bank account.

The best photo organizer apps in 2022

By John Corpuz published 21 January 22

Manage your snaps with one of these top photo organizer apps

25 best Android apps for your new phone

By Marc McLaren published 26 December 21

If you've just got an Android phone, you'll want to fill it with apps to help you get the most from it. Here's our choice.

Apple's new Android app sniffs out AirTag stalkers

By Paul Wagenseil published 13 December 21

Apple has released an Android app that can detect the presence of rogue AirTags that might be used by stalkers or thieves.

MMGuardian parental-control app review

By Sean Riley published 8 December 21

MMGuardian has tons of features, but it's undermined by a terrible user interface.

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