Android phones could soon gain the power to shut down, restart, or put your PC to sleep remotely

Microsoft is working on a new Phone Link feature that would allow you to shut down, restart, or put your PC to sleep with ...

How to sideload Android apps on your phone in 2026 - and what's behind the changes

If you're into installing Android apps outside the Google Play Store, you should be aware that the process has changed and ...
XDA Developers

My old Android phone became a Linux server, and it handles more than I expected

He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, and MakeTechEasier. Anurag’s always pumped about tech and loves getting his hands on the latest gadgets. When he's not procrastinating, you ...

I manually triggered Google System Updates using a hidden menu, skipping weeks of waiting

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest ...

Android Pulse Showed Up in Your Play Store Updates, and No, You Weren't Hacked

Android Pulse showed up in Play Store updates with a blank icon and no explanation, but it is a legitimate first-party Google ...

What to try when an Android app keeps crashing

To do so, tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner, select Manage apps and device , and under the Updates ...

There's no such thing as stock Android anymore, and that's completely fine

But many people still call this "stock Android," and that's not entirely accurate. In 2026, there isn't really a stock ...
Security Affairs

Malware Hijacks Android Car Head Units

Malware is abusing car infotainment updates to install proxy software, turning Android head units into nodes for the BADBOX ...
XDA Developers

I replaced my home lab scripts with a local AI model, and scripts won every time

Most of the automation in my home lab has always been handled by scripts. The problem is that scripts are rigid. If I want an ...