Most Android devices don't allow the installation of apps from what Google refers to as "unknown sources." Fortunately, it's usually very easy to enable this functionality. Antuan started out in the ...

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 ...

In this guide we’ll explain how to install or move Android apps to an SD card on your smartphone or tablet. Those with older devices are used to running out of space. Constantly having to delete apps ...

Whether you’ve imported your new Android device from overseas or recently modified its software, it’s possible to find yourself without access to Google apps. This could include the Play Store, the ...

Every Android application available in the Android Market has been signed by the developer with a digital certificate. Like the iPhone iOS operating system, Android devices prevent installation of ...

To help reduce the potential for malware, Android 14 will begin fully blocking the installation of apps that target outdated versions of Android. For years now, the guidelines for the Google Play ...

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

Summary: Android 16 is set to speed up app installations with a new “cloud compilation” feature that offloads parts of the process to the cloud. This should help apps install faster, especially on ...

Epic is also easing up on Google’s mandate that developers use Play Billing. Under the proposal, Google can require that devs ...

Android 14 is here—or the first preview is, at least. Google is kicking off the months-long developer preview process for Android's latest version, which will get a final release in the second half of ...

Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering mobile technology news and reviewing the latest gadgets for the last six years. His work can also be found on sister site CNET ...