Abstract: The customization and fragmentation of the Android ecosystem have fostered its prosperity and highlighted the growing importance of conducting security audits on these customized systems.

Most new Amazon Echo devices are powered by Amazon’s Linux-based Vega operating system. But older models shipped with a custom version of Android that’s been locked down to make them feel more like an ...

The popular custom ROM called Lineage OS just got updated to Android 16 officially with new build version 23 in stable channel. For the first time in years, the LineageOS team is releasing a “.0” ...

Google has released stable Android 16 for the entire Pixel lineup, extending support all the way back to the Pixel 6. The search giant also revised its software update policy to provide five major OS ...

Have you ever thought about using an old Android tablet as a makeshift head unit or dashboard screen in your vehicle? You might be surprised to learn it's fairly easy to set up. While nearly every ...

To install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet, you must download the Google Play Store app and its dependencies from a trusted website like APKMirror.com and install them manually. Google ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. With news this week being that Nova Launcher should no longer be a usable option moving forward, we’re curious ...

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Acer is launching a pair of new Android tablets at IFA 2025 this week that have OLED displays for a super affordable price – but some super weird chipsets – starting at just $320. Acer probably isn’t ...

Android used to be synonymous with freedom. If you didn’t like your phone’s interface or bloatware, you could simply install a custom ROM — the colloquial term for a forked version of the Android ...

Rumor mill: Analysts say Amazon could close long-standing gaps with higher-end competing tablets by using Android and thus delivering broader app support and better hardware, potentially reshaping its ...

Amazon has been selling tablets with a forked version of Android called Fire OS since 2011. The current lineup includes a mix of budget and mid-range devices with starting prices between $60 and $230.