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Is Aptoide safe? I tried Android's first alternative app store on Google Play - and it's a mess (zdnet.com)

2026-08-12 | by Jack Wallen | tags: aptoide, google play store, epic games

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I gave my Samsung phone superpowers with a $6 pack of NFC tags — here’s how (androidauthority.com)

2026-08-08 | tags: android, apps, phone

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8 free Android productivity apps I can’t live without in 2026 (androidauthority.com)

2026-08-08 | tags: android, apps, free

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I'm switching my phone from Android to Linux (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-05 | tags: android, apps, good

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5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this August (androidauthority.com)

2026-08-01 | tags: android apps, samsung messages, google messages

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Survey finds switching apps is the last thing most Android users want to do (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-13 | tags: android, apps, just

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5 Android features I miss every time I switch to an iPhone (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-13 | tags: android, apps, features

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3 reasons why I want to ditch Google, and 3 reasons why I can’t (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-12 | tags: android, apps, free

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This open-source app fixed my notification chaos when Android couldn’t (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-09 | tags: android, apps, channels

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These 5 Android apps are so good, I’m surprised they’re free (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-06 | get Android App Gift Card → | tags: android, apps, blip

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Survey says this is the best Play Store alternative, but Google might not agree (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-06 | get Aurora Store APK → | tags: alternative, android, apps

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This gorgeous Android launcher is basically dead — and it’s all Google’s fault (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-04 | get Nova Launcher Prime → | tags: android, apps, google

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You might not use this powerful Android utility, but nearly a third of polled readers do (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-29 | get Android Utility App → | tags: shizuku, android authority, android apps

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Commodore's Callback 8020 is a $499 flip phone that blocks social media and browsers (techspot.com)

2026-06-16 | by Rob Thubron | get Flip Phone with Social Block → | tags: commodore, callback 8020, sailfish os

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Here’s a closer look at Pixel 10’s Magic Cue working in third-party apps (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-08 | get Pixel 10 Magic Cue Accessory → | tags: android, apps, exclusive

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Forget Niagara and Nova, this minimalist launcher is my new favorite for old Android hardware (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-08 | get Niagara Launcher for Android → | tags: android, apps, home

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I like Pixel phones, but these 5 features are why I stick with Samsung (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-07 | get Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra → | tags: android, apps, galaxy

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I use Google TV every day — these are my 6 favorite hidden tricks (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-06 | get Google TV Remote Control → | tags: android, apps, file

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Google’s Workspace icon redesign is now complete, and Gmail was the last piece (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-05 | get Google Workspace Icon Set → | tags: android, apps, google

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NewPipe, other open-source apps are preparing users for Google’s sideloading crackdown on Android (androidauthority.com)

2026-06-05 | get Android Open Source Kit → | tags: android, apps, google

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Coding Gaffe Exposes Microsoft 365 Accounts to Widespread Takeover (darkreading.com)

2026-06-03 | by Elizabeth Montalbano | get Microsoft 365 Security Kit → | tags: microsoft 365, android apps, enclave

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Google Play Store could soon warn you about dead Android apps on your phone (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-26 | get Android App Cleaner → | tags: google play store, android apps, google play protect

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Google's AI Studio Now Lets Anyone Build Android Apps In Minutes (slashdot.org)

2026-05-20 | get Android App Development Kit → | tags: google ai studio, android apps, ask play

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Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes (techcrunch.com)

2026-05-19 | by Sarah Perez | get Android App Development Kit → | tags: google ai studio, android apps, gemini ai

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Survey suggests this is the preferred first step when setting up an Android phone (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-13 | get Android Setup Guide → | tags: android, apps, initial

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Scam Android apps on Google Play got millions of downloads from a creepy pitch (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-08 | get Android Security App → | tags: google play, android apps, callphantom

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Google’s got a new tool for making sure your phone is running the Android apps it should (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-04 | get Android App Verification Tool → | tags: binary transparency, pixel firmware, android apps

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Why a day with the iPhone convinced this longtime Android user not to switch (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-28 | get iPhone 15 Case → | tags: iphone 16 pro, android authority, android apps

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Amazon won’t release Fire Sticks that support sideloading anymore (arstechnica.com)

2026-04-17 | get Fire TV Sideloading Kit → | tags: fire tv stick, vega os, amazon appstore

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Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro: I found the differences that truly matter (zdnet.com)

2026-04-03 | by Cesar Cadenas | get Windows 11 Pro License → | tags: windows 11, microsoft, copilot