Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.

Enable the Linux terminal on any Android device, and you can create or practice your bash scripting on the go.

This desktop app for hosting and running LLMs locally is rough in a few spots, but still useful right out of the box.

Amazon has always held a tight grip over the software that runs on its devices, and the company’s Echo line of smart speakers and displays is no different. In fact, it’s much more locked down than the ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Android is now changing We know it’s coming. Google has confirmed a game-changing Android ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

Android 17 will introduce “Registered App Stores” as a result of the Epic settlement, allowing users to install rival marketplaces through a single, uniform screen. This eliminates security warnings ...

The Java ecosystem has historically been blessed with great IDEs to work with, including NetBeans, Eclipse and IntelliJ from JetBrains. However, in recent years Microsoft's Visual Studio Code editor ...

Starting next year, Google will push what might be a controversial change (depending on who you ask), and it affects the process of installing apps on Android devices. For years, Android users have ...

I’ll let you in on a secret. I’m a huge fan of the Plants vs. Zombies franchise. It’s been my go-to PC game ever since it was released back in 2009. Unfortunately, the only way to play the just-as-fun ...