Two-factor authentication (2FA) is essential, but apps like Google Authenticator and Authy have a major flaw: they often lock you into their ecosystems. If you lose access to your Google account or if ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

In the dynamic world of mobile technology, Android has become a versatile and widely used platform that offers users a rich ecosystem of applications to enhance their digital experiences. The Google ...

If managing your time effectively is a priority, Tomato is a minimalist Pomodoro timer designed to help you stay focused. The app uses the Pomodoro Technique, breaking your work into manageable ...

In 2025, the landscape of free and open-source Android apps has evolved to offer users an unparalleled level of customization, productivity, and entertainment. These apps not only reshape how you ...

There's also no way to change the voice typing provider. Even though AnySoftKeyboard is privacy-focused, voice input still goes through Google Voice Typing since it relies on Android's built-in speech ...

Google is not discontinuing the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but it has made big changes that affect how Android source code is shared, especially for those who build custom ROMs of Android.

Prarthana Gopal is an Author at Android Police. With over eight years of experience as a professional author and tech enthusiast, she brings a wealth of expertise to this role. Currently, she ...

What are open-source operating systems? Underpinning an operating system, for example Windows on your PC or Android on your phone, is many, many lines of code. Allowing anyone to inspect the source ...

Arguments about what is and isn’t “open source” are often resolved by deferring to the Open Source Initiative (OSI): If a piece of software is available under a license rubber stamped as “open source” ...

Google's Android mobile operating system is open source, which means anyone can, in theory, build their own mobile operating system based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Why, then, are ...