XDA Developers on MSN

This open-source app replaced AirDrop across every device I own, and it works on any OS

AirDrop used to make non-iPhone users jealous, but now there's a better alternative that works for everyone. And it's free ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Who needs AirDrop on Android when this open-source alternative exists

This app lets you transfer files across various devices without compression.
Ars Technica

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

You might have noticed some reporting a few days ago that Android 17 was rolling out in beta form, but that didn’t happen. For reasons Google still has not explained, the release was canceled. Two ...
TechRepublic

Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree Your email has been sent New rules demand ID checks, app listings, and fees Open-source apps at risk Google cites a surge in malware from ...
BGR

5 Essential Open-Source Apps Every Android User Should Try

The Android operating system is a staple in the mobile smartphone space. Android 16 recently received a huge redesign, and the OS as a whole has a higher market share than Apple's iOS. One of the best ...
Ars Technica

With developer verification, Google’s Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android’s open legacy

It’s been nearly 20 years since Google revealed Android, which the company described as the first “truly open” mobile operating system, setting Google-powered phones apart from the iPhone’s ...
Forbes

e/OS/, Shiftphone8, And The Quest For Privacy-Focused Smartphones

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology. I’ve spent time with the Shiftphone 8, a smartphone pre-installed with ...