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Japan to force Apple to permit app sideloading next year
Japan has joined the EU with regulations that will force Apple to open up to sideloading apps on its iOS platforms.
Android's hidden Smart Display superpower
Turn your phone into a completely customized intelligent info center with this two-minute, $0 trick.
7 efficiency-enhancing Android apps
These clever tools save you time so you can get straight to work — in a way only Android could allow.
A smart new way to stack Android widgets
Android widgets, unleashed! Give your phone's home screen an efficiency-enhancing upgrade with this awesome new option.
Apple wins ‘resounding victory’ against Epic Games
Apple has won the latest round in the App Store battle against Epic Games. While the decision means it will likely be forced to make some changes, it may hold out on others.
10 powerful tricks for your Google Pixel Calculator app
Your Pixel phone's calculator can do much more than you realize.
How will Apple help IT manage third-party app stores?
Apple at WWDC may confirm a dramatic change to how it runs app purchasing on iPhones by permitting users to download apps from third-party stores.
Android, ChromeOS, and Google's cloudy vision for a connected future
Android and ChromeOS are about to come closer together than ever, but Google's latest line-blurring twist raises more questions than answers.
2 advanced tools that'll change how you interact with Android apps
Save money and boost your productivity with these clever tools for finding and enhancing all the right apps on Android.
7 Google Play Store secrets for smarter Android app management
Save time and perform all sorts of advanced Android app sorcery with these off-the-beaten-path Play Store tricks.
How to get Android 14's new notification powers now
Android 14 looks to bring a big upgrade to how notifications are handled — and with a teensy bit of tinkering, you can add the same superpowers into any phone this second.
Frontline worker apps on the rise
Employees who don’t sit at a desk all day vastly outnumber office workers. The tech world is finally focusing on these deskless workers with an array of mobile apps that assist in scheduling, time tracking, communications, engagement,...
5 wild new ways to make Android widgets more useful
Android widgets can do way more than you realize — if you know how to unleash their hidden potential.
How to turn any website into a custom Android widget
Warning: Your Android phone's home screen is about to get a lot more useful.
Why is Apple making big improvements to web apps for iPhone?
Apple seems to be working on features that make web applications a little more like native apps. Now, why would Apple want to do that?
The best privacy and security apps for Android
Forget malware scanners or over-the-top security suites: These are the apps that'll actually improve your security and protect your privacy on Android.
The best Android password managers
Not all Android password managers are created equal — so which one makes the most sense for you?
12 Gboard shortcuts that'll change how you type on Android
Ready to save yourself tons of time and effort? These Gboard tricks for Android are just what the (smartphone) doctor ordered.
Google Maps gets more immersive live views, even from above
Google unveiled a slew of upgrades involving search and Google Maps, including a new live view feature that lets users point a mobile device's camera for detailed location information and directions in real time.
