I used hundreds of new apps in 2025, but only a few really stand out in my mind, and some still reside on my phone. While some of my favorite Android apps from 2025 didn’t necessarily launch this year ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Matthew Guay More than almost any other category, journaling software is about ...

When it comes to mobile devices, iOS and Android dominate the market, yet the apps available on each platform differ in several important ways. Understanding these differences can help users make the ...

Google will start taking action on Android apps in the official Google Play store that have high background activity and cause excessive battery draining. Apps that exceed a "bad behavior threshold" ...

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Nintendo has released the Nintendo Store app for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play. The app, which can be used to browse Nintendo systems, accessories, games, and merchandise, was ...

The first preview release of the Swift SDK for Android was published this week, allowing developers to build Android apps in Swift with official tooling and making it easier to share code across iOS ...

For photographers looking to use a mobile device for high-end results, the camera app that comes installed on many Android phones rarely gives enough control over the camera hardware to achieve those ...

Editor's take: More than a month after the original announcement, we now know exactly how Google intends to tighten its grip on the Android ecosystem. The new rules go far beyond simple housekeeping – ...

The Android ecosystem in October 2025 continues to evolve, offering a diverse range of apps designed to enhance convenience, productivity, and creativity. From AI-powered tools to performance ...

With millions of apps on the Google Play Store, it's tricky to choose which ones truly deserve a spot on your Android device. Some promise convenience, others claim to provide better connectivity, ...