Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play ...
9to5Google

Android 17 can copy more data from iPhone including your iMessage history and homescreen

Google is introducing a massive upgrade to its “Android Switch” tool in Android 17, with the ability to copy more data than ...

Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work

There's no doubt that sideloading is a route for malware onto Android devices, and Google has the receipts for its "50 times ...
The Next Web

A new Android trojan called Rokarolla targets 217 banking apps and can steal your PIN, SMS codes, and crypto wallet funds

Zimperium's zLabs found Rokarolla, an Android banking trojan with 137 commands that steals PINs, intercepts SMS, hijacks crypto payments, and kills Play Protect.

Your Android phone keyboard may be tracking your inputs - how to check (and 2 ways to stop it)

Your Android keyboard may be collecting more than you realize. Here are two ways to take back your privacy, but I only trust ...

I bypassed AirDrop for Android's Quick Share to fix a frustrating file-transfer bottleneck

I used to juggle Nearby Share, Windows Phone Link, and a variety of third-party apps and websites just to move a file between ...
Android Authority

These are the 5 best Android apps I use that aren’t on the Play Store

For most Android users, the Play Store is the only place they ever look for apps, and honestly, that’s how I used Android for years, too. But over time, I realized that some of the most interesting ...
Engadget

Everything to know before putting your car key on an Android phone

Smartphones are a common replacement for credit and debit cards thanks to features like Google Pay and Apple Pay. As more car makers update their tech, your smartphone might just be a replacement for ...
Forbes

Google May Add Play Store Alerts For Removed Android Apps

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Google's new Play Store warning. Google continually deletes apps from Play Store. It has an ...
Android Authority

Google finally opens up the Play Store's gates in the US

Google is opening up the Play Store in the US, allowing users to download apps and make payments outside it starting October 29, 2025. Developers can now link to external app stores or payment options ...