There is a very real "new computer smell" that every tech fan knows by heart. The spotless desktop, the instant app launches, the empty recycle bin that feels like a fresh notebook on the first day of ...

It has become easier to connect your Android device to your computer over the past few years. For example, you can remote control your computer directly from your phone via Google Chrome. But that's ...

If you purchased your phone through Verizon, you will find Verizon App Manager on it. While the company says it helps organize applications on your device, it also ...

One of the security updates baked into Android 14 is a feature that blocks you from installing some older apps built for Android 5.1 or earlier… kind of. If you’ve got a shiny new phone or tablet ...

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One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

[UPDATE: You can no longer install Android apps to your Windows computer using the Amazon app store] Ever since Windows 11 first hit the scene, we saw a ton of effort ...

Apple's macOS Sequoia now lets you install apps on external SSD drives instead of taking up space on your internal one — but it doesn't tell you this, so here's how to do it. Even with the latest Macs ...

The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight 4 has the ability to install Android apps on it, but it requires a little bit of work. This new system works on both MAC and PC. A Windows or macOS laptop or ...

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 ...