Google has confirmed that Android will not retire app sideloading, but the company is implementing measures that make the ...

Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, ...

The problem seems to be affecting a variety of Pixel devices.

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.

How to set up Private DNS mode on your iPhone - and why it's critical to do so ...

Your iPhone 17 has a built-in diagnostic tool that can test the touchscreen hardware. You can access it through the Phone app by dialing a specific code, but the exact code varies. A more reliable ...

Alexa adds voice command capability and routines to an air purifier, as well as a a pixel light board by Govee and a robotic ...

Google has released Android 17 beta 2 for eligible Pixel devices, introducing UI tweaks, a limited-access contacts picker, EyeDropper API and multiple stability fixes ...

Just three days ago, Google confirmed that Android 17 Beta 1 is coming, and now it’s here. We weren’t expecting the first beta to be released so quickly, but it’s here with improvements to privacy, ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a person who covers consumer tech for a living, I get to use a few dozen smartphones every year. While I almost always advise on which is the ...