Running Android apps on my PC used to feel wrong, but Linux makes them feel right at home, and it's better than any Winddows ...

Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow that will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure way.

Tired of using a cumbersome remote to use your smart TV? Make the switch to a Bluetooth remote on your Android phone.

Microsoft isn’t losing sleep over competition in the mobile realm (cue a moment of silence for Windows Phone), and quite honestly, it has everything to gain ...

After some recent updates, Google Play gaming on PC is better than ever—here's how to get started syncing your data between platforms ...

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It has been known that Google has been working on an official "desktop mode" for Android since 2025. Since the feature's first unofficial debut with Android 16's QPR release, users have seen Google ...

PC gaming can now run directly on Android devices, bypassing the need for cloud services or streaming. According to ETA Prime, this is achieved through x86 emulation technology, which allows PC games ...

by Chris Harper — Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 02:44 PM EDT Impressive strides have been happening in efforts to play x86 games on ARM devices, even Windows x86 games on Android mobile platforms—and ...

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In November, Google linked its Android Quick Share feature to Apple's AirDrop for file transfers between the two mobile OSes. It was initially restricted to Pixel 10 phones, but the company is now ...

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...