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Android's golden age was built on apps that don't exist anymore—here's what happened to them

Apps that defined early Android.

Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes

Google unveiled new web-based AI tools that can generate native Android apps in minutes, as the company expands its push into ...
Digital Trends

Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Fresh leaks from Android 17’s Canary build suggest that Google is actively working on how notifications behave for locked apps. According to a new Android Authority report, notifications from apps ...

Quick Share is coming to more phones, and expanding into apps

Google previously brought AirDrop support to some Android phones, but it's now announced that Quick Share is coming to ...

Why There's Simply No Need For Android Antivirus Apps Anymore

Many Android users install an antivirus app on a new device without thinking twice. In 2026, there are good reasons to skip ...

Android: Phone app gets central overview for VoIP calls

The Android Phone app is getting a unified call log. In the future, VoIP calls from third-party providers like WhatsApp or ...
Android Police

The first 7 apps I always install on a new phone, and none of them are social media

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

6 Android apps I keep on my phone specifically because they ignore AI

Android apps that do their jobs without AI getting in the way ...

4 surprising Android Auto apps you can actually use in the car

While navigation and music platforms are what most people associate with Android Auto, it supports a surprising variety of ...

Wear OS 7: 5 New Features Coming To Your Android Smartwatch In 2026

Wear OS 7 is coming later in 2026 with several new features aimed at making Android smartwatches more useful and less ...

Microsoft Shuts Down Outlook App For Android Users In 6 Weeks

Email is one of the highest risk apps on your phone. And so Microsoft’s decision to kill one of its long-standing mobile email apps has security implications, as users are pushed to alternatives. Now ...