Obtaining Android apps outside of the Google Play Store can be a mixed bag. While Android offers the flexibility to install most apps, you must be cautious about where you get these files.

If you’ve been in the Android sphere long enough, you’ve probably heard people talking about APK files and terms like sideloading. Indeed, an APK can be invaluable if you cannot find a specific app on ...

On Android, installing apps outside Google Play is disabled by default to reduce malware and security risks. You can enable the ability to install Android apps from ...

Smart TVs are much more compelling than their not-so-smart counterparts. They can be used to browse the internet, play games, video call, and more, and this experience is enriched further by apps, ...

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 ...

Accidentally deleted an Android app or suddenly developed interest for one you had long ago? Let’s help you recover it. Image: Peter Holden/TalkAndroid Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain ...

Android smartphones frequently arrive equipped with an assortment of built-in Android apps, widely referred to as bloatware. This term encompasses a variety of software that, while intended to offer ...