The Simplest Android App for Scanning Documents

Most scanning apps try to get you to buy a cloud storage subscription or pay for extras. Not FairScan, which is free and open ...

I replaced 6 subscription-based Android apps with these free open source gems and couldn't be happier

It supports Material You aesthetic, which means it feels like a native part of my Pixel rather than a clunky third-party ...
cynoteck

iOS vs Android vs Cross-Platform App Development Costs in 2026: What Businesses Should Choose

Compare iOS, Android, and cross-platform app development costs in 2026. Understand the total cost of ownership, maintenance expenses, and when each platform strategy makes financial sense.

Google releases the first beta of Android 17, adopts a continuous developer release plan

Google on Wednesday released the first beta of Android 17, which brings performance improvements and a way to add new features to media and camera apps. Most importantly, it’s changing how developers ...
Developer Tech

Android 17 beta intros continuous Canary updates for developers

Google has shipped Android 17 beta 1 to developers and introduced a continuous "always-on" Canary release channel for updates.

I tried Nothing's AI app builder — and ended up with a screaming tea timer

What if you could create an Android app without knowing how to code? If you have a Nothing Phone, now you can.
Analytics Insight

Swift vs Kotlin: Which Is Better to Learn in 2026?

Overview Swift is ideal for Apple ecosystem apps, while Kotlin dominates Android-based app development.Kotlin 2.0’s faster K2 compiler boosts multiplatform deve ...
PC World

Windows 11’s Phone Link now lets Android apps run ‘almost’ full-screen

Microsoft has now made the “Expanded screen” feature available to all users of the Phone Link app in Windows 11. The update, which is being rolled out via the Microsoft Store (version 1.25112.36.0), ...
Techno-Science.net

Best Android Shortcut Apps (Tested): Which One Actually Works for Your Use Case

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...
Android Authority

Android 17 may finally add the native App Lock feature Pixel users have been waiting for

Google may be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17 that lets users secure specific apps without the restrictions of Private Space. This new API allows the default launcher to lock apps, ...
9to5google

Android’s QR code scanner redesign is rolling back out

Back in July, Google widely introduced a redesign of the Android QR code scanner, but then rolled it back. The updated interface is now starting to reappear. This is the QR code scanner available from ...
BGR

You Can Run iOS Apps On Android Phones - Here's How

Though the battle between Android and iPhone has been long and bitter for many, especially for Apple and Google, one team of developers is looking to instill a sense of harmony with an iPhone and iOS ...