GameHub lets Android users download and play Steam games locally—no streaming, no Steam Deck required, but with some caveats.

Google has shared new timelines for Android developer verification, with user-facing protections starting in select countries on September 30, 2026. Most users won’t notice any immediate changes, but ...

Google claims the move will make Android safer. Sideloading from unverified developers will involve a five-step process. There will also be a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period. For years, one of ...

Google is testing a new feature that may speed up page-loading times on both Android and iOS devices. The change is coming to Chrome and Chromium-based browsers, the latter of which includes Firefox, ...

Google Chrome 148 introduces lazy loading for audio and video. The function delays off-screen loading media to improve speed and reduce data usage. The feature will roll out across desktop, Android, ...

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Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow, which will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure manner. The new system, scheduled to ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

A hot potato: A year after announcing the most significant change to Android in a long time, Google is now introducing a new process aimed at making the mobile platform "open" again. Mountain View ...

Last summer Google announced plans to tighten security on Android phones and tablets by requiring app developers to register with Google and blocking installation of ...