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; ...

In the name of convenience, many apps these days are designed to be cross-platform. They can run on both mobile and desktop, so you can readily switch between devices without starting from scratch. It ...

You need a Mac, Xcode, and a connected AI model. Start tiny, build confidence, then expand your project. AI coding works best when you give clear, specific intent. So you want to create your own ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

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Google will start taking action on Android apps in the official Google Play store that have high background activity and cause excessive battery draining. Apps that exceed a "bad behavior threshold" ...

As part of a settlement with Epic, Google is introducing support for “Registered App Stores” starting with Android 17. Certified third-party stores will utilize a “single store install screen” that ...

TL;DR: Short battery life and excessive power use remain two of the biggest complaints about modern smartphones. Google is attempting to address both in Android by shifting responsibility to app ...

There are three things that are certain in life: death, taxes, and Google restricting background work. With every new Android release, Google seemingly further restricts what apps running in the ...

Apple's Swift programming language can now be used to develop for Android, and share code with iOS apps. Swift was launched by Apple in 2014 — although it had secretly been in development since 2010.