Oracle Java reconsideration is widespread: 88% of Oracle Java users surveyed said they are considering alternatives, driven mainly by cost and licensing concerns. Cloud waste remains a major cost ...

I’m one of PCMag’s mobile writers. That means I check out phones, hotspots, and mobile networks. Technology has been my passion and hobby since I was a child. I’ve covered tech professionally for over ...

Abstract: Android apps rely on application programming interfaces (APIs) to access various functionalities of Android devices. These APIs however are regularly updated to incorporate new features ...

Some Linux commands are no longer in use. These commands may still be available, but it's best to avoid them. Each of these commands has a newer replacement. Over the decades that I've been using ...

BlueStacks is a program that lets people run Android apps and games on a computer. It is popular with gamers who prefer to play Android games on a bigger screen and with a keyboard and mouse. Still, ...

Nova Launcher dominated Android customization for over a decade, but its development recently stopped in September 2025. If you’re looking for Nova Launcher alternatives, you’ll find plenty of ...

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work is distinguished by its meticulous focus on flagship ...

Aloha delivers strong privacy tools while keeping a Chrome-like experience. The built-in VPN shines on both Android and MacOS beta. Aloha is a solid Chrome alternative on Android, with room to improve ...

This is important because: iPhone users have long had this contact sharing method called NamedDrop that works by bringing two iPhones close together and instantly swapping info. That convenience and ...

When it comes to mobile devices, iOS and Android dominate the market, yet the apps available on each platform differ in several important ways. Understanding these differences can help users make the ...

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 ...