3 budget Android phones that work without a Google account

You don't need a special privacy phone to use Android without a Google account. These inexpensive models offer useful ...

I dumped Microsoft Phone Link for this free open source app that does everything better

The downside of using an open source app is the learning curve. KDE Connect doesn't hold your hand after installing the app.

Here's how readers sideload APKs on their Android phones in 2026

According to a new reader poll, the majority of respondents still rely on the simplest method to install APKs outside the ...

I deleted these Google apps for third-party options; my Pixel phone finally runs faster

Google has steadily refined Android over the years, and along the way, it transformed its core suite of apps into almost ...
Dexerto

Free app lets Android phones play Steam games without a PC

A free app called DroidDeck lets Android phones and handhelds run Steam and play PC games directly on the device, with no gaming PC needed.

Google Antigravity looks like an Android app, but your phone isn't invited

The Google Antigravity app is now available in the Play Store, but don’t expect it to work on your Android phone.
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5 Android Phone Apps You Can Safely Uninstall

There are many reasons why a phone may come with unwanted software preinstalled. Perhaps you purchased a Samsung phone that comes with a suite of software from the company, which is how the company ...

Some Googlebook features are off-limits if your phone is stuck below Android 17

Googlebook is finally here, but some of its most useful phone integration features require Android 17, potentially leaving ...
How-To Geek

Running Android apps on Windows is easier than you think, and it's worth the effort in these 5 situations

Aside from playing Android games not available on Windows, being able to run Android apps on your PC allows you to use apps ...