There are a few apps I must install on any new Android phone. Without them, using my handset would be quite challenging. These include the usual suspects like shopping and banking apps, browsers, AI ...

Fossify File Manager is a free, open-source alternative to Google Files with a privacy-first approach ...

There are a lot of apps out there, and some of them are even free. But those free ones often have ads, annoying features, features locked behind a paywall, and other nuisances. That's why I prefer ...

What if your next coding assistant didn’t just help you write code but also gave you complete control over your data, tools, and workflow—all without costing a dime? Enter Dyad, a innovative open ...

When you hear the term "open source," it's talking about any publicly accessible design that people are free to change and share as they please. It started with software development, with code that ...

Open-source routers come with many benefits. These are the ones I find the most compelling.

What if you could have a personal AI coding assistant that’s not only as powerful as leading proprietary tools but also completely free and open source? Enter Open-SWE, a new solution designed to ...

I’ve previously detailed a list of open source Android apps I always install on my phones, old or new. While all those apps add utility to my handsets, few of them provide pure entertainment. That’s ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Android and open source are closely intertwined. In fact, most open-source fans I know also use Android. Coincidence? I think not. One nice thing about Android is that the Google Play Store has lots ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...