Motorola and GrapheneOS collaborate for secure Android smartphones

GrapheneOS will support Motorola smartphones in the future. The GrapheneOS developers already said in October 2025 that they were working with a major manufacturer to offer the secure custom ROM on ...

With developer verification, Google’s Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android’s open legacy

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...

I can't wait for Motorola's GrapheneOS phones: Why they're a win for privacy and open source

I can't wait for Motorola's GrapheneOS phones: Why they're a win for privacy and open source ...
Android Authority

LineageOS just brought two of the best things about Pixels to custom ROMs

LineageOS 23.2 has been released, and the development team is now switching to a six-month cadence for major releases. The updated custom ROM supports the Material 3 Expressive style, as well as a ...
Android Authority

This legendary Nokia phone is being brought back to life in 2026

A custom ROM project called Reborn is bringing the classic Nokia N8 back into daily-use territory. Built on Nokia Belle, the new firmware cleans up performance, restores functionality, and modernizes ...
Android Police

I replaced 6 subscription-based Android apps with these free open source gems and couldn't be happier

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 ...
Hackaday

Neither Android Nor IOS: DIY Smartphone Runs On ESP32!

You may or may not be reading this on a smartphone, but odds are that even if you aren’t, you own one. Well, possess one, ...
Liliputing

Motorola plans to ship phones with GrapheneOS (Google-free, security-hardened Android)

So far the operating system only offers official support for Google Pixel 6 or later smartphones. But now Motorola and ...
Android Police

4 dealbreakers that pushed me off wireless Android Auto for good

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
The Verge

Google is expanding AirDrop support to more Android devices ‘very soon’

Interoperability between Android Quick Share and Apple’s AirDrop is currently limited to Pixel 10 phones. Interoperability between Android Quick Share and Apple’s AirDrop is currently limited to ...
MacRumors

Tomb Raider Reboot Launches on iOS and Android

Feral Interactive has announced the release of Tomb Raider on iOS and Android. Originally released in 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Tomb Raider has been fully rebuilt for iOS and Android.
9to5google

Telegram for Android redesign goes all-in on Liquid Glass, rolling out now

After introducing little bits and pieces last year, Telegram’s new update on Android is going all-in on Liquid Glass with new design elements throughout the UI in what is a pretty major redesign.