How-To Geek on MSN

Android is open source, but your phone isn't—here's why Google locked it down

Android is open in theory, but very closed in practice.
How-To Geek on MSN

6 open-source Android apps I’d use even if they weren’t free

Some of these aren't even on the Play Store.

Reader poll says 1 thing matters most in free apps — and it's not open source

Free apps are bountiful, but how do readers pick one over another? Our latest poll shows what matters most in a free app.
Android Police

I'm still mourning these 5 open source apps that vanished from the Play Store

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...
Android Authority

NewPipe, other open-source apps are preparing users for Google's sideloading crackdown on Android

Developers of open-source Android apps, including NewPipe, have begun warning users about Google’s upcoming sideloading restrictions. NewPipe’s developers refuse to comply with Google’s proposed ...
Android Police

This open source browser finally fixed my biggest frustrations with Chrome on Android

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...