F-Droid calls for regulators to stop Google’s crackdown on sideloading

F-Droid has been around for about 15 years and is the largest source of free and open source software (FOSS) for Android.

Android 16 QPR2 makes the Linux Terminal way more useful with expanded file access

You can now access most of your Android phone's files from the Linux Terminal app, starting in Android 16 QPR2.

I finally found the free open source document scanner on Android and I can't stop raving about it

For years, the Android document scanner space has been dominated by a frustrating choice: either pay a recurring subscription for a quality app, or settle for free options that bombard you with ads ...
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Google’s Developer Rules Threaten Sideloading and App Store Choice

Google just dropped a bombshell that could kill Android's openness forever. Starting in 2026, every single Android app must be tied to a Google-verified ...

Google's new rules could wipe out sideloading and alternative app stores, F-Droid warns

F-Droid has warned against Google's new developer verification rules, saying they could kill sideloading and alternative app stores.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, Fold 5, Flip 5 get One UI 8 Update

Samsung has released the stable One UI 8 update for the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 with new ...