The source code for Android 16 QPR1 is now available on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) after a weeks-long delay. This release gives developers access to the code for new features like Material ...

The Android operating system is home to countless wonderful free and open-source mobile applications - here are six of my all ...

The Android operating system is a staple in the mobile smartphone space. Android 16 recently received a huge redesign, and the OS as a whole has a higher market share ...

I use these open-source apps every day.

Thanks to a vibrant developer community, Android users have access to a fantastic selection of open-source apps. Whether you seek transparency, trust, or freedom from locked-down ecosystems, ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Most people get a lot of mileage out of Google's first-party software and other popular apps that get tons of recommendations. I ...