Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...

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

LocalSend file transferer, BitWarden password manager, Bring! grocery list, Poweramp music player, and Sleep as Android smart ...

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 ...

The creators of the alternative app store F-Droid say that the new developer review rules would make Google the gatekeeper ...

Essentially the anti-Play Store, F-Droid is a volunteer-run catalog of free and open-source apps that are built from source, ...

Google’s proposed developer registration rules could make sideloading far more difficult and put independent app stores at risk, sparking concerns that Android is moving closer to Apple’s locked-down ...

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 has yet to release the source code for Android 16 QPR1, sparking fears about the company's commitment to AOSP.

Proton Mail, from privacy-focused tech company Proton, is a third-party free email option for those who want end-to-end ...

Despite a server "pause" and a reported security flaw, Neon remains one of the top-downloaded free apps in the iOS app store.