Android Pulse app may already be on your phone, and now we know what it does

Google's mysterious Android Pulse app is showing up in the Play Store, and it could help spot apps that drain battery or hog resources.
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Android Auto 17.8 Now Available for the First Users, You Can Also Install It Right Away

Google has recently shipped Android Auto build 17.8 to users enrolled in the beta program; non-beta users can install it ...
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Android apps can now check security patches down to individual device components

Google's AndroidX Security State libraries help apps check installed patches, available updates, and fixes for specific flaws ...

MapQuest Now Works With Android Auto – Here's How To Use It

Using MapQuest with Android Auto is straightforward and only requires you to have the latest version of the app installed; if ...
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X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort

Nearly a year ago, Elon Musk-owned X announced it would begin rebuilding the Android version of its app, which had not held up well compared with its iOS counterpart. On Monday, the company shipped ...
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Amazon is bringing Android app sideloading back to Fire TV devices, with a catch

The company says it was a bug.

Best Android Antivirus Apps in 2026: Tested and Ranked

I tested 5 Android antivirus apps on one phone, measuring detection, battery drain, permissions and what each one truly costs.