XDA Developers

I used Claude Code to build an Android app that my family actually uses every day

He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, and MakeTechEasier. Anurag’s always pumped about tech and loves ...
XDA Developers

I stopped juggling Claude Code, Codex, and other coding agents after finding this open-source app

That's exactly what Orca is. Developed by Stably AI, a San Francisco-based startup backed by Y Combinator, Orca is a free and ...

I regret paying for these 10 apps, Android and Gemini replaced them for free

Jade Bryan is a Feature Author at Android Police with over a decade of tech reviews and news reporting experience, stretching ...

Google’s new Android XR tools let developers test apps without needing to buy expensive smart glasses

At the 2026 Android Dev Summit, Google has announced some interesting features coming to both Android XR and Android CLI. Developers can now build and test apps for smart glasses without owning the ...

Google is making it easier to adapt Android apps for laptops and foldable phones

Google’s updated Compose adaptive skill helps AI coding agents optimise Android apps for laptops, foldables and larger screens, as Google prepares to give adaptive experiences more attention on Google ...

I set up every new Android phone with the same 7 essential apps, leaving social media behind

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest ...

Google begins certifying Registered App Stores for Android, but not in the US

App stores accepted into the program will enjoy preferential treatment on the Android platform. Users of approved stores will be able to install apps with a single click, similar to the experience in ...

This open-source app lets you run practically any phone app on your Android Auto car screen

Android Auto Maker lets you repackage phones apps to run on your car display, but it comes with several technical trade-offs.
How-To Geek

Why I'm learning to program in Vim instead of VS Code

Many Linux veterans still vouch for Vim for editing documents and writing code. As a Linux user myself, I can see why. When ...

Vulnerability in Java too. The 'real deal' arrives the day after the regular patch. Is an old version of Java lurking in your apps, too?

This week, it's PHP, Node.js, and JavaSecurity topics have been continuing this week. I've written about PHP and Node.js, and ...
BIOENGINEER

Perceived usefulness linked to acceptance of Malang adolescent health app

A one-month mentoring program coincided with increased reported use of the Konco SREGEP app among junior high school students ...
How-To Geek

You need to learn web development before trying to build desktop or mobile apps

Building your own mobile or desktop native app sounds exciting. More importantly, native apps have some clear advantages. That said, starting with web apps will score you some easy wins and prepare ...