I found the best open-source file manager for Android, and I'm not going back

For the most part, that consistency has worked well. I use Files by Google as my primary file manager on my Pixel 10 Pro, and for a long time, it has done the job. It comes preinstalled, lets me ...

Now Pixel 9 phones can transfer files with AirDrop, too

When Google announced it had engineered AirDrop compatibility for its Pixel 10 phones late last year, the pessimists among us figured it would be a matter of days before Apple shut it down. But not ...
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Android getting new ‘local file backup’ feature via Google Drive

According to new Google Play Services release notes, Android phones will be getting a “new local file backup feature” with Google Drive.

Android is getting a long-awaited backup feature for your downloads

The 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.

3 Android speed killers hiding in plain sight — here's how to fix them

Speed up your Android by following these three steps.

I replaced 6 subscription-based Android apps with these free open source gems and couldn't be happier

It supports Material You aesthetic, which means it feels like a native part of my Pixel rather than a clunky third-party ...

Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.