Indian government proposes new rules demanding smartphone source code; Apple, Samsung and others argue even China and US couldn't get it

India's proposed security rule for smartphone makers, including Apple and Samsung, to share source code faces industry ...

India proposes forcing smartphone makers to share source code in security overhaul

The plan is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to boost security of user data as online fraud and data breaches ...

5 Essential Open-Source Apps Every Android User Should Try

Apps like Canta, PixelPlayer, and Audire are some of the essential open‑source Android apps you should install if you want ...

This free tool gives you one easy way to install apps on Linux and Mac - here's how

Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

The first Android Canary release of 2026 is here!

Google has released the January 2026 Android Canary release, and we've uncovered a few notable tweaks and features.

Best of CES 2026: Android Police's awards for the world's biggest tech show

The winners of our Best of CES 2026 Awards are below. They have been carefully chosen by the Android Police team and, for a ...

Google’s new Android source code release schedule is bad news for custom ROMs

Google confirmed to Android Authority that starting from 2026, it will push new source code to AOSP only twice a year: in Q2 ...