Pocket Gamer

How and why Adobe Flash helped define modern mobile gaming

The Adobe Flash multimedia platform has had a surprising influence on the world of gaming, including on mobile. So, let's dig ...

There's now a fan-made port of these classic Star Wars games for Android

A developer has just released unofficial Android ports of Star Wars: Jedi Academy, Jedi Outcast, and Dark Forces.

Nex Playground Review

IGN snootily turned down an offer to review the Nex Playground around its 2023 release. And why not? It’s a casual games ...

We finally got a peek at Android 17’s Nintendo DS-like gaming trick

Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits the screen into gameplay and virtual controller zones, making folding phones feel more like compact gaming handhelds.

Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun

Android 17 is getting a dedicated gaming mode for foldables that will put a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of ...
TechRepublic

Android Alert: 50 Google Play Apps Linked to ‘NoVoice’ Malware Reached 2.3M Downloads

NoVoice malware was found in 50 Android apps on Google Play, with 2.3 million downloads, by bypassing detection and targeting outdated devices. Hackers didn’t sneak past Google Play’s defenses. They ...
Bleeping Computer

'NoVoice' Android malware on Google Play infected 2.3 million devices

A new Android malware dubbed NoVoice exploited known vulnerabilities to gain root access and has been distributed through more than 50 apps on Google Play Store, with at least 2.3 million downloads.
Android Authority

Here's why your Android Auto music controls look different this morning

Google is widely rolling out the new Media Playback template for Android Auto, bringing a consistent UI to music player apps like Spotify and YouTube Music. The update features a wavy progress bar and ...
TechCrunch

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams

After settling its lengthy antitrust battle over the Android app ecosystem earlier this month, Google said Thursday it will make it easier to install Android apps from outside the Play Store. The ...
Android Police

I finally found the best music player on Android after years of switching back and forth

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...
The New York Times

Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard remain at the top

Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard and Leo Carlsson make up the top three on this list. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Ezra Shaw, Michael Reaves / Getty Images, Kamil ...
Android Police

VLC on Android is ugly, but it's still the only video player I trust

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...