Reusing the discontinued Qrio Q-SL1 with HomeKit

I have made it possible to operate a second-hand first-generation Qrio Smart Lock (Q-SL1) from the iPhone's "Home" app using ...

5 AI agents you can actually use on Android in 2026 (and who should use them)

When it comes to AI agents there are plenty of different approaches out there, but here are five we recommend.
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This free open-source app lets Android Auto run almost any app on your car's screen

Compared to some other open-source apps that have tried to solve the same problem, Android Auto Maker takes a unique approach ...
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Your old Android phone can run a real Linux desktop, and Termux is all it takes to get started

Starting with the easier (and faster) method for a rootless Linux GUI experience, the Termux Native instance sets up all the ...

Can AI agents build more than just apps? A map of terms for games, IoT, business automation, and more (for non-engineers)

If I have an AI agent, can I build things other than apps?” Even if you think that, when you actually try to ask for it, you ...
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I found a safer way to install APKs and keep them updated on Android

Victor is a Features Author at Android Police with several years' experience in writing about tech. His focus is on Android, apps, software and Google products. He's particularly interested in how ...

I tried Gemini, Grok, and Claude for a month on Android; one clearly dominated

Gemini, Grok, and Claude all promise to make everyday tasks easier, answer complicated questions, and improve productivity. However, impressive demos and benchmark scores rarely tell the whole story.