CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it.

I certainly miss Nova Launcher's features, but the Pixel Launcher felt good enough for daily use — until I tried Smart ...

Niagara is one of the unique launchers that gives a unique and less tempting look to your home screen. If you find the ...

Kevin Barry had been working on open sourcing the launcher, but said he was told to stop work on that project. Kevin Barry had been working on open sourcing the launcher, but said he was told to ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. With news this week being that Nova Launcher should no longer be a usable option moving forward, we’re curious ...

Google’s Android operating system has historically offered a more open approach compared to Apple’s iOS, giving users more freedom when it comes to customization and apps. However, the company has ...

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. The company said that it made the ...

Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline Your email has been sent Google will soon require all Android app developers to verify their identities, ...

Android's open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...

Apps loaded with malware have been a problem on Android phones for years, and a key reason behind it is the open nature of the operating system. Unlike iOS, which only allows installation of apps from ...

Back in 2011, Google made a tough call, making one of the biggest changes to Android over the years. Until then, devices running the mobile operating system had come with a distinctive set of hardware ...

Watching YouTube in the car has so far been banned for an obvious reason. Keeping your eyes on anything else but the road can be dangerous, and if you believe you can refrain from looking at the ...