14 essential Android apps I install and update through Obtainium

Obtanium is a must-have app on my Android phone. Here are the essential Android apps I install and update through it.
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Java Vs. JavaScript: Core Differences Every Developer Should Know (2026)

Java and JavaScript are entirely different languages despite their similar names. Java is compiled and widely used for ...
Android Authority

I ditched Notion for this simple app to reclaim my focus

I needed a change. Something new. Something fresh. I wanted to ditch Notion because of its complexity and move to something designed around simplicity and focus. So, I switched to iA Writer, and I don ...
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
Android Police

The Android apps I used to take control of my lock screen

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
Windows Report

New "App Builder" Copilot Agent Lets You Build Apps Using Simple Prompts

Microsoft has announced two new AI-powered building tools for customers in the Frontier program. The first one is App Builder and the other one is called Workflows. The update allows users to create ...
Android

Google AI Studio Brings 'Vibe Coding': App Creation for Everyone

Google has updated AI Studio with “Vibe Coding,” a workflow that allows users to build and deploy AI applications using natural language prompts. This new system, powered by Gemini, simplifies the ...
BGR

5 Of The Best Free Measurement Apps On Android

If you've ever found yourself wanting to measure something but don't have a ruler or tape measure on hand, measuring apps on your phone can come to the rescue. They range from the fairly simple to ...
BGR

Closing Apps On Your Android Doesn't Have The Effect You Think It Does

You might close apps to speed up your phone, but Android already limits idle apps to save battery, so you don't need to micromanage them. Apps like Gmail still run background services to deliver ...
TheServerSide

How to install Visual Studio Code for Java

The Java ecosystem has historically been blessed with great IDEs to work with, including NetBeans, Eclipse and IntelliJ from JetBrains. However, in recent years Microsoft's Visual Studio Code editor ...
ZDNet

This new Contacts app update solves a problem we've all had on Android phones

Google's latest Android feature is focused on ensuring you have quick access to your communication history. It's called Contact History, and it's found within the Android Contacts app. The latest ...