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Got a new Android phone? Here's my 11 favorite Android apps to download first
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Getting a new Android phone? Whether it's your first device or replacing an existing phone, these are the 11 must-have apps for you to download right away.

Only 3 of the top 150 Android apps can detect reverse engineering tool Frida — here's why that's bad
By Amber Bouman published
Frida is a popular tool used by security researchers to examine apps but hackers could also use it to reverse engineer them.

You can now save your US passport in the Google Wallet app — here’s how
By Josh Render published
Google has started to roll out a feature that allows users to store a digital version of their US passports on the Google Wallet app.

Spotify just got a massive AI upgrade from Gemini ahead of Spotify Unwrapped
By Alan Martin published
Google Gemini has now integrated with Spotify on Android to supercharge the streaming service for subscribers.

Best Android apps in 2025
By Philip Michaels, John Velasco last updated
There are plenty of apps in the Google Play store, but we tracked down the best Android apps that deserve a place on your smartphone.

McAfee Mobile Security review: Unlimited VPN access paired with a capable Android antivirus
By Brian Nadel last updated
McAfee Mobile Security now comes with even more features like an unlimited VPN and a password manager but its scans can be slow and you’ll need a newer Android device

Avast Mobile Security review: Great free but even better paid protection on Android
By Brian Nadel last updated
Avast Mobile Security is a comprehensive Android antivirus app with an excellent free version and two fully-featured paid options.

Google Play Protect review: This free antivirus app has seen some major upgrades
By Brian Nadel last updated
Google Play Protect comes preinstalled on most Android devices to keep you safe from malware, malicious apps and more for free.
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