Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.

The operating system that powers every Android phone and tablet on the market is based on AOSP, short for the Android Open Source Project. Google develops and releases AOSP under the permissive Apache ...

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Audigo Labs, the maker of the Audigo pocket-sized wireless ...

What if the future of coding didn’t require coding at all? With the launch of Google AI Studio, that future might already be here. In a bold move that could ...

WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code. Passkeys are a ...

The first preview release of the Swift SDK for Android was published this week, allowing developers to build Android apps in Swift with official tooling and making it easier to share code across iOS ...

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 ...

Millions of private messages meant to stay secret are now public. Two AI companion apps, Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat, have exposed more than 43 million intimate messages and over 600,000 images and ...

I own half a dozen computers in various form factors and performance levels, but I recently found myself reaching for my Chromebook more often. Even with its admittedly lackluster performance and ...

Listening to high-res, 24-bit audio has never been more accessible or affordable on Android devices. With so much choice, you're likely wondering how to get started if this is your first sortie in the ...