Android and open source are closely intertwined. In fact, most open-source fans I know also use Android. Coincidence? I think not. One nice thing about Android is that the Google Play Store has lots ...

LineageOS 23.0 based on Android 16 is now available for over 100 Android devices. Here's what's new and how to install it!

The first preview release of the Swift SDK for Android was published this week, allowing developers to build Android apps in ...

Despite Google's claims to the contrary, F-Droid continues to accuse the company of attempting to turn Android into a walled ecosystem of government-vetted apps. F-Droid representatives ...

When it comes to open-source apps and code, the updates are just as (if not more) frequent, but the public can see it all. Simply visit a site like GitHub and browse some active projects, and you’ll ...

Librephone is an effort to reverse engineer proprietary code needed for your phone to run. While projects like LineageOS prioritize open-source code, some binary “blobs” have so far been necessary.

A new security measure on the horizon could reshape the Android landscape — and not everyone is thrilled. Google is preparing ...

Apple's Swift programming language can now be used to develop for Android, and share code with iOS apps. Swift was launched ...