Welcome to The Sideload episode 22, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Joe Maring back to the show to discuss his recent anti-buyer’s guide, a list of Android devices he currently ...

Amazon Fire TV Stick is a popular streaming device. One reason for its soaring popularity is the rich Amazon App Store. The Amazon Appstore houses hundreds of apps and utilities to get the best out of ...

Sideloading is one of Android’s greatest strengths. You can install apps directly from a developer’s website, a GitHub release page, or a community forum. But one ...

NVIDIA's cloud gaming service, GeForce Now, has expanded to another platform. Starting today, folks with select Amazon Fire TV sticks can install a native GeForce Now app. While it was already ...

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...

Advanced Protection locks key Android 16 security settings. Blocks sideloading, spam, unsafe links, and insecure networks. Not on by default. You must enable it in ...

Apple adds new features to iOS all the time, but it’s not as common that we get brand new system apps. In iOS 26 though, there are two: Preview and Apple Games. The Preview app is inspired by Preview ...

AI Microsoft Copilot Insiders can now open web links in a sidepane within the app. It’s a low-friction fix for an annoying multitasking pain point in Windows. Apps Google announced plans to introduce ...

Google is set to change, if not completely eradicate, Android sideloading as we know it. The change comes into effect as early as September this year, and could make sideloading more drawn-out and ...

The Nvidia Shield TV Pro remains a standout Android TV device in 2026, proving that strong hardware and consistent updates age better than yearly refreshes. Powered by the Tegra X1+ chip, it continues ...

PCWorld reports that Windows 11 is introducing mobile-style app permissions and a new Baseline Security Mode requiring signed applications. These security enhancements mirror Android and iOS models, ...

Give it a go before you give it up. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac For the first time in 18 years, Apple redesigned the oft-overlooked Phone app. The overhaul in iOS 26 simplifies the Phone app’s ...