Eric is a freelance writer and an OG 'round these parts. Since leaving Android Police, his work has been in Lifehacker, The New York Times, OneZero, PCMag, and a bunch of other places. Catch him on ...

"Just root it" is something you've probably heard said if you've spent any meaningful time hanging around a hardcore Android user. But, unless you've spent too much time lingering in the darker ...

Most people think that modding Android is as complicated as sending a man on Mars, but I assure you it's not. The 1st few parts are tricky yes, but once that's out of the way, it's so simple even a 5 ...

Two different interfaces would launch depending on what PIN you typed in on the lock screen. PIN one would show a bunch of popular but non-functional apps, like Tinder, Instagram, Facebook, Netflix, ...

Android users have a long history of unlocking their phones, sideloading apps and installing custom OS builds-- but getting the tools to do all that has always been kind of a pain in the ass. Users ...

Aaron is a geek who has always had a passion for technology. When not working or writing, he can be found spending time with his family, playing a game, or watching a movie. CyanogenMod is a pretty ...

Following the leakage of GTA 5's source code in December 2023, a team of passionate modders is on the verge of achieving the long-awaited feat of making the iconic game playable on Nintendo Switch, ...

Android and iOS used to be fierce rivals, but these days, they feel more and more like twins. Locked hardware, walled software gardens, uniformity in design, and lacking customization were once ...

Ever wonder why Android is so popular? If you ask this question to 10 people and 9 of them will answer that it's because of the cost, or magnitude of choice or the abundance of apps. The remaining 1 ...