As it turns out, you can get some pretty sweet Android apps without spending a dime. Here are the best free Android apps.

The Android 16 QPR1 stable update is expected to arrive imminently, introducing a trove of Material 3 Expressive components to system elements. In the meantime, Google has updated a bunch of its apps with the new design language, including its popular email client Gmail.

These top-notch apps rely on AI in some refreshingly thoughtful ways.

A convenient update is making its way to Android users of the Gemini app. Google is now rolling out the ability to search within your chats in the Gemini app for Android. This handy feature was ...

Google is changing how Android apps are shared. Starting in 2026, all developers, even outside the Play Store, must verify their identity with Google to install apps on Android devices with Google services.

Niagara Launcher is a modern, minimalist home screen launcher for Android. Instead of interacting with your applications via the app drawer, you get a customizable and adaptive list front and center to launch apps quickly. Niagara also includes appointments at a glance and embedded notifications.

Fonts and typography are more emphasized, and Android 16 has more dynamic color themes, giving you more control over the operating system's look, even in supported apps.

Droid-ify is a third-party client built specifically for browsing and managing the F-Droid catalog, and it makes discovery painless. The search is snappy, categories are well laid out, repositories are extensive, and it just feels like a modern app store.