The OnePlus 12 boasts some powerful hardware. It is the first flagship device to receive official LineageOS, the open-source ...

In an era where personal data is constantly at risk, protecting your information is more important than ever. Open source apps prioritize privacy by design, making sure your data remains secure and ...

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 ...

Open source makes the technology world go ’round, forming as much as 90% of the modern software stack via frameworks; libraries; databases; operating systems; and countless stand-alone applications.

I’ve previously detailed a list of open source Android apps I always install on my phones, old or new. While all those apps add utility to my handsets, few of them provide pure entertainment. That’s ...

F-Droid is one of the most popular alternative app stores available for the Android platform. Software downloaded from F-Droid is free and open-source (FOSS). There are plenty of high-quality Android ...

Building your own Android widget is easier than you think. Here's a guide to the best apps, setup process, and tips to kick off your first design.

Arguments about what is and isn’t “open source” are often resolved by deferring to the Open Source Initiative (OSI): If a piece of software is available under a license rubber stamped as “open source” ...