The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.
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Experiencing an insane first raid on a new server

Experience the thrill of an insane first raid on a brand-new server! Watch as we navigate unexpected challenges, face tough opponents, and go all-out to secure epic loot. Perfect for gamers and raid ...
Android Authority

This is our first look at Google's Pixel-like camera app for Android PCs

Google has listed a Desktop Camera app on the Google Play Store. The app is described as a ‘camera app for desktop’ and takes some cues from the Pixel Camera app for phones. This app seems to be built ...
Business Wire

Yottaa Launches Industry-First MCP Server Purpose-Built for eCommerce Performance Intelligence

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yottaa, the leading cloud platform for accelerating and optimizing eCommerce experiences, today announced the launch of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server—making ...
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Advances SQL Server 2025 with Broader Linux Support and First Cumulative Update

SQL Server 2025 reaches enterprise readiness with GA support on RHEL 10 and Ubuntu 24.04. Cumulative Update 1 improves SQL Server 2025 reliability, performance and security based on early feedback.
Engadget

Mentra’s first smart glasses are open-source and come with their own app store

Mentra will soon start shipping its first smart glasses, the Mentra Live. At first glance, there’s nothing obvious setting Mentra’s glasses apart from its more well-known competitors, but they come ...
The Verge

Microsoft is retiring its Office Lens app on iOS and Android

The scanning features of Lens are now available in Microsoft’s OneDrive app instead. The scanning features of Lens are now available in Microsoft’s OneDrive app instead. is a senior editor and author ...
Techno-Science.net

Best Android Shortcut Apps (Tested): Which One Actually Works for Your Use Case

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...
TechCrunch

Can a social app fix the ‘terrible devastation’ of social media?

Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp have raised new funding for their social media startup West Co. The startup launched an invite-only version of its first app, Tangle, ...
ZDNet

This ad-free Facebook app made my feed enjoyable again for the first time in years

There's an app that blocks Facebook ads and suggested posts. The app is free to use on Android devices. You have to be able to sideload apps on your device. Over the ...
Android Police

I refuse to use a new Android phone without installing this free app first

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
BGR

4 Essential Android Smartwatch Apps You Should Always Install First

When you first unbox your new Android smartwatch, the sheer volume of choices in the Play Store can feel overwhelming. But it's worth resisting the urge to download everything at once, as that can ...