Since the early days of the OS, widgets for Android have allowed users to engage with their favourite apps, from the comfort of their homescreen. So how do you create an Android widget? For the ...

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Regardless of the kind of app you’re creating, every single Android application must contain a Manifest file. AndroidManifest.xml is one of the most important files in your entire project, providing ...

Want to use your Windows PC files on your Android devices? Well, you can. Before we get into the details like what do we need to convert a .exe file into a .apk file or how to convert it, let’s talk ...

Welcome to the world of font customization on Android devices! While the default system font on your Android phone is functional, you may be looking to add some personal flair or improve readability.

Phone apps are funny things. You install ‘em with a couple of quick clicks from the Play Store, but you never actually see the associated files or have direct ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Android 13 is here, and Google Pixel owners ...