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Android 16 QPR1’s source code is nowhere to be found, but Google swears it’s coming

Google has yet to release the source code for Android 16 QPR1, sparking fears about the company's commitment to AOSP.
Cybernews

“Android is not open source anymore,” users say as they consider jumping to iPhone

Android users claim the platform is “not open source anymore” after Google’s sideloading changes, with some considering ...

Bad news for custom ROMs: Google changes Android security patch strategy

Monthly security patches for Android will be smaller in future. In addition, the source code will no longer be published regularly.
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Why Android users should switch to open source apps

The modern app ecosystem runs on unspoken and unfair bargains. Users get a library of free apps in exchange for their data and attention. The model extracts maximum value from users and treats them as ...

Nova Launcher is officially dead, and Android users aren’t taking it well

Nova Launcher, a leading Android launcher, is shutting down as announced by its founder Kevin Barry. Following its ...
Android Authority

First PS3 emulator hits the Play Store, goes open-source

PS3 emulator aPS3e is now available on the Google Play Store. From the mysterious Chinese developer aenu, it’s based on the RPCS3 source code. The project now claims to be open-source, but may not ...