AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps

Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave lower-cost phones with less memory.

5 useless Android apps you probably still download (and why you should stop)

Android has evolved to handle many everyday tasks without third-party apps. These are the apps you no longer need.

Google cracks down on memory-hogging Android apps amid an AI-fueled RAM shortage

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Samsung Wallet and Google Wallet are forcing a split Android was never meant to have

Neither Samsung Wallet nor Google Wallet are pro-choice, and both come with plenty of restrictions, going against the spirit ...

What to try when an Android app keeps crashing

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I tested an Android app that lets anyone fight censorship - and shows your impact in real time

I tested an Android app that lets anyone fight censorship - and shows your impact in real time ...

Sony finally made the perfect Android phone, then priced it out of reach for everyone

Sony markets its Xperia phones to professionals who want the best with no bloatware. Their cameras are top of the range ...
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Android 17 Adds OS-Wide ECH to Hide Website Visits From Network Providers

Android 17 adds OS-wide ECH, local network permissions, default certificate transparency, and carrier-controlled 2G blocking.

Google's upcoming app memory limits could help budget phones run smoothly, but at what cost?

Google will start enforcing new memory limits and bad-behavior thresholds for Android apps and games starting February 2027.