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10 million downloads but no website? New TechRadar data reveals how Android VPNs are gaming the system to avoid supporting users effectively

By Rene Millman Last updated

We've audited thousands of mobile VPNs for weaknesses. After sifting through the details, there's more to be concerned about than you might think.

VPN Privacy & Security
Android phone malware
Google rejected nearly two million Android apps and blocked more than 80,000 developer accounts from Google Play in 2025

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

The numbers of removed apps and accounts are less than previous years, but still worryingly high.

Security
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These are the 10 best Android apps of the year, according to Google

By Alex Blake Published

The 10 best Android apps of the year have just been honored by Google – here's the full list and how to download them.

Phones
Google Play Store
Android could soon change in a big way thanks to the Google and Epic settlement – here’s what it means for you

By Alex Blake Published

The legal dispute between Google and Epic Games has been settled, with big changes coming to Android.

Android
Localsend running on a phone and MacBook
This free app gives Android phones AirDrop-style file transfer powers – and it even works with Mac

By Jamie Richards Published

LocalSend is a must-have for every Android user – it makes transferring files between Mac and Android phones simple and painless.

Phones
INDONESIA - 2025/10/03: In this photo illustration, The Sora 2 logo is displayed on a smartphone with an Open AI logo in the background. (Photo Illustration by Algi Febri Sugita/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Android lovers finally get their taste of the Sora app, and now we'll see twice as much AI slop

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published

OpenAI’s viral AI video app hits billions of Android phones, bringing cinematic selfies, AI cameos, and copyright chaos with it.

AI Platforms & Assistants
Is your data safe? Google's new Play Store age checks raise privacy questions

By Rene Millman Published

Some users will now be required to prove they are over 18 to download certain apps

VPN Privacy & Security
WhatsApp
WhatsApp usernames are finally coming to boost your privacy – get ready to reserve yours soon

By Alex Blake Published

WhatsApp is testing a tool that will let you reserve a username instead of handing out your phone number.

Phones
Futuristic cyber cat in cyberpunk style
This dangerous new malware is hitting iOS and Android phones alike - and it's even stealing photos and crypto

By Benedict Collins Published

SparkKitty is prowling through smartphone photo libraries to steal access to your crypto wallet.

Security
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TikTok is back on the App Store and Google Play Store – here’s what could happen next

By Jamie Richards Published

TikTok has reappeared on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store following its banning – but the platform might not stick around for too long

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