Drooid: AI News app to fight misinformation.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=social.drooid

https://redd.it/1nt74h8
@reddit_android

PSA: Recompiling ODEX caches after updates can improve the performance by a lot

Long story short, my Galaxy S21+ went through 4 major system updates from Android 11 to Android 15. The system itself runs some basic cache rebuilding tasks after updates, during the "optimizing apps" screen, however, this doesn't apply to all of the installed apps. This can result in old ODEX caches being used even after major version upgrades. More info on what ODEX is available here:

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/ab/ab\_faqs#what-is-system\_other
@reddit_android

Android voice typing users — what drives you crazy the most?

I’ve been trying to use Google’s voice typing on Android (mainly through Gboard), and it feels like a mixed bag. Sometimes it nails it, sometimes it totally derails.

Curious about your experience:
– Do you actually rely on voice typing, or is it just a backup when your hands are busy?
– Biggest dealbreaker: accuracy, punctuation, switching languages, or something else?
– Do you find it works better on higher-end phones vs cheaper ones?

I’m wondering if the pain points are universal or de...

https://redd.it/1nsneeh
@reddit_android

Best voice input on Android?

Has anyone done a thorough comparison between Google Keyboard, SwiftKey, Futo Voice Input and other voice input apps / keyboards?

Which have performed the best for your use case?...

https://redd.it/1nsnzbg
@reddit_android

Google's new rules could wipe out sideloading and alternative app stores, F-Droid warns
https://www.androidauthority.com/f-droid-google-developer-verification-rules-warning-3601860/

https://redd.it/1ntf11g
@reddit_android

Get a look at the OnePlus 15 from every angle
https://www.theverge.com/news/787104/oneplus-15-sand-storm-design-photos-colors-ceramic-fiberglass

https://redd.it/1nthvak
@reddit_android

Motorola teases extremely thin Moto X70 Air, reveals when it's launching
https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_starts_teasing_extremely_thin_moto_x70_air_reveals_when_its_launching-news-69700.php

https://redd.it/1nti0ue
@reddit_android

Oppo Find X9 Pro: Hasselblad teleconverter lens unboxed and official camera specs revealed
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Oppo-Find-X9-Pro-Hasselblad-teleconverter-lens-unboxed-and-official-camera-specs-revealed.1126618.0.html

https://redd.it/1nti1vp
@reddit_android

You've heard of Now Brief, but Google Home could soon get Home Brief (APK teardown)
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-home-home-brief-apk-teardown-3601896/

https://redd.it/1ntj5e8
@reddit_android

Made my dad's year thanks to Android screen mirroring

I have an old, tech illiterate immigrant dad. He has an Amazon Fire TV, which he only uses for Youtube, and now I just got him an Android tablet.

The reason I got him this tablet is because the only way to watch old TV shows from his native country is to use Firefox (with adblocker) on a certain site. Yeah, not everything has an app yet, especially stuff for old foreigners.

Yesterday I made his day by playing him an episode of a 1980s show on the TV, mirrored from the tablet, with subtitles fr...

https://redd.it/1nt96i7
@reddit_android

9 Pixel features for even easier phone calls
https://blog.google/products/pixel/calling-updates-pixel-10/

https://redd.it/1ntpjdp
@reddit_android

Swollen Galaxy Ring battery gets stuck on finger, leads to hospital visit [Gallery]
https://9to5google.com/2025/09/29/swollen-galaxy-ring-battery/

https://redd.it/1ntv0q5
@reddit_android

Weekly poll results: Sony fans love the Xperia 10 VII - GSMArena
https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_sony_fans_love_the_xperia_10_vii-news-69664.php

https://redd.it/1nu2bjp
@reddit_android

Collection of actions that can be done regarding developer verification system

I've been posting a lot about things that can be done about the new Android developer verification system. I've decided to combine everything I know about into one post that can be easily shared around.

Some of this I found myself, but others I got from this post by user u/Uberunix. When I quote directly...

https://redd.it/1ntr63t
@reddit_android

Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Official CAD Renders & Rumors
https://www.androidheadlines.com/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra

https://redd.it/1nucqet
@reddit_android

What's your plan if/when Google starts blocking unsigned Apps?

I've been using Android almost since the beginning, and the main reason for me to use it was the freedom we had compared to Apple, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone back then.

Now Google and the manufacturers slowly took our freedom away one by one... Built in batteries, locked bootloaders, no SD card slot, limiting access to certain files and now this.

Not being able to use modded or many other useful apps from F-Droid would be devastating for me. I already got notifications from apps that they'r...

https://redd.it/1ntpg6e
@reddit_android

3-Month review of the Moto Razr 2025

I picked this up in June from Spectrum Mobile since I was cancelling my 20-year old T-Mobile account and looking for alternatives. Spectrum let me bundle mobile service with new internet service and get a full year of unlimited text, calls, & data for free. At the time I was really angling for a Pixel 9a, but the Razr was on discount and I'd always wanted to try a modern flip phone.

My initial impressions were very good! I have big hands so flipping it open/close with one hand was easy for me (...

https://redd.it/1nue8lp
@reddit_android

Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta
https://nothing.community/d/43141-nothing-os-40-open-beta

https://redd.it/1nuh6jf
@reddit_android

Let's talk security: Answering your top questions about Android developer verification
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/09/lets-talk-security-answering-your-top.html?m=1

https://redd.it/1nukumd
@reddit_android

Up to speed with 5G: Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G keeps the classic headphone jack
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Up-to-speed-with-5G-Xiaomi-Redmi-15C-5G-keeps-the-classic-headphone-jack.1126350.0.html

https://redd.it/1nun0si
@reddit_android

Proposal: Keep Android Open — Add “Allow sideloading Unverified Apps” Option instead of Blocking Sideloading completely

So hello everyone, I have a great idea on how for google and us the community can compromise with the sideloader community, so instead of blocking sideloading unverified apps completely, we could instead make that the default, but let us the users change a setting like "Allow sideloading unverified apps" in the settings, this would make a good compromise, please push this so google hears it, lets not destroy android ...

https://redd.it/1ntpjq2
@reddit_android