Apps that help you break free from doomscrolling and get active

If you’re looking to cut back on screen time and get a little more active, here’s a roundup of the apps that might help.

Google brings its age-assurance technology to Android developers worldwide

Google is expanding its Play Age Signals API, giving Android developers a privacy-preserving way to tailor experiences based on users’ age ranges.

X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort

X says the rebuilt version of its Android app is now available globally.

Google’s own Photos app just gave Android users another reason to envy iPhone

Google Photos for Android is finally getting the floating redesign iPhone users have had for months, making the app cleaner while giving Gemini-powered Ask Photos a more prominent spot.

Google Play’s latest speed boost goes way beyond the phone

Google Play Store v52.1 is rolling out with performance changes aimed at smoother app installs across Android phones, watches, TVs, tablets, and car systems, plus AI labels and new game video tools.

Commodore’s flip phone runs Android apps, but it’s the retro looks that’ll convince you to get one

Commodore’s Callback 8020 revives the flip phone with Android app support, Sailfish OS, blocked distractions, and retro hardware aimed at people who want useful tools without the usual scroll traps.

Fake stalking apps racked million of downloads. It says a lot about Google’s security and us

28 fake Android apps promising to spy on anyone’s call history racked up 7.3 million downloads on Google Play — and the scariest part isn’t that the apps were fraudulent, it’s that so many people wanted them to work.

Google releases big v4.0 update for its popular Snapseed editing app on Android

Google has finally brought Snapseed 4.0 to Android, and it’s a big one — a fully redesigned interface, a built-in camera with real-time film emulation, and 30+ pro editing tools, all still completely free.

Your favorite apps might be watching you — the FBI’s warning isn’t as obvious as it sounds

No, this isn’t a dramatic breakup speech asking you to uninstall every app and go live off the grid.

Google’s latest Play Store fix cuts through messy app reviews

Google is adding review search to the Play Store, helping users quickly find specific complaints, bugs, or paywalls instead of scrolling endlessly, a change that could make app ratings more trustworthy.