The Chrome OS has a Developer Mode that gives you root access to the operating system of your Chromebook.

Huawei Technologies is expected to respond on Thursday to the latest salvo of U.S. technology restrictions against it and share its progress on developing a system that is seen as its best bet to ...

Huawei Technologies (HWT.UL) plans to introduce its Harmony operating system (OS), viewed as its replacement to Google's Android mobile operating system, on smartphones next year, as it seeks to ...

Google has shed more light on how Android's app verification rules will work, which will block sideloading apps from ...

Google revealed plans to merge Android with ChromeOS, creating a unified platform for laptops and desktops set to launch in 2026.

Android has always offered users far greater control over the software experience, whether in the form of baked-in features or additions through third-party apps available on the Play Store. Things ...

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Android TV is an operating system found in select smart TV sets that aggregates streaming services, recommends content, and plays Android apps.

Google argues that the Android Developer Verification program isn't meant to put an end to sideloading but instead will help ...