Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.

Last summer, Google announced that Android 16 would include a desktop interface built from Samsung DeX, a mirroring and phone integration tool for PC. Thanks to a (now permissions-restricted) bug ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I never expected to have "play PC games on Android" on my 2026 bingo card. Prior to 2026, PC gaming outside of the pall of Windows was ...

In the name of convenience, many apps these days are designed to be cross-platform. They can run on both mobile and desktop, so you can readily switch between devices without starting from scratch. It ...

A Huawei executive suggested that Google may look to HarmonyOS as a reference when designing its upcoming Android-based PCs, though this remains speculative. Google is expected to launch Android PCs ...

Google is rolling out a beta version of PC Connect, a free first-party virtual desktop app for Android XR. With the app, users can stream content from their Windows PC. Desktop apps work, of course, ...

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Sefirah is a free Android to PC tool that beats Microsoft Phone Link by offering fast pairing, seamless file transfer, clipboard sync, notifications, remote PC controls, and even screen mirroring, all ...

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

UPDATE (November 17, 2025): A Lenovo spokesperson reached out with a statement to clear things up, as the article the company published created some confusion. Here’s the official statement: “The ...

Update 11/17: Lenovo has removed the article and issued the following statement: “The article exploring the state of Android PCs in 2025 was written to provide a generic view of the current laptop ...

Something big might be brewing at Xiaomi. With Google and Qualcomm working together to create Android-powered PCs using the Snapdragon X Elite chip, Xiaomi seems ready to take part. The idea of a ...