Compared to an Android TV box, Fire TV customization falls short due to sidloading issues.

With an Android-powered box I am no longer at the mercy of my smmart TV's OS.

To call the Apolosign 32-inch Portable Smart TV a "TV" isn't really doing it justice. It's actually a 32-inch Android 16 LCD ...

Although Android technically runs on top of Linux, generally most Android devices abstract away the underlying Linux-ness of these machines. In theory this is a good thing; we wouldn’t necessarily ...

New Fire TV hardware running Android 16-based Fire OS 16 could be coming soon, as developers are being asked to prepare their ...

ATV Launcher Pro 0.1.40 brings a major overhaul with a new layout editor, customizable sections, styles, widgets, icon packs, ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...

Marketplaces and e-waste recycling centers are practically overflowing with the things: ARM-based streaming TV boxes that run some — usually very outdated and compromised — version of Android. While ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...