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RIP Nova Launcher, Pixel 10 Reviews, and Google Photos Features: Android This Week

It was a particularly interesting week in the Android world. One of the oldest and most beloved apps by long-time Android ...
9to5google

Evolution X 10 ROM launches based on Android 15

The third-party ROM scene is a shadow of its former self, but some bigger projects are still being maintained. One of these is Evolution X, and Android 15 builds are now available. It’s worth noting ...
Android Authority

This is why I still use an Android custom ROM in 2024

Why install a custom ROM in 2024? The biggest reason to install a custom ROM hasn’t changed in over a decade — an aftermarket OS can extend the life of older Android devices that have long been ...

Android 16 QPR1’s source code is nowhere to be found, but Google swears it’s coming

Google has yet to release the source code for Android 16 QPR1, sparking fears about the company's commitment to AOSP.
ExtremeTech

Google Keeps Android Open Source, But Custom ROMs Get Harder to Make

Google is not discontinuing the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but it has made big changes that affect how Android source code is shared, especially for those who build custom ROMs of Android.
Android Police

My favorite custom Android ROM is dead

The Pixel Experience ROM has officially been sunset, leaving the project's future uncertain. The ROM brought new life to aging devices seeking a Pixel-like experience. While Pixel Experience may no ...