How Phone Makers Ruin Android with Bloatware, Heavy Skins, and Broken Updates

Date: 11/08/2025

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In one of our previous pieces, we took a close look at why Apple smartphones have been—and will continue to be—faster than current Android flagships. The article sparked lively debate and mixed reactions. With that in mind, we decided to take the topic further and dig deeper, discussing the roadblocks Android smartphone makers themselves put in the way of what is, fundamentally, a solid platform.
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Turning an Old Android Smartphone into a Fully Functional Home Server

Date: 11/08/2025

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Imagine this scenario: you have an old Android smartphone. Its primary function has long been lost—perhaps the screen is cracked, the mobile communication module has died, or the phone has simply become obsolete. There’s not much point in selling it for next to nothing, but you could definitely put it on “permanent charge” and set it up as a server. You won’t even need to run Linux on the smartphone or compile anything. Everything you need is available on Google Play.
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Creating a Custom Android ROM from Stock Without Modifying Source Code

Date: 24/07/2025

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As an Android user, you’ve probably wanted to improve the operating system by adding useful features, removing unnecessary ones, and sharing your creation with the community. Building your own firmware from scratch is a complex process requiring deep knowledge of the subject. However, nothing stops you from taking a standard smartphone firmware and customizing it to suit your needs. This is quite achievable.
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Unlocking and Accessing Data on iOS Devices

Date: 24/07/2025

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In this article, we will provide a detailed account of what happens to an iPhone in a forensic laboratory. We’ll explore the feasibility of bypassing iOS security across different versions and what tools or methods are required for each case. We’ve previously touched on various aspects of this process, but today we’ll delve into it comprehensively and aim to cover all possible scenarios.
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Running Android Apps on Linux with Anbox: A Guide to Setting Up Without Emulators

Date: 14/07/2025

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There are plenty of Android emulators for every possible operating system. The worst ones barely function, while the best run smoothly and sometimes even support gaming. The latter are usually available only for Windows, and their performance on Linux is mediocre. However, today is a day of celebration for Linux users: we now have a way to run Android apps directly on Linux without any emulation or lag, each in its own resizable window. Meet Anbox — the best way to run Android apps on your desktop.
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