Just because it can install Android apps doesn't make Chromebooks Android devices. For one, Android behavior and performance on Chrome OS still leave much to be desired. For another, sideloading APKs, ...

Want to run Android app on a Chromebook? There are a few Android apps available in the Chrome Web Store. But if you want to try apps that don’t yet officially support Chrome OS you can convert just ...

Every one of us knows at least one of ‘those guys’. ‘Those guys’ always fiddle with anything with a power switch or button, and always do their best to poke around in the software of their ...

The latest Gboard update landed a couple of days ago with "Minis" sticker packs, a feature developed originally for the Allo messenger. However, as the story often goes with Gboard, there's still more ...

ARC Welder is a new Chrome extension that’s designed to be a developer tool, but it comes with a nice bonus: You can use it to install and run dozens upon dozens of ...

Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Chromebooks are able to run ...

Developer redphx has released a Chrome extension that lets you download Android app files (.APK) directly onto your desktop. The new extension, called APK Downloader, takes a bit of work to set up, ...