The 24-hour wait is only a one-time process, and is part of an effort to stop Android malware and scams. But the upcoming restriction is already facing some backlash.

When you want to activate a phone, you would either need to go to a brick-and-mortar store or have a SIM card sent to you. There’s not really a way to just activate the phone instantly from the ...

So you just brought home a new Android device… or restored your phone to its factory default conditions. But you’re reluctant to enter your Google credentials to activate the phone. What do you do?

New process for app installation without Play Store is intended to make scam attempts more difficult. Hurdles will be higher, ...