Dossier
third-party apps
Coverage of third-party apps in the Nexus archive.
- Meta is bringing third-party apps and games to its display glasses
Meta is adding third-party apps and games to its smart glasses, making them more useful. The smart glasses cost $800. This addition could increase their functionality.
- The minimalist Light Phone III will soon support a curated set of third-party apps
The Light Phone III will soon support third-party apps through an SDK, enabling developers to create non-commercial tools. This expansion aims to enhance the device's functionality while maintaining its minimalist focus.
- Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul
Google blocked 8.3 billion policy-violating ads and suspended 24.9 million accounts in 2025, while introducing Android 17 privacy updates to restrict third-party app access to contact and location data.