Scheduled for rollout starting in September 2026, the program aims to restrict malware distribution by requiring developer ...

The tech giant stresses that this does not mean developers can’t distribute outside of the Play Store through other app ...

"Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers in order to be installed by users on certified Android ...

Google is introducing an identity verification requirement for developers to register applications for installation on ...

Google is introducing a developer verification programme for Android apps, requiring all developers to be verified to install ...

Google is introducing a new defense for Android called 'Developer Verification' to block malware installations from ...

SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup for August 29, 2025: Compilation of noteworthy stories that might have slipped ...

Google has delivered updates for developers that improve adaptive UI design, AI‑assisted creativity, and faster iteration ...

From 2026, only verified developers can distribute Android apps, reshaping security and openness across the platform.

Developing Android applications seems like it should be fairly straightforward if you believe the glossy marketing by Google and others. It’s certainly possible to just follow the ...

Google is introducing new restrictions on Android app distribution, and it could spell the end for some popular third-party ...

Google plans to begin requiring developer verification for all sideloading of APK app files on Android - here's what that ...