Developing Android applications seems like it should be fairly straightforward if you believe the glossy marketing by Google ...

Google wants to make sideloading safer on Android by verifiying the identities of developers who distribute apps outside the ...

Google's new policy for Android has created a stir in the tech community. Recently, the company announced its plans to ...

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

A year ago, Microsoft celebrated 10 million Outlook Lite downloads. Effective Oct. 6, however, Redmond says it's being retired 'so we can focus our investments' on the main Outlook app.

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

Google’s new Android policy will only permit installing apps signed by verified developers, according to the company’s official blog. The move has triggered protests, with developers and users warning ...

Android's early years made ES File Explorer stand out. The power-user toolkit did what the stock file manager couldn't. It ...

Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place ...

Google will restrict sideloading to verified developers starting 2026, blocking unverified APK installations even outside the ...

Android has implemented verification requirements on Google Play in 2023, and the team is working on a new Android Developer Console aimed at developers who only distribute outside of Google Play.