Google’s upcoming developer verification system for Android may prevent users from sideloading apps without an internet connection. This change, discovered in a recent beta, raises concerns that a ...

We are going to do everything in our power to fight this,” says ICEBlock developer Joshua Aaron after Apple removed his app ...

In a major shift for the Android ecosystem, Google will roll out a new developer verification system. This will change how we think about sideloading apps. For years, one of Android’s key advantages ...

Google plans to restrict app sideloading on Android from unverified developers starting in 2026, raising concerns among users. While the company cites security, many fear Android is becoming a closed ...

A new type of cyber attack is targeting our smartphones. Find out the key steps you need to take if you see this type of ...

A California bill that would require operating system and app store providers to verify users' ages before they can download apps has cleared the Assembly 58-0, and ...

It comes after Utah and Texas both adopted app store age verification laws earlier this year that have been criticized as posing potential privacy risks, and faced opposition from the likes of Google ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 has arrived for Pixel phones. Google says that this build has reached Platform ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

Google has introduced a new experimental search app for Windows. You can press Alt + Space to bring up the new Google app for Windows to search your computer, Google ...

Quarterly Platform Releases deliver more significant changes compared to monthly bug patches, with Android 16 QPR2 shaping up to be a sizable one. Historically, QPRs are relatively stable and launch ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as NotebookCheck, and ...