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

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

Under the new requirements, developers must complete Google’s verification process to enable sideloading of their applications. The company presents this as a security measure, comparing it to ...

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

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

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 ...

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

Congratulations on your new Google Pixel 10. It's a powerful Android phone that works right out of the box. However, if you ...

Android will block users from sideloading apps made by unverified developers next year, but we may have found a workaround.

On 25 August, the tech giant announced that all developers — whether publishing on the Play Store or via sideloading — will soon be required to verify their identities. This marks a major shift in ...

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 ...