Google being able to ban developers operating outside the Play Store transforms Android into an iOS-like walled garden. When ...

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

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

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

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

Earlier this year, Google began offering developer previews of Android 14 for folks who wanted a very preliminary look at what the next major release of Android has to offer. While those initial ...

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 has always offered users far greater control over the software experience, whether in the form of baked-in features or additions through third-party apps available on the Play Store. Things ...

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

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Google ...