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

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

The Android device platform has long been more open than Apple's iOS and iPadOS platforms, with Google making it easier for users to install apps from ...

Google is requiring developers to verify their identity before their apps hit your phone. This kicks in September 2026, starting with Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, where shady apps have ...

Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the ...

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

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Starting next year, Android will block sideloaded apps from unverified developers. If you're thinking this sounds familiar, ...

References to the previously-rumored Android VR headset have been found in the Android Developer Console, suggesting the device’s launch is indeed imminent. Developers logging in to the tool are now ...

Yesterday Android Police spotted an “Android VR” option in the Android Developer Console, alongside the usual distribution options like Android Wear, Android Auto, and Android TV. Support for Android ...

The Google Play Console is rolling out new engagement and monetization benchmarks to better inform performance. Powered by differential privacy, Android developers can use this information to make ...