Google wants to link app installations on Android devices to developer verification. Developers can now register with Google.

As Android locks down sideloading, ADB may be the last way to stay in control. Here’s why it still defines Android’s open ...

Google expands Android developer verification globally after September rollout, adding authentication and delays to ...

Once you opt out of restrictions on installing apps from unverified developers, Google confirms you can carry that choice ...

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Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026 ...

While Android beta testers were exploring the newly-launched Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1, Google decided to surprise everyone. The official Android Beta Program handle on Reddit has confirmed the arrival ...

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 ...

Google’s Android Automotive platform standardizes vehicle software, and simplifying development for OEMs and suppliers.

Something to look forward to: As Apple continues to set the bar for hardware-software harmony, Google is also taking steps to tighten the integration between its Android operating system and the ...