F-Droid has warned against Google's new developer verification rules, saying they could kill sideloading and alternative app stores.

An Android SDK update raises questions about the impact of developer verification on users' ability to sideload apps when offline.

The venue for all this is Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2025, where Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon had an on-stage conversation ...

Google confirms Android for PC will debut next year, aiming to merge Android and ChromeOS while enhancing AI and app ...

Android and ChromeOS are merging! Google and Qualcomm team up to bring a single platform and the entire Android ecosystem to ...

The swirl of rumors and code commits pointing to a major, foundational shift in the future of ChromeOS has been intensifying ...

During Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit, Google's Rick Osterloh discusses next steps for a desktop version of Android.

Google just dropped a bombshell that could kill Android's openness forever. Starting in 2026, every single Android app must be tied to a Google-verified ...

Google’s upcoming plan to tighten app sideloading on Android has raised eyebrows among users who value the platform’s flexibility. Starting in late 2026, the company will require developers to verify ...

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...