Google has shed more light on how Android's app verification rules will work, which will block sideloading apps from unverified developers.

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want them to ...

Google has announced that starting next year, all Android apps—including sideloaded ones—will require developer verification. The move could make sideloading trickier but is aimed at reducing fake ...

Google says sideloading will remain on Android under new developer verification rules, but concerns persist for indie app stores.

Google's upcoming Android Developer Verification program could transform how users install apps, aiming to enhance security by verifying developers.

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 ...