Currently, developers who create “sideloaded” Android apps are exempt from Google’s verification requirements.

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

With claims that sideloaded apps are 50 times more likely to contain malware, Google is tightening restrictions for ...

Developing Android applications seems like it should be fairly straightforward if you believe the glossy marketing by Google and others. It’s certainly possible to just follow the ...

Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want them to work on ...

Activity logs can include information about USB events, network information, browsing history, app installs, Bluetooth connections, lock screen information, and information about Wi-Fi.

Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store. Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their ...

Encrapification, Android-style Unless users take action, Android will let Gemini access third-party apps Important changes to Android devices took effect starting Monday.

The tools and platforms offered by mobile app services are reshaping how developers approach Android app creation. Instead of building every feature from scratch, developers can integrate pre ...

Although Android already has a sandboxed Linux terminal available, this Google model will be geared toward developers.