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

Google announces developer verification requirements that effectively end Android sideloading freedom, transforming the open platform into a controlled walled garden starting in 2026.

Google will be starting an early access program for verification in October 2025, where participants can join a community ...

Developing for the Play Store? Google will require developers to place a link to where app data can be deleted. Image: Google Google’s newest developer policy aims to give Android users more ...

Google is going to add another layer to the safety of Android device users. Many Android users install APK files directly ...

Google is testing a new interface to list apps that activate their own security features when Android 16's Advanced ...

Developer Support builds aren't Compatibility Test Suite (CTS)‑approved, but they have passed preliminary testing and provide a stable set of APIs for developers.

Google has delivered updates for developers that improve adaptive UI design, AI‑assisted creativity, and faster iteration ...