This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...

Google confirms Android dev verification will have free and paid tiers, no public list of devs

Confirming app verification status will be the job of a new system component called the Android Developer Verifier, which ...
CNET

Look Out AI-Generated Photos, Future Android Phones Could Reveal if You're Authentic

At Snapdragon Summit 2025, Qualcomm debuted its new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a powerful chip that will be featured in next ...
CNET

I Tested the Pixel 10 Pro and It's a Master Class on What an Android Phone Should Be

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. I've spent a lot of time with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, taking ...
Agence France-Presse

Motive’s Entitlement Server Acknowledged as a Pacesetter in Counterpoint Research’s 2025 Rankings

Motive, a global leader in device management, today announced its recognition as a Pacesetter in Counterpoint Research’s 2025 Entitlement Server Rankings. Counterpoint placed Motive in its highest top ...
Reuters

Exclusive: Amazon looks to ditch homegrown software for Android in Fire tablet revamp, sources say

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Amazon (AMZN.O), opens new tab is plotting a big change to its Fire tablet lineup following years of escalating gripes from consumers and app developers over the ...
ZDNet

A Linux terminal app for native Android development? Here's why I'm bullish

Google is developing another Linux terminal app. The app runs a full Debian environment. Developers will be able to build Android apps on device. For some time, Android has had access to a terminal ...
9to5google

Android Canary 2507 rolling out: What’s new on Pixel

Following the initial release two weeks ago, Google is rolling out Android Canary 2507 for Pixel devices. Android Canary is Google’s new program for testing upcoming OS features. This Canary channel ...
Ars Technica

Android 16 is here, but the cool stuff is coming later

After months of speculation and beta testing, Google is rolling out Android 16 starting today. The new software will arrive first on Pixel phones, but you can expect to see updates on other phones in ...
Android

Chinese Hackers Breached a Major US Telecom—and No One Noticed for a Year

A new report reveals that Chinese state-backed hackers breached a major US telecom company as early as the summer of 2023, with the intrusion going undetected for nearly a year. This underscores ...
Android Police

Material 3 Expressive is getting me excited about Android updates again

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. It's been a minute since Android got a fresh coat of paint. Google debuted the colorful Material Design 3 design language in ...