Android verification is coming: Google confirms timeline and supported app stores

In the new blog post, Google’s Matthew Forsythe confirms that the developer verification system is slated to come online on ...
Android Police

Android 16 Developer Preview 2 is here: Everything you need to know

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Ahead of the holidays, Google is pushing out the ...

Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work

Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work ...

3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful - and how

This is where sideloading comes in, or installing unofficial apps from sources outside of the official Play Store. These apps ...
Android Authority

We finally know how Android's new app verification rules will actually work

Starting next year, Android will block the installation of apps from unverified developers, a policy that affects both Play Store and sideloaded apps. The new system requires Android to check if a ...
Android Authority

With developer verification, I'm struggling to think of Android as a proper smartphone platform

When I first started using a smartphone, the choice between Android and iOS felt like an easy one. Sure, Apple had an attractive UI, and an early lead on third-party software support, but going the ...