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

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

From October 22, Android developers can enable link-outs to purchases from inside their games live in under 24 hours with a ...

You can also disable the Android Auto Developer options from the same three-dot menu by selecting the Close developer mode ...

Android has always offered users far greater control over the software experience, whether in the form of baked-in features or additions through third-party apps available on the Play Store. Things ...

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 ...

Confirming app verification status will be the job of a new system component called the Android Developer Verifier, which will be rolled out to devices in the next major release of Android 16. Google ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...

Google is addressing doubts regarding the upcoming developer verification for Android app sideloading. More details here.

Ahead of the Q2 2025 launch, Google is rolling out Developer Preview 2 of Android 16 to Pixel devices. This should be the last Android update of the year, with 15 QPR2 Beta 2 arriving earlier this ...

Despite Google's best efforts, and the many fail-safes in place protecting users, Android fans need to know the telltale ...