Google being able to ban developers operating outside the Play Store transforms Android into an iOS-like walled garden. When ...

Android's freedom is under threat. A controversial change is brewing, one that could redefine how users install apps on their ...

Google plans to begin requiring developer verification for all sideloading of APK app files on Android - here's what that ...

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

Google's new policy for Android has created a stir in the tech community. Recently, the company announced its plans to ...

Google’s new Android policy will only permit installing apps signed by verified developers, according to the company’s official blog. The move has triggered protests, with developers and users warning ...

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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 ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Google released the fourth and final ...

Earlier this year, Google began offering developer previews of Android 14 for folks who wanted a very preliminary look at what the next major release of Android has to offer. While those initial ...

Android 15 has been available for a few months on select Android smartphones. This update has been in development since February and went through three phases before finally rolling out, starting with ...

Google finally unveiled Android XR today, and in the hopes of getting consumers interested in upcoming VR headsets and smart glasses running the OS, the company also shared some information about the ...