Android apps have come a long way in recent years, and the difference is clear: smoother navigation, faster load times, and cleaner designs. Users used to put up with clunky interfaces and slow ...

Google announced changes to Android app sideloading last year that would require developer verification as a safety measure, ...

In 2026, Android updates are becoming more frequent and modular, reducing version gaps but increasing the need for ongoing ...

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 may soon add online developer verification for sideloaded Android apps, offering users extra protection without fully ...

The verification rollout, for which you can read sideloading restrictions, starts this year but really kicks into full effect ...

Android apps can apparently also be installed via sideloading without developer verification by Google. But the process may ...

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 ...