Starting September 30, apps from developers who have not been verified by Google can no longer be installed or updated through participating app stores on certified Android devices in Brazil, ...

Google’s controversial Android developer verification rules are now in effect in four countries, changing how users sideload ...

Users are noticing a new “Android Developer Verifier” app (com.google.android.verifier) silently installed on their Android phones to prepare for upcoming sideloading restrictions. The app checks if ...

Google’s identity checkpoint has arrived, and sideloading now comes with paperwork, warnings, and a waiting period.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Since I heard that publishing on the App Store requires an initial fee of several thousand yen ($25), I decided to give up on ...

Android has a number of Developer options built in that allow you to go beyond the regular user-facing functionality to get even greater control over your daily experience. Here are some of our tips ...