Currently, developers who create “sideloaded” Android apps are exempt from Google’s verification requirements.

The tech giant stresses that this does not mean developers can’t distribute outside of the Play Store through other app ...

With claims that sideloaded apps are 50 times more likely to contain malware, Google is tightening restrictions for ...

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

Google will be starting an early access program for verification in October 2025, where participants can join a community ...

Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want them to work on ...

The open nature of Android is about see a big change, as Google looks to enforce its verification policy for all developers.

The Android device platform has long been more open than Apple's iOS and iPadOS platforms, with Google making it easier for ...

Google will block APK sideloading on Android by 2026. What does the ban mean for developers, consumer rights, and the future ...

This post is an introduction to Android app development for beginners. How to get setup and start your first Android project, and where to go from there!

Right on schedule, Google today announced the first developer release of Android 13. These very early releases, which are only meant for developers and aren’t available through over-the-air ...

Google is also developing a new Android Developer Console specifically for Android developers who don't distribute their apps via Google Play, and there will be a separate console for student and ...