Google will let ‘experienced users’ keep sideloading Android apps

Google says that it’s softening its plan to require every Android developer — even outside of the Play Store — to verify ...

Google is clamping down on Android apps that cause excessive battery drain

Google will begin clamping down on Android apps that drain a smartphone battery. The Play Store will begin showing warnings ...

Google will ease Android’s verification rules to keep sideloading alive

In its announcement on the Android Developers Blog, Google explains why it is mandating verification for developers. With ...

Android won't kill sideloading after all, but new verification rules will make it harder

Google is revising its forthcoming Android developer verification program following criticism that the original plan would ...

Google will let Android power users bypass upcoming sideloading restrictions

According to Google, online scam and malware campaigns are getting more aggressive, and there’s real harm being done in spite of the platform’s sideloading scare screens. Google says it’s common for ...

Google will soon give Android power users a safer way to sideload apps from unverified developers

Google is working on a new advanced flow that will let Android power users install apps from unverified developers while ...

The wait is over: Android 16 QPR1's source code is now available on AOSP

After a 2 month delay, Google has finally published the source code for Android 16 QPR1 to AOSP. Here's why that matters!

Breaking: Google is easing up on Android's new sideloading restrictions!

Google has announced it is building a new way for 'experienced users' to install Android apps that haven't been verified.

Android 16 QPR1 source finally lands on AOSP

The Android 16 QPR1 source code is now live on the AOSP (Android Open Source Project) (via Reddit ). This means custom ROMs ...