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 ...

Currently, developers who create “sideloaded” Android apps are exempt from Google’s verification requirements. Google will soon require all Android app developers to verify their identities, even if ...

With Android 16 Developer Preview 2, Google Keep is now a system app, meaning it cannot be uninstalled. You’ll still be able to disable the app, though, putting it in a dormant state. The decision to ...

Google is addressing doubts regarding the mandatory developer verification for Android apps installed via sideloading, confirming the feature is not going away. The new requirement—which involves a ...

The highly anticipated Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has finally arrived, signaling a significant shift in the landscape of app development and testing. This release marks the beginning of a new era, ...

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 ...