LOS ANGELES, Aug 26: Google announced plans Monday to begin blocking the installation of Android apps from outside the Play Store if the app developer’s identity has not been verified, marking a major ...

Google announced that sideloading apps on Android smartphones will not be easier as it is right now. Only apps from verified developers will be allowed to be sideloaded to certified Android devices.

Android's open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their ...

Google is merging Android and ChromeOS into one OS for laptops and PCs, blending apps, AI, and productivity tools for 2026 ...

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...

Google is requiring developers to verify their identity before their apps hit your phone. This kicks in September 2026, starting with Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, where shady apps have ...

Google is slowly rolling out new rules for sideloading on Android. Starting next year, developers in some regions will have to verify themselves in order to distribute apps. Without verification, you ...