Google Claims Android App Sideloading Won't Die, But Change

Google is addressing doubts regarding the upcoming developer verification for Android app sideloading. More details here.
Digit

WhatsApp spotted testing AI Studio feature in Android beta

According to a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is rolling out an AI Studio feature with additional chatbots to some beta testers on Android. “Although Meta is still working on bringing Meta AI to more ...
Android Authority

Google is killing Android Instant Apps, but you probably won't miss them

Google is discontinuing its Android Instant Apps feature in December 2025. The feature allowed users to try parts of an app without needing to perform a full installation from the Play Store. Low ...
Android Police

Android app devs can now test apps for Samsung phones remotely using Android Device Streaming

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
heise online

For Android 15 and newer: Google raises storage rules for apps in the Play Store

Google is raising the mandatory storage requirements for apps in the Play Store for developers. From November 1, 2025, Google will require 16 Kbyte memory pages for apps running Android 15 and newer.

F-Droid project threatened by Google's new dev registration rules

F-Droid is warning that the project could reach an end due to Google's new requirements for all Android developers to verify ...
ExtremeTech

Android Testing Power Key Double-Tap Functionality

Google is testing new features for Android 16 that will let users customize the double-tap power button gesture. The update will let users choose between launching the camera or the Google Wallet app ...