No, Sideloading Android Apps Isn't Going Away, Google Says

Rumors about Google removing the ability to sideload apps on Android have been swirling for months, but the company has ...

5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this October

The best new Android apps for October 2025 includes apps from smaller developers, a free Epic Games Store game, and another ...

This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...

Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...