Currently, developers who create “sideloaded” Android apps are exempt from Google’s verification requirements.

The tech giant stresses that this does not mean developers can’t distribute outside of the Play Store through other app ...

"Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers in order to be installed by users on certified Android ...

Google will soon require every Android app developer, whether they distribute software through its Play Store or outside of ...

Google will be starting an early access program for verification in October 2025, where participants can join a community ...

Google will block APK sideloading on Android by 2026. What does the ban mean for developers, consumer rights, and the future ...

Google is widening its developer verification requirements to include all apps that can be installed on certified Android ...

Google being able to ban developers operating outside the Play Store transforms Android into an iOS-like walled garden. When ...

This post explores the most important Android developer tools, ranging from Android Studio and other IDEs, to advanced options like MLKit and Firebase.

Although the latest Android 14 beta is more refined and solid than the Android 14 developer preview, you should still expect bugs with this release that may make your phone more difficult to use.