Google says sideloading will remain on Android under new developer verification rules, but concerns persist for indie app ...

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 ...

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Confirming app verification status will be the job of a new system component called the Android Developer Verifier, which ...

Google’s new developer ID rule may tighten Android security — or end its open-source freedom. Here’s what’s at stake.

Google has shed more light on how Android's app verification rules will work, which will block sideloading apps from unverified developers.

If you’re the type of Android user who values privacy and open-source software, you’re probably familiar with F-Droid. It’s ...

Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...

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

Despite Google's best efforts, and the many fail-safes in place protecting users, Android fans need to know the telltale ...

Android has a number of Developer options built in that allow you to go beyond the regular user-facing functionality to get even greater control over your daily experience. Here are some of our tips ...