This is not a sideloading ban. Google is preserving the ability to install apps from outside the Play Store, but wrapping that ability in identity checks, warning screens, and a waiting period. The ...

Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks ...

Google is making Android sideloading more restrictive with its new Advanced Flow for installing apps from unverified ...

As you likely know already, Google is preparing to launch a new "advanced" flow for sideloading on Android. This is meant to ...

Google's advanced sideloading flow is finally rolling out, letting power users skip ADB, but you'll need to flip a toggle, ...

Spread the loveWhen you picture Android development, what’s the first tool that springs to mind? For many, it’s Android Studio, Google’s official integrated development environment (IDE). And for good ...

Spread the loveSo, you’re ready to dive into Java development using Eclipse? Excellent choice! Eclipse has been a cornerstone ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk Android. She has five years' experience ...

We are a month away from the initial rollout of Google’s Android developer verification system, which requires developers outside the Play Store to verify their identities, just like it does for devs ...

Android Auto does a solid job of mirroring your phone's most useful apps on your car's infotainment screen. From maps to music and messaging, Android Auto handles the expected tasks just fine. But ...

Google has shared new timelines for Android developer verification, with user-facing protections starting in select countries on September 30, 2026. Most users won’t notice any immediate changes, but ...