Android's sideloading is not going away, but things are changing as Google has new requirements for developers.

Google is fundamentally changing how sideloading works on Android, especially for apps from unverified developers. Here's are the new rules.

Google said that it is launching a new Android-based XR platform on Thursday to accommodate AI features. The company said the platform, called Android XR, will support app development on different ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

As Android locks down sideloading, ADB may be the last way to stay in control. Here’s why it still defines Android’s open ...

Google is increasing security measures around sideloading apps by removing anonymity for Android developers who distribute outside of the Play Store. Starting in September next year, Google will ...

Google is releasing the first developer preview of Android 16 to speed up feature rollouts in devices. This is a major change in the Android rollout schedule as, over the past few years, Google ...

Google's releasing the previews earlier this time around, which means a more exciting public beta is coming sooner than usual. Reading time 2 minutes Android 15 hasn’t even rolled out to every ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology. Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the ...