The goal for this privatization is to simplify Android OS development and not to hinder external developers, which is why Google remains committed to publishing source code to AOSP after each release.

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

Google's new security initiative will require all Android app developers to pass verification before their apps can be ...

Google will extend developer verification to all Android apps, not just those installed from the Play Store, beginning with ...

Google will now conduct all its active Android development internally, ceasing real-time code commits to the public AOSP branches. This change aims to improve efficiency by eliminating merge ...

Google will require verified developers for Android sideloading from 2026, raising debates over security and user freedom.

By exploring the secret codes, the quick settings panel, and the developer options menu, you can find even more advanced settings that can help you customize your Android experience.

Android 13 is very much still in development (as we wait not-so-patiently for Beta 1 to finally land) but even with its stable release still months off, pieces are already starting to fall into ...

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 ...