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

Google just dropped a bombshell that could kill Android's openness forever. Starting in 2026, every single Android app must be tied to a Google-verified ...

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 ...

F-Droid has warned against Google's new developer verification rules, saying they could kill sideloading and alternative app stores.

To install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet, you must download the Google Play Store app and its dependencies ...

Google is introducing a new defense for Android called ‘Developer Verification’ to block malware installations from sideloaded apps sourced from outside the official Google Play app store. For apps on ...

After introducing a “Government” badge last year, the Google Play Store is adding one called “Verified” for consumer-facing VPN apps. Google Play already highlights VPNs that have an “Independent ...

Android will block users from sideloading apps made by unverified developers next year, but we may have found a workaround.

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as NotebookCheck, and ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...