We sat down with Google's Sameer Samat to talk about Android's next transitional moment, sideloading, and his favorite devices right now.

At Mobile World Congress, Android boss Sameer Samat talked about quite a few subjects, including Android 17 and the future of ...

The rules and procedures for sideloading apps onto Google's Android operating system are soon to noticeably change, ...

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Google has announced that starting next year, all Android apps—including sideloaded ones—will require developer verification. The move could make sideloading trickier but is aimed at reducing fake ...

Google is changing how apps are installed on Android. A new policy could reshape sideloading, developer fees, and app store competition.

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...

Sideloading has always been seen as one of the best perks of the Android operating system for many users. Not only does it let users sidestep Google's more restrictive Play Store, but it also gives ...

You're not limited to apps from the Play Store.

Well that's revolting news. I wonder what that means for backups of apps that were available thru Play Store and pulled? For example, we use Zoneminder and zmninja phone-app to check on stuff at home ...