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

Amazon is plotting a big change to its Fire tablet lineup following years of escalating gripes from consumers and app ...

CalyxOS, a privacy-oriented Android fork, has announced a pause on updates. But given the challenges most custom ROMs face, ...

The open nature of Android is about see a big change, as Google looks to enforce its verification policy for all developers.

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update ...

Android’s new rule requires all app developers to submit personal information to Google, even for apps outside the Play Store. Critics argue this threatens user freedom and ignores solutions.

Google plans to begin requiring developer verification for all sideloading of APK app files on Android - here's what that ...

The Android device platform has long been more open than Apple's iOS and iPadOS platforms, with Google making it easier for ...

Smartwatches have become versatile wearables that can run on an alternative operating system (OS) such as watchOS or Wear OS.

Google is introducing a new defense for Android called 'Developer Verification' to block malware installations from ...

Google won’t have to sell its Chrome browser, a judge in Washington said on Tuesday, handing a rare win to Big Tech in its ...

In a significant antitrust ruling, a US court has allowed Google to retain its Android OS, Chrome browser, and its deal with ...