To settle its lawsuit with Epic, Google will make alternative app stores easier to use in Android 17. Here's what that might ...

Assuming your phone is on and online, you should be able to see its location on a map. From there, you can make it ring, lock it, set a lock screen note to tell whoever has it how to get it back to ...

Android devices give you more personalization options than iPhones, and that can include going as far as changing your ...

Preinstalled Android apps are usually fine, but there are better options for those who require better usability, ...

Google says that it’s softening its plan to require every Android developer — even outside of the Play Store — to verify ...

Google is working on a new advanced flow that will let Android power users install apps from unverified developers while ...

Google is backing down some from its Android app sideloading ban and will allow you to install apps from unverified ...

In its announcement on the Android Developers Blog, Google explains why it is mandating verification for developers. With ...

According to Google, online scam and malware campaigns are getting more aggressive, and there’s real harm being done in spite of the platform’s sideloading scare screens. Google says it’s common for ...

Google now says that 'experienced users' will still be able to sideload Android apps, but it's not entirely clear what the ...