For years, Android has been known as the free-spirited cousin in the world of mobile operating systems. Unlike Apple's walled ...

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

Google is changing how Android apps are shared. Starting in 2026, all developers, even outside the Play Store, must verify ...

Currently, developer verification is already required for the Play Store but not for apps installed from other sources. Today ...

Google will be starting an early access program for verification in October 2025, where participants can join a community ...

Google announced new security measures for Android app distribution, requiring developers to verify their identities for apps ...

Google is ending anonymous sideloading for security reasons and will require all Android app developers to be verified ...

Meta removed an app from the Horizon Store that circumvented sideloading restrictions. A signal that Meta is not ...

At the same time, Android—the open-source operating system that powers billions of smartphones—has grown into a robust platform for more than just mobile devices.