Currently, developers who create “sideloaded” Android apps are exempt from Google’s verification requirements.

Google wants to make sideloading safer on Android by verifiying the identities of developers who distribute apps outside the ...

With claims that sideloaded apps are 50 times more likely to contain malware, Google is tightening restrictions for ...

Scheduled for rollout starting in September 2026, the program aims to restrict malware distribution by requiring developer ...

The tech giant stresses that this does not mean developers can’t distribute outside of the Play Store through other app ...

Developing Android applications seems like it should be fairly straightforward if you believe the glossy marketing by Google and others. It’s certainly possible to just follow the ...

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users ...

This makes Android a prime target for cybercriminals, and taking steps to protect your Android apps from security risks is essential. In this blog post, we will discuss how to develop secure ...

Linux has emerged as a preferred platform for Android app development due to its stability, security, and the extensive range of tools and libraries available. This guide will walk you through the ...

Google has announced a rather strict requirement which enforces all apps (including sideloaded software) to come from ...

Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want them to work on ...

Google is slowly rolling out new restrictions on sideloading for Android. Eventually, developers will have to verify their ...