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

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

Android apps side-loaded from the internet often come from shady sources. Google will soon identify them and block those of ...

Developing for the Play Store? Google will require developers to place a link to where app data can be deleted. Image: Google Google’s newest developer policy aims to give Android users more ...

Google is going to add another layer to the safety of Android device users. Many Android users install APK files directly ...

Google is testing a new interface to list apps that activate their own security features when Android 16's Advanced ...