Google is changing how apps are installed on Android. A new policy could reshape sideloading, developer fees, and app store competition.

The ability to install apps from outside the Play Store has always been one of Android's most attractive features. It made it the platform of choice for enthusiasts, tinkerers, and anyone who wanted ...

Google has announced that starting next year, all Android apps—including sideloaded ones—will require developer verification. The move could make sideloading trickier but is aimed at reducing fake ...

Google is preparing a high-friction Android sideloading option that allows experienced users to install apps without verification. However, it is adding strong warnings and extra steps to reduce scams ...

Well that's revolting news. I wonder what that means for backups of apps that were available thru Play Store and pulled? For example, we use Zoneminder and zmninja phone-app to check on stuff at home ...

With TikTok’s fate in the U.S. uncertain — its ban in the country has been paused, but only temporarily, thanks to an executive order from President Donald Trump — the ByteDance-owned company is now ...