We finally know how Android's new app verification rules will actually work

Google has shed more light on how Android's app verification rules will work, which will block sideloading apps from unverified developers.

I spent hours customizing Android 16 and only these changes actually mattered

Android 16's new Quick Settings panel features resizable tiles and additional elements for enhanced customization. Swipe down ...

Google Claims Android App Sideloading Won't Die, But Change

Google is addressing doubts regarding the upcoming developer verification for Android app sideloading. More details here.

Google insists sideloading on Android will survive, but doubts remain for independent app stores

Google says sideloading will remain on Android under new developer verification rules, but concerns persist for indie app ...

Google tries to justify Android's upcoming sideloading restrictions

In late August, Google announced new rules for sideloading on Android. Under the policy, all developers must verify their ...

Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...

This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...
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F-Droid Warns Google’s New Rules Could Kill Third-Party Android App Stores

Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...
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Here’s When Your Samsung Galaxy Will Get Android 16 (One UI 8)

While Samsung had a rough go with the One UI 7 release, which faced countless delays, things moved much faster this year. In a surprise turn of events, Samsung sent out the first One UI 8 beta (based ...