Google has introduced new requirements for app developers, aimed to make sideloading apps on Android devices safer. Beginning September 2026, app developers distributing apps outside the Play Store ...

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their ...

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Many of us tend to download every app that catches our eye without giving it a second thought. If you're using an Android device, you're often downloading these apps from the Google Play Store itself, ...

Android developers using third-party app stores will soon need their identity confirmed by Google. Android developers using third-party app stores will soon need their identity confirmed by Google. ...

Some apps consume your device's battery more than others. App battery drain can indicate poor software optimization, high data consumption, and increased activity on your phone. It can still affect ...

Google announced that sideloading apps on Android smartphones will not be easier as it is right now. Only apps from verified developers will be allowed to be sideloaded to certified Android devices.

These requirements will go into effect first in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand starting September 2026. Google has announced plans to verify the identities ...

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some ...

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Google’s own pre-order deals for the Pixel 10 series are now live. Shoppers will get between $100 and $350 in Google Store credits depending on the Pixel 10 model they choose. Pre-orders must be made ...