Android's sideloading is not going away, but things are changing as Google has new requirements for developers.

Google is fundamentally changing how sideloading works on Android, especially for apps from unverified developers. Here's are ...

Google is preparing a significant overhaul of Android’s app installation system, aiming to curb ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

Google said that it is launching a new Android-based XR platform on Thursday to accommodate AI features. The company said the platform, called Android XR, will support app development on different ...

The Android Canary program officially replaces the long-standing Android Developer Preview program. Unlike Developer Previews, which were limited to early release cycles, the Canary channel offers a ...

Google announced updates to Android developer verification requirements, focusing on user protection while maintaining ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology. Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the ...