With developer verification, Google’s Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android’s open legacy

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...

If you code Android apps with AI, Google’s new benchmark makes it easier to pick the right model

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To ...

Android Circuit: Magic V5 Reveal, Mystery Galaxy S26 Ultra, Qualcomm Wear Elite’s AI Move

Xiaomi 17 Ultra global release, the Honor Magic V6 reveal, the Pixel 10a upgrade, a mysterious Galaxy S26 Ultra, Qualcomm’s Wear Elite platform and ...
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Google confirms Android dev verification will have free and paid tiers, no public list of devs

As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video. Google ...